Tomorrow is my first day!!!

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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

I'm so nervous...in 6 hours, i clock in for my first shift as a RN...on my "home" floor that i've been teching on for the last 2 years....so, I'm nervous. It's one thing to go from teching to being the "nurse". I know that I can be an effective RN for my patients, but it's the whole "worrying about the unknown" thing that is coming back tonight...

I just want to get through that day and learn things...and realize all the extra things that I need to do with patients....ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel comfortable with certain types of patients, but others are going to be a little nervewracking...so here goes!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
I'm so nervous...in 6 hours, i clock in for my first shift as a RN...on my "home" floor that i've been teching on for the last 2 years....so, I'm nervous. It's one thing to go from teching to being the "nurse". I know that I can be an effective RN for my patients, but it's the whole "worrying about the unknown" thing that is coming back tonight...

I just want to get through that day and learn things...and realize all the extra things that I need to do with patients....ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel comfortable with certain types of patients, but others are going to be a little nervewracking...so here goes!

Try to get a good night's sleep, relax, you'll be awesome! Congratulations!

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Good Luck I remember My first day so well, I pinned the badge to my lapel and I was soooo proud, and I have never lost that, even in the bad days, the days I screwed up, the day I did well and the days I was owesome!!! (and I mean that in the British sence we tend to be understated so maybe stellar don't know?) you will never be the same person again, I mean it! a nurse recently who had retrained as a speak therapist and she cried the day she didn't reregister, and I well, I reregistered on the 28th May dispite moving to the US and finishing work on the 2nd May...it's more than a job it's a way of life...oh and watch the respect people give you at parties/doos amazing,

good luck it's a roller coaster but worth the ride, in my humble opinion anyway! 18 years and still applying so I can work in the US so It can't be that bad? can it?:nurse:

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you're gonna be a great nurse. i can just tell from your comments! i hope today is a memorable one (in a good way!) and i wish you the best. i also hope you will keep us updated on your progress and experiences as you get your feet wet (that's water you just stepped in right?).

remind us of our early days with your stories. and remember: we're here for you. :yeah::yeah::yeah:

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Good luck!!!!!

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Specializes in Emergency.

Nu? How'd it go?

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Specializes in ICU, M/S,Nurse Supervisor, CNS.

Good luck! You'll do just fine.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

Hope it all went well Loco!!

It's been neat seeing you grow over the years on this board....

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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

Thanks, all...It was a GREAT day! and I felt SO ready to do this! This is what I was BORN to do! :)

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