Well, this is it...first night on own.

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So after 6 weeks of orientation, tonight will be my first night on my own on my med surg floor. I am so nervous. Hopefully, tonight will go well. If anyone has any pointers I'm all ears. I'm just afraid I'm going to be as slow as a turtle. :)

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Ah, but the turtle did win as I recall.

Good luck.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

It's a big step. Congratulations.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

Supportive vibes heading your way! :up:

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I survived. I'm beating myself up over a few mistakes I made, but all 6 of my patients were stable during my shift and when I left. I guess that's a win! I'm gonna write some of my thoughts out on the shift and hopefully think of some improvements I can make.

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

Congratulations. I will be doing the same on Sunday. Very nervous but excited to finally be a real nurse.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

I remember the first time I had to replace an IV after graduating to be on my own. Just me, the needle and the patient. It was unnerving NOT to have someone watching me. I survived. You will too.

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

Congratulaions on making it through your first shift alone.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
I survived. I'm beating myself up over a few mistakes I made, but all 6 of my patients were stable during my shift and when I left. I guess that's a win! I'm gonna write some of my thoughts out on the shift and hopefully think of some improvements I can make.

Great way to evaluate and go on to the next shift. :yes:

Congrats! :up:

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Yay congrats! Keep it up!

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