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Zae'onna
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What's the best advice you gave someone who's just starting in the nursing field, what did you say and why?
What are also some great tips when entering this field ?
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Molly R.
Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
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In general, give yourself grace and be patient to learn. It will take about a year to feel comfortable in your role. Keep a journal so you can refer back to it over time and to see how you are progressing.
Ask for help and ask questions- you are not expected to know it all. Even if your fellow nurses seem to be busy, they are never to busy to help a new nurse.
Ask for help and ask questions- you are not expected to know it all. Even if your fellow nurses seem to be busy, they are never to busy to help a new nurse.
Hana Kim
Student Nurse
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Hello Zaeonna,
I think it is important to help others, and to want to help others. This will help you to prevent burnout in the future. In addition, this is advantageous when you learn classes in nursing school and want to learn what type of nursing you want to do in the future.
Best of luck to you with your career decision!
I think it is important to help others, and to want to help others. This will help you to prevent burnout in the future. In addition, this is advantageous when you learn classes in nursing school and want to learn what type of nursing you want to do in the future.
Best of luck to you with your career decision!
Lucy Efobi
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Be positive and open your heart to new ideas and information. Nursing is a very versatile profession. Finding your passion will help you stay motivated and grow in your career.
Ellie Ortiz
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Hi Zae'onna,
I have a few friends who are nurses already and some in nursing school right now. With their experiences that they have shared with me about just starting in the nursing field is to remember why you started nursing. You want to be helpful to people in need at a critical moment. Those moments are stressful and overwhelming sometimes but you are what can make their experience go from terrible to pleasant. I remember the nurses who were kind to me and the nurses who made me feel like I was a bother to them so I would suggest realizing how much of an impact you're making and let that fuel you. Also take care of yourself when you're off the clock so you are able to offer that support to your patients. I hope that was helpful!
I have a few friends who are nurses already and some in nursing school right now. With their experiences that they have shared with me about just starting in the nursing field is to remember why you started nursing. You want to be helpful to people in need at a critical moment. Those moments are stressful and overwhelming sometimes but you are what can make their experience go from terrible to pleasant. I remember the nurses who were kind to me and the nurses who made me feel like I was a bother to them so I would suggest realizing how much of an impact you're making and let that fuel you. Also take care of yourself when you're off the clock so you are able to offer that support to your patients. I hope that was helpful!