scared to become a nurse

[jamieh88]

I am in my second semester of nursing about to finish up the year and become a LPN. I still have one more year until RN. I am TERRIFIED. I feel like clinically, I am not getting enough experience. For example, the one patient I was assigned to with a trach did not want students working on her. I feel like even though I have a year left, I am going to feel stupid and unprepared when I start an RN job. I read so many horror stories of new grads. I am also worried about getting an LPN job this summer. Do the experienced nurses help a lot? Or is it every woman/man for themselves? Some words of encouragement or what it is like on the other side would be great! What is orientation like and how long is it?

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

When I precept new nurses what I look for is 1. Get to work on time. 2. Do not complain. 3. Work hard and pay attention when I am showing you something. 4. GET TO WORK ON TIME.

I will help someone every time they ask if they pay attention and are good workers. If you can do number 1 and 4...well you are good in my book! Be reliable and people can count on your goes miles...and you will more than likely get support and help from co workers.