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22 things I learned in my first year as an RN

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14. It’s entirely normal to hear ventilator, tele, bed and IV pump alarms in your sleep during your entire first year as a nurse.

15. Use good lotion to keep your hands from getting too dry from all of the alcohol antiseptics we have around.

16. A good stethoscope and comfortable shoes and scrubs are worth their weight in gold.

17. Ask for help (see #5).

Angel Vipond
Angel Vipond, RN, works in the Redlands Community Hospital ICU. She became a nurse at age 35 after recovering from a severe illness. She hopes to continue her education so that she can someday teach nursing students. Read Angel’s blog at www.angelvipond.blogspot.com.

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