"if I could give you any advice" New RN wants advice!

[jitterbugg]

So I start my first RN job tomorrow - yay! The few RNs I've chatted with recently have given me some great advice "start planning for retirement now - 20 years will go by fast and then you'll realize you have to keep working, because you didn't plan" "your back is everything so take care if it and get monthly massages" "good shoes will be your lifesaver" "take your breaks".

My question goes to the experienced nurses who wished they would have done something differently in their career and/or new nurses who have received some excellent advice who would like to share - What is the best lifetime advice you would give a new RN?

Thanks for your support and advice to start my career!

[prinsessa]

Don't be afraid to ask questions. I would rather ask a stupid question than make a stupid mistake. And don't feel too bad about making mistakes because we all make them :)

[beba/rn]

this is great thanks nurses

[Seas]

Wow, I am glad to find this topic. I just graduated with my ADN degree a few days ago. I am already starting my first job in 3 weeks. I appreciate the advice too. Bring them on! :)