What you wished you had known before you started your first job?

[AndreaBallard]

I was just wondering if any of you would like to share with us nursing students what you didn't learn or get taught in the nursing program that would have helped you if you had known that information on your first day/week/month of your first job as an RN? Feel free to be candid. Thank you!

[oryxandcake]

Know that being open to others and learning will benefit you greatly.

Also, be prepared for change. Nothing is cut and dry, everything is in greys.

But less specifically, and probably in repetition of others, get ready to deal

with some nasty personalities and in advance, make sure you have solid coping skills.