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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Navigating Multiple Preceptors: A Guide for New Nurses
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…
Choosing between multiple job offers
Congratulations! After all the hard work, you now have multiple job offers to choose from. While this is an exciting moment, it can also be overwhelming. How do you decide which offer is the best fit for you? Choosing between multiple job offers does not have to become a dragon that you must slay. In…
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…
Nurse Residency Programs: Worth it or Not?
Nurse residency programs serve as vital stepping stones for new graduate nurses, offering essential support and guidance during their transition into the professional healthcare realm. While these programs aim to equip nurses with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their roles, navigating through the countless options can be daunting. In this article, we’ll…
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…