Scared to work :(

fancyme50 · Sep 17, 2008

Well I feel so much better knowing I am not the only one thinking these things, I have been working for one week and some days I feel ok and

other days I feel like I know nothing, But all the nurses do help. When I have a good day all is well. I know I have a long long way to go, but each day will bring something new to me . Good luck

fancyme50 · Sep 29, 2008

Oh MY me too, I believe we all feel the same way out of school, I started my first job 3 weeks ago in a nursing home and all has gone real well, Just make sure you let the other nurses know you just finished school and they well help you, I ask ask ask, they understand!

Each day I feel more confident.

Practicalone, LPN · Sep 30, 2008

I worked for years as a CNA at a local Birthing Center. I graduated in July, got my license in August and now work as a LPN at the Birthing Center. Yes I too feel freaked out about my new position, and I am supposed to be orienting, but the nurses that I've been working with are sooooo sweet that they just say here ya go. If you have questions, just ask. I'm sure its because I worked with all of them for so long that they have faith in me, but now I just need to have that same faith in myself. I know that I can do this and I know that I will do a good job. I truely beleive that by being a CNA prior to getting my LPN really help too. GOOD LUCK to everyone. We all will make excellent nurses. :loveya:

fancyme50 · Sep 30, 2008

congrats for moving on up from a CNA's alot think they don 't need too,its a big differents I am sure you have learned alot..

luvbug · Oct 6, 2008

I think pretty much everyone goes through this. Just make sure that if you have any questions, ask away. It is better to ask "too many" questions than to wish you had later...

It will all work out. As someone else said in a reply, everyone ws a new nurse once and they should understand that you will have questions

Jules A, MSN · Oct 6, 2008

This has been a while, how are you gals making out? Good I bet! :)

lavender rose · Oct 7, 2008

When I went on my interview they asked me what an LVN does and what would I do in this situation, of course tell me about yourself, oh I can't rememver any more I kinda froze too. I do not like interviews. But there are nurses there that were in your place. I came out straight from clinical. Yes it can be scary cause we do not know a whole lot we may feel or everything. But who does. Even the doctors have to look things up they aren't sure of. But when in orientation get and ask all you can. I carry my own drug book cause I know I always have one available to look up a drug. Get as much orientation as you can. If you can get more than the first week and feel you could use TAKE MORE DAYS. Once you are off orientation, you won't be left alone there will still be nurses around to help you when needed. They should understand they were once in your shoes. Right!!!

labvampire · Oct 8, 2008

Stop worrying..........Totally normal feeling. You have to believe in yourself and project that during an interview even if you feel unsure. Just ensure the proper orientation will follow being hired. They understand you are a new nurse. What they taught us in school is just the tip of the iceberg! Feel confident in your skills and project that, your insubordinates will follow your tone!

vahnella2000 · Jan 27, 2009

I totally understand where you are coming from i just got my first job as a lpn also..im scared to death! i know this is how alot of new nurses feel from all the comments posted but it still doesnt make me feel any better..im just going to pray alot and really focus on being the best nurse i can be... goodluck

Lexxie, LPN · Jan 27, 2009

I am doing med-surg at the same hospital I work for but get paid through the agency (it's even more money!). I am still working with familar people who are showing me the ropes up there. Each day I go, I get nervous at first, because I don't know what floor I will be working on, who I will be working with, or the types of situations I will encounter. But, I know that I have to be in it to win it.

Just curious - the hospital allows you to come there as an agency nurse, even though you're employed by them? When I did a short stint as an agency nurse, my LTCF (which I was working PT at) would not allow me to work there as an agency nurse. Guess I just assumed that was the standard.

systoly · Jan 28, 2009

I believe being nervous, even scared sometimes, is intrinsic to the nurses who have a good crasp on the awesome trust and responsibilty bestowed onto them. Courage is not the lack of fear, but rather the mastery of it (i don't know the author) . It's ok to say that you're not proficient in certain aspects of nursing, but please be quick to add that you're confident you can learn quickly.

I would also like you to think about what you see as your strenghth and weakness as it relates to the nursing field. Think about what might be important to a prospective employer and how you could meet the employers's needs. Your new employer is your first patient.

NeonateLVN · Jan 29, 2009

Wow. thanks to all of the inspirational posts. I too recently passed the NCLEX on my spouse's b-day (jan 8th) and now am considering working as a correctional nurse. I posted questions on another thread about people who have worked in corrections. I am nervous at being a newbie and everything that was said I believe ..that you don't know it all. And even the fact that I was an Army medic/EMT, have worked as a medical assistant, and nurses aide, still gives me little comfort. So I thank you guys for making us newbies not feel like total nut cases. My instructors were the opposite of other mentioned here-mine yelled at us regarding prioritizing, getting it together..and incorporated statements such as " I wouldn't want some people in this class to be my nurse". So whether it was rudeness or an attempt at an odd motivating tactic, it only added to the fear. But again, thanks to nurses for supporting other nurses, which makes me NOT believe the old adage-"nurses eat their young" you guys helped disprove that.

Thanks,

Kim, LVN