Congrats New Grad! As you are diving into this amazing career, allow our hosts Kristen and Maddi to be your virtual preceptors! In this episode, they share 10 things they wish they knew as they started their first nursing jobs! From ways to be efficient, to how to feel part of your new team on your unit, our hosts share what helped them get their bearings as they were new nurses themselves. Grab a pen and enjoy this conversation on 10 things our hosts wish they knew when they were a New Grad Nurse! 01:00 How to find the right mentor to help guide you as a new nurse? 03:30 Take responsibility for your own education! 06:30 Always ask questions! 09:00 How do I ask questions to find out what makes the most sense for me? 12:00 Do you have the right emergency equipment in your patient rooms? 16:10 Make sure to do a good assessment! Never go off of what you were told in report! 20:15 Are all of your patient’s belongings still there? 21:40 What we do to make sure your patient’s rooms are tidy and organized. 25:50 Our tips for charting! 27:40 The benefits of doing cluster care! 32:50 What are ways that will help you feel part of the team as a new nurse? ………………………….. Connect with us on Instagram: @lifeinscrubspodcast https://www.instagram.com/lifeinscrubspodcast/?hl=en Follow along with our personal Instagram pages too! @thenursekristen  https://www.instagram.com/thenursekristen/?hl=en @nurse.maddi   https://www.instagram.com/nurse.maddi/?hl=en