Transition from Student to RN

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Hi,

I will be graduating in May from the RN program and was wondering if anyone has any advice of how to make the transition from student to working RN smoothly?

Thanks

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If at all possible enter a new grad residency program....

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Be prepared for it to go UNsmoothly

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
Be prepared for it to go UNsmoothly

I disagree - my transition (over a year ago) went very smoothly!

Don't be afraid to ask questions, find a hospital with a good preceptor program for new grads, and if you can find an experienced nurse mentor, that's a huge plus.

Good luck to you!

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ask ask ask questions! i'm in my 8th month as a new RN and i still ask tons of questions, no matter how "stupid" they may seem. it's all for the benefit of the patients (and you).

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Specializes in Home Health, Education.

Don't wait--start your job search now!

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Thank you so much for that encouragement MtDew 322. It is a very scary process and it helps to get encouraging comments.

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Thank you all for your input. It will help make my transition a little smoother hopefully.

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

Visit the "First Year After Licensure" forum here at AN.

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