Mistakes to Avoid as a New Grad

Life In Scrubs

In This Episode, We Chat About:

Ways to prepare for your shifts, personally and professionally!

Things to watch out for during report.

Examples of trusting your gut and times you’ll likely need help.

The reminder that it’s ok to ask for help AND ask questions! (Seasoned nurses need this too!)

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Show Notes:

The season of your career as a New Grad is exciting, nerve wracking, and full of SO MUCH LEARNING! As this happens to be the beginning of Season 5, it felt like the perfect time to reflect on the beginning of our careers as nurses. This episode is full of things we wish someone would have told us when we were getting started as new grads! From avoiding drama, to tips when receiving report, we hope this gives you the confidence to know things you can do to set yourself up for success! One of the things we love about nursing, regardless of the first job you dive into, is there are seasoned nurses there to support you! We know what it felt like to get started, and we’re glad to be part of the nursing community to support you too!

01:40 The first mistake to avoid (and red flag to watch out for during your preceptorship!)

04:30 What is the policy?

06:20 How to avoid burnout and spreading yourself too thin.

08:00 What if there is drama on the unit?

10:40 Do your actions show that you are dependable?

13:15 Extra benefits of showing up early for your shifts as a new grad!

13:50 Benefits of doing bedside report!

18:40 Maddi’s experience being able to pick up a change quickly because she did bedside report.

20:00 What should I do when I make mistakes? (Mistakes happen! Here’s how to handle it!)

20:40 Communicate if you don’t feel safe and comfortable with a patient assignment.

23:20 What should I do when I have questions?

24:40 Take this as permission to ASK FOR HELP! You’ll have opportunities to help too!

26:20 Examples of trusting your gut!

29:30 How can I keep myself a priority on the list of people I’m taking care of?