It’s never easy to be the new orientee, let alone a new nurse on the job. Remember the jitterbugs you felt? That fear of the unknown. The fear of making a mistake? No matter how long ago it was for you, the feelings are universal. We were all nervous wrecks anticipating what was to come….
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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…
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…