Nothing is more daunting than your first 100 days in a new profession -- unless you go in prepared. Who better to advise you on how to successfully make it through than hundreds of experienced nurses who have been successful themselves?Benefit From Their Wisdom:
Never call a physician without all the facts -- vital signs, baselines, labs, meds, history, etc.! I now have all of my "ducks in a row" before calling the MD.Hospital staff nurse
It really doesn't matter how well you can give a shot or do a dressing change. Usually, the best medicine is a good conversation.Orthopedic nurse
Learn from Their Mistakes:
Be ready to let go of the false belief that you must "know everything" right away in order to be a good nurse. The imposter syndrome, while rampant among new nurses, doesn't serve us well!Long-term Facility Geriatrics nurse
Go to the bathroom when you need to! (Nurses are notorious for "holding it!")Surgical nurse
And Remember That Humor Conquers All:
There's nothing like eating popcorn from an unused bedpan.Emergency room nurse
I get to have as many free band-aids as I want!Medical nurse
