TIPS FOR NEW GRAD NURSES

This video has 11 tips for new grad nurses. I’ll explain the advice I give nurses I precept, and share some tips that will make your first year of nursing a bit easier! The transition from nursing school into real practice is one of the most challenging experiences I have faced, but I promise, with some preparation and sleep you can absolutely do this!

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[NurseLiz]

Any new grads out there? Say hey and meet some others here!

[amandawilson]

On my 4th day of orientation as a new grad RN... because of the pandemic I wasn’t able to get a job for 5 months out of nursing school. I feel so overwhelmed of how much information I forgot and still have to learn from being new. Thank you for this video and the comments I feel a lot less alone on this journey!

[AstandsforAlex]

I just got off my first day of orientation and I literally wanted to go home, cry, and quit. This video made me feel so much better

[rachelpaulsen]

Nurses like you, who appreciate and respect their techs, are the reason we don’t quit! I am so much more willing to go above and beyond for a nurse who sees my value and is even willing to help me out or even teach me things sometimes. It’s the most exhausting and stressful job I’ve ever had but also the most fulfilling because I’ve had the honor to work with some super amazing nurses. I’m binge watching you tonight because I’m just so excited I will begin nursing school in two months! 🤩

[eleanorfay]

“I would rather suffer than have my patient suffer” this will be my mantra when I’m asking ten thousand questions in a few days during orientation...

[that_chismosa_nurse]

You seem very nice. You're the kind of nurse I want to work with on my first few months of being a newbie nurse.

[Takiasmommy]

Watched this two years ago when beginning my BSN program. Rewatching this today as a new grad RN two weeks into my ICU residency program 💞 I adore your videos

[calliebrown]

I’m a tech while I’m in the nursing program and I can tell you, so many new grads have acted like they’re too good to deal with bathroom related messes and other things . Please please help your techs. You might be busy but remember for the 4 patients you have they have 12! Also the more you help your techs the more they will help you too!

[janvil_]

As a Covid grad with reduced clinical experience, these videos have been so helpful. I start orientation tomorrow in a New Grad program. Im excited but extremely nervous about messing up or not knowing something.

[OhTerizaVanique]

I’m a new grad nurse, about 5 months in on a tele/PCU unit. I still feel super lost and really dumb so I needed this video. I’ve talked to some of my grad friends but they don’t seem to resonate the same feelings I have. It’s comforting to hear you address exactly what I think and feel. Trying to hang in there and remind myself I’m still learning and new but it’s definitely hard.

[christi]

Four months in as a new nurse and watching your videos are so encouraging. As I'm listening I am realizing just how far I have come already. Thank you so much for the practical advice and tips!

[starrylightz]

THANK YOU. New grad ICU nurse here, week 6. Overwhelming, but its normal they say.

[Cavo_]

I want to tell you that I felt the sincerity and warmth in your voice and the message you are sending us new grad nurses. It’s like you have experienced so much but have succeeded as you were learning along the way. Thank you for speaking the truth. Good luck with everything and thank you for making videos like this.

[HI-xtdi]

I just got my first RN job as a new grad! The unit I'm going to seems so supportive and team oriented. I feel so lucky. I take the NCLEX next week and am pretty confident I'll pass the first try. Everything is starting to work out :D

[mnbrantley]

Hey Liz!!! You may or may not know that I’ve been following you for a couple years now. Tomorrow is my very first day on preceptorship as a new grad nurse. I am filled with anxiety and pre-shift dread. I am so thankful for this video and for you being there for your fellow nurses.

[catherineperrotta]

your video has helped me tremendously! i had my third shift yesterday as a new grad in a nurse residency program and my day ended with me crying in my car at the end of shift. i felt so overwhelmed and feel like i know absolutely nothing, despite doing really well in school. After watching your video, i took a deep breath and realized that everything i am feeling is normal and that i WILL get through it. thank you !

[marie.s]

I've been watching your videos. It helps relieve my anxieties. I feel so alone around them. 😢😢😢

[Colakimber]

I'm a new nurse on the job for two months! I'm on a telemetry medicine unit. It's very exciting and overwhelming! It was a shock because you leave preceptor thinking you got it and you get things that thrown you that leave you totally confused! Thanks for the video.

[AnxiousAvocado]

Your so helpful. I'm on my 6th day as a new grad RN, I feel like I'm drowning. I had two pts code on me so far. My mind went blank I had to have someone come in and take over. I felt like a failure. 😔

[xemeraldeyesx]

I watched this when you originally posted this, but now rewatching since I just passed my NCLEX and needed a pep talk as a new grad nurse 😁