Scared to Practice

trinitymayy · Aug 3, 2012

yes! i got that same exact feeling when i graduated, so i took a month off to go to the hurst review. all i can say is hurst review wasnt the best review, i learned WAY more studying on my own. study a hours or two a day, and make sure you know your labs like that! not just the normal ranges, what each lab os for the s+s of low and high #. and MEDS! i will say, the school i went school didnt cover thos two things and thats what screwed me the most! you made it through school, you are ready for this! not bring yourself down!

yellowflo · Aug 3, 2012

I feel you! :cheers: LOL that's exactly how Im feeling! Plus let me tell you, I dont have any job experience at all! ANY! lol good luck to us!

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 3, 2012

moved to the first year after license forum

Been there,done that, ASN, RN · Aug 3, 2012

You are very wise to be concerned about the transition from theoretical nursing to applying that to the real world.

That tells me you will succeed. Make the most out of any orientation you receive. Ask questions, research cases you come across,

always ask WHY the patient is hospitalized and what are their symptoms telling you.

Pay close attention to what your patient says. they are your best resource.

I've done this for 30 years and I learn something new every day.

Good luck. Keep us posted. You can do this!

CrzySexyCoolRN · Aug 3, 2012

you are very wise to be concerned about the transition from theoretical nursing to applying that to the real world.
That tells me you will succeed. Make the most out of any orientation you receive. Ask questions, research cases you come across,
always ask why the patient is hospitalized and what are their symptoms telling you.
Pay close attention to what your patient says. They are your best resource.
I've done this for 30 years and i learn something new every day.
Good luck. Keep us posted. You can do this!

thank you .. Words from the wise :-d