Thank you from a new grad

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I just wanted to thank all of you at allnurses for posting such supportive and helpful threads in this forum. As a new grad, I read through old coping strategies and tips for new grads after a rough shift. These posts always make me feel so much better about my first year as a new RN (I'm still in orientation on ortho)!

Thank you, nurse buddies, for helping us "Baby RNs" out! It really is appreciated.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

YOU ARE SO VERY WELCOME!

Congratulations on your achievement. We're counting on you to continue the legacy. As a successful new grad, you have some very valuable insight to offer nursing students here on AN. You can provide a lot of encouragement and reassurance.... much more than us COBs.

You've Definitely Got This!!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Congratulations!!!

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

What a nice thread!

Thank YOU, and kudos to you for your accomplishments!

I hope you will continue to share your experiences, and be part of the continuum of learning! :)

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Thanks to everyone who shares their experiences on AN! I'm a new grad who starts orientation on Monday and I feel like I've learned almost as much on AN as I did in school. School is of course important for learning basic skills and theory, but AN helped prep me for the real side of nursing. No one in school told us that the job market in NY sucks and that I should expect to have a hard time getting a job. Now I have a job that's low-paying and an hour away, but I am able to accept that this is the reality for new grads. And you what, I'm excited and grateful to be starting at this job. It's not my dream job, I'm not going to put down roots, but it's been great to hear that there are others in the same boat and I'm not some unique sort of failure. I plan to start this job with a positive attitude and use remind myself that every day there is a step towards where I want to be. School gave me an idealistic view of nursing where I thought I would stroll into a great job right after graduation, but AN helped me see that this isn't the case, but not to give up and to keep fighting for my goals because no one else is going to fight for me. Thanks for helping me develop thicker skin!

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Glad to see someone recognize the fruits of our nursing labors at allnurses.

May you have a successful satisfying career.

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