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Nursing 101 – Everything a New Nurse Needs to Know

When you graduate and start your first nursing job, you will be full of emotions.   Excitement, anticipation, fear, and nervousness are all pretty standard emotions of a new nurse.   There are things you can do, and have with you to help, prepare, and remember. There is a lot to learn, and it will take some time to learn everything.   The First Day On your first day, there are some things that will be good to have with you, and to prepare you for a long career. Take a small note pad and pen.   Even if it is not convenient to take notes in the midst of training, you can jot down information when you, have time.   Ask questions; don't hesitate to ask questions as you receive training.   There really is no useless question when it comes to nursing, if you wonder about it, ask.   If you happen to be working a night shift, take a small flashlight.   Patients can get upset when they have a bright light turned on while they are trying...