#WhatShouldWeCallNICUNursing

My Day Was Worse Than Yours: 10 Things To Remember When You Get Your First Job As A New Nurse

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1. Say “hi” to your coworkers when you arrive at the beginning of your shift. It’s not really nice to ask for help when you didn’t even say “good morning.”

2. If you didn’t document it, you didn’t do it.

3. Make friends with as many people as possible (other RNs, transporters,…

Love this!

• Question: As a NICU respiratory therapist, I have to hand it to you and other NICU nurses! You're the best. I learn something new from the staff every day and every delivery! - lungfanatic
• Answer:

  Thanks! But we wouldn’t make it without our RTs either… I’m fortunate enough to work shoulder to shoulder with the best!

• Question: Pls post more often! I'm sure you're busy but I'm a new nicu nurse (still on orientation) and these posts make my day. - Anonymous
• Answer:

  Well your message made my day! So thank you for that. Usually I make up a bunch every few weeks or so and then queue them up to post about once a week.

  But for you, I’ll push the next one to post early. Feel free to send some suggestions about what you’d like to see. I’ve got two in queue that were suggested by an anon but all the others have been made up by me so I’m always worried I’ll run out of ideas!

  Thanks for following. I’m so glad that I’m able to bring a smile to someone’s face (and know that I’m not the only one out there going through these things!)

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