Realization: OMG, I'm going to be the RN!

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Specializes in chemical dependency detox/psych.

i just had one of those personal "freak-out"moments, where i realize that i'm going to be "the rn." i'm going to be the one responsible for 10-12 patients every shift. i'm the one that's going to have to call the md and do the whole sbar-thing. i'm the one whose charting has to hold up in court. i'm the one that is going to have lpn's and cna's reporting to her. :eek: anyone else who is going to starting in on their first rn job soon having these moments of pure terror? yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikes!

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I have 1 semester of school left and I have those feelings every once in a while, but I'm sure they will set in more as my graduation date approaches. I did a preceptorship this summer in hope that it will further prepare me and make me feel more confident in my RN role. Just wanted to let u know that your definitly not the only one who feels that way, and every RN was a new grad at one point, so we will get through. :nuke:

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Specializes in NICU.

10-12 patients? where will you be working? I will want to stay far from them!

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Specializes in chemical dependency detox/psych.

I'm in Rehab at a LTC facility--my patients are not in the acute stage, anymore. So yes, it will be very busy, but remember I will have other staff (LPN's, CNA's) helping to care for them. I will also not be the only RN working, so I'll have back-up when needed.

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