Starting as new grad in NICU on 10/31!!!!!

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Hi:

I start as a new grad in the NICU on Monday and I couldn't be more scared. I have just graduated with my RN two weeks ago and I feel like I'm jumping into this knowing nothing. I went yesterday for a tour and to meet with some of my preceptors and I feel so clueless. Is it possible that I will come out of this 12 week training knowing something and feeling confident taking care of these babies. I sure hope so!!! I would love to hear about anybody elses experience being a new grad in the NICU. In the meantime I think I should take a deep breath and relax!!

Thanks :wink2: :lol2: :cool: ;)

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Specializes in NICU.

Congrats! I hope to be there myself in a few months. I grad in May. Please keep us posted as to how things are going. In the mean time, remember, you made it through nursing school. It takes a strong, smart, person to be able to do that! Have faith in your education and apply yourself during your orientation just as you did during school and I am sure you will see everything start to fall in to place.:idea: Again, congrats!:D

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Hi,

25 years ago when I graduated, I went right into an adult critical acare residency. it was the best thing I ever did! Don't get me wrong, I didn't know it all when I was done but i at least had the basics. The thing about nursing is you are always in the process of learning so good luck and keep learning.

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Phew...this will be me next summer and I am so nervous already!

Good luck though hun...you will do awesome! :)

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Specializes in Trauma ICU, MICU/SICU.

Good luck!!!

I grad in December and start NICU Internship January 4th. Nervous, scared, HAPPY!!!

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Good Luck and Congrats!

Relax and take a break now before things get crazy again.

Hugs :icon_hug:

Shannon

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