Transition from Student to RN

I am graduating from an ADN Registered Nursing program and have worked as a CNA for a few years. Does any one have any suggestions that helped them transition from a student to registered nurse?
Something I've been told many times already is realize you haven't even started learning and take in everything you can from your preceptors...even if you have seen it before. Also, always ask questions, even if you think it's stupid. Many times a question you have is something other people have asked about before. I just graduated myself, so good luck to you! I'm so excited to start this journey!

you know what id like to know and i was just talking about this to one of my classmates...during clinical and as time goes on i have been feeling more confident in my nursing abilities but something that i have no idea is how to call the doc! lol, do u just page them and call them back or how does that all work? bc im sure there are times where this will be a needed skill hahah

I am still in my orientation for my first acute care position and I have found that as each day goes by the transition gets easier. Don't be afraid to ask questions, that is why you have a preceptor. I have also found myself trying to be as independent as possible, but after a hard day the other day I realized that it is ok to ask for help with things. I have gotten the paging and talking to the doctors down, just be prepared and try and be a step a head of what information they will need to know to answer your question.To pneumothorax at my hospital we page the doctor and you leave your number and they will call you back.

My issue is documentation.... our school didn't make us document much at all and I'm scared that I won't be able to properly CYA. I'm going to buy that book called Charting Made Incredibly Easy. I need it!

OP I think you will learn how to transition once you start working. This will take time. Just be confident but at the same time ask a ton of questions. A smart nurse asks questions a not so smart nurse don't asks questions and puts her license and patients life at risk. Good luck and congrats !!!

Quote from Pneumothoraxyou know what id like to know and i was just talking about this to one of my classmates...during clinical and as time goes on i have been feeling more confident in my nursing abilities but something that i have no idea is how to call the doc! lol, do u just page them and call them back or how does that all work? bc im sure there are times where this will be a needed skill hahah