Navigating multiple preceptors as a new nurse is both exciting and challenging. As a new nurse, you may find yourself working with preceptors who each bring a unique style and approach to patient care. While learning from diverse perspectives can be enriching, it also brings challenges—especially when it comes to establishing consistency and confidence. This…
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The Reality of Nursing School: Learning the Basics, Not Everything
Transitioning to nursing practice can often uncover the harsh reality of nursing school. Entering nursing school is the first step on a rewarding but challenging journey. It’s an intensive period of study where we are introduced to the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to provide safe and effective care. However, it’s important to understand that…
The Honeymoon Phase of Nursing
The “honeymoon phase” in nursing refers to the initial period when a new nurse starts their career, typically right after completing nursing school and entering the workforce. You’re selecting scrubs, pens, notebooks, fanny packs, and comfortable shoes. During this phase, you are experiencing a sense of excitement, enthusiasm, and passion for the profession. You feel…
Common Mistakes of New Graduate Nurses: Irrelevant Work Experience on Resumes
When new graduate nurses submit resumes for job applications, one common mistake stands out: including work experience that is not relevant to the position you are seeking. This can detract from your overall qualifications and obscure the most pertinent experiences that align with the job you want. For instance, consider a nurse whose clinical experience…
Always Drowning? Try these tips
It’s hard being a new nurse and feel like you’re always drowning. You’re being inundated with new information, being told to do things differently than you learned in nursing school, and generally at times just feeling overwhelmed. Time management is often the culprit. And that’s something you just aren’t taught. While there’s no magic solution…