{"id":1114,"date":"2022-10-25T13:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T13:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2026-02-24T17:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T01:45:10","slug":"10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Prepare for Your First Clinical Nursing Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#1_Dress_for_Success_and_Wear_Water-repellent_Shoes\" >1. Dress for Success and Wear Water-repellent Shoes!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#2_Dont_Be_Afraid_to_Ask_Questions\" >2. Don&#8217;t Be Afraid to Ask Questions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#3_Get_a_Good_Nights_Sleep_and_Eat_Breakfast\" >3. Get a Good Night&#8217;s Sleep and Eat Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#4_Have_a_Slice_of_Humble_Pie\" >4. Have a Slice of Humble Pie\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#5_Share_Your_Feelings_with_Your_Classmates\" >5. Share Your Feelings with Your Classmates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#6_Show_Gratitude\" >6. Show Gratitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#7_Do_Your_Research\" >7. Do Your Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#8_And_Then_Do_a_Little_More_Research\" >8. And Then Do a Little More Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#9_You_Are_Being_Interviewed_While_Youre_Interviewing_Them\" >9. You Are Being Interviewed While You&#8217;re Interviewing Them\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#10_Schedule_Some_Time_to_Decompress\" >10. Schedule Some Time to Decompress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/10-tips-to-prepare-for-your-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>There&#8217;s no doubt: Nursing clinicals can be scary, but they don&#8217;t have to be! In today&#8217;s Osmosis blog, learn how to make the most of your time in nursing clinicals, including everything from what to wear to how to choose future employers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first day of clinical rotation is an important milestone in your nursing school experience. It&#8217;s normal to feel a mix of emotions, such as nervousness, trepidation, and excitement. <strong>Here are ten tips for preparing for the first day of your clinical rotation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dress_for_Success_and_Wear_Water-repellent_Shoes\"><\/span>1. Dress for Success and Wear Water-repellent Shoes!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before clinical starts, check your school&#8217;s <strong>student handbook<\/strong>, which usually has a section about how to dress for clinicals. Typically, your hair should be clean and your nails short and manicured (remember, <strong>acrylic nails<\/strong> carry more bacteria). Avoid wearing dangling jewelry, and make sure your uniform is clean and neat. Also, nothing ruins your favorite pair of sneakers more than a bodily fluid spill that&#8217;s hard to clean off. Wearing a pair of comfortable shoes with a <strong>water-repellant outer layer<\/strong> is a great way to avoid this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Be_Afraid_to_Ask_Questions\"><\/span>2. Don&#8217;t Be Afraid to Ask Questions\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asking questions is key to being successful in clinicals, whether you&#8217;re asking your instructor or a staff member. Remember, you&#8217;re starting from square one, so it&#8217;s okay not to know everything. The important thing is to acknowledge this and seek out the answers to provide <strong>safe client care<\/strong>. In fact, nursing students and new nurses who <strong>ask lots of questions<\/strong> are more trusted by experienced nurses than those who don&#8217;t!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_a_Good_Nights_Sleep_and_Eat_Breakfast\"><\/span>3. Get a Good Night&#8217;s Sleep and Eat Breakfast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although this seems like common sense, clinical days typically start very early in the morning, so <strong>a good night&#8217;s rest<\/strong> will come in handy. In addition, you&#8217;ll want to have something in your stomach to ensure you don&#8217;t feel lightheaded or queasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Have_a_Slice_of_Humble_Pie\"><\/span>4. Have a Slice of Humble Pie\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a nursing student, you&#8217;ll receive <strong>constructive feedback<\/strong> from your instructor and staff members. Although it might sting at first, try to accept this feedback with humility since their intention is usually to promote <strong>client safety<\/strong>. One day you&#8217;ll be on the other side of the input!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Share_Your_Feelings_with_Your_Classmates\"><\/span>5. Share Your Feelings with Your Classmates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You aren&#8217;t the only nursing student feeling nervous before your first clinical experience; almost all of your classmates probably feel the same way. This is a great time to bond with them. Sometimes sharing these feelings can make them feel less overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/gratitude.png\" alt=\"Illustration of a healthcare professional in scrubs smiling and forming a heart shape with her hands in front of her chest, symbolizing gratitude, compassion, and patient-centered care.\" class=\"wp-image-9620\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/gratitude.png 500w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/gratitude.png?resize=177,300 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Show_Gratitude\"><\/span>6. Show Gratitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nurses who help you are treasures, so make sure to let them know you&#8217;re thankful! Also, a big plus is that people who <strong>express gratitude<\/strong> tend to have less depression and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Do_Your_Research\"><\/span>7. Do Your Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to the hospital webpage, check out the hospital&#8217;s <strong>mission and vision statement<\/strong>, and compare it with your <strong>career goals<\/strong> to see if you want to work there once you graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_And_Then_Do_a_Little_More_Research\"><\/span>8. And Then Do a Little More Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How does the hospital rate? Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/ratings.leapfroggroup.org\"><strong>Leapfrog Group ratings<\/strong><\/a> and enter the hospital name to see where it excels and where it needs improvement. Even as a nursing student, you can initiate positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_You_Are_Being_Interviewed_While_Youre_Interviewing_Them\"><\/span>9. You Are Being Interviewed While You&#8217;re Interviewing <em>Them<\/em>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is this a hospital where you would like to work? Let them see you shine and make connections for <strong>future networking<\/strong>. <strong>Leave the best impression everywhere you go!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Schedule_Some_Time_to_Decompress\"><\/span>10. Schedule Some Time to Decompress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinical days tend to be physically and emotionally tiring, especially in the first few weeks. Do yourself a favor and plan some &#8220;me time&#8221; into your schedule so you can decompress afterward. Whether it be a massage, going to the gym, or watching a movie, <strong>self-care is essential<\/strong> to your success in nursing school and throughout yoru career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good luck with your nursing clinicals from all of Osmosis!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation and environment matter; dress appropriately and minimize distractions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not hesitate to ask questions early; use feedback to grow.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritize rest, nutrition, and planned decompression to sustain performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build professionalism and networking skills to support opportunities.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan, reflect, and adapt as you gain clinical experience.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span>About the Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paige-randall-phd-ms-rn-cne-695b86b7\/\">Paige Randall MS, RN, CEN, CNE<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>Script Writer and Editor, has been a Registered Nurse for ten years with a clinical background in cardiac, emergency nursing, and nursing education. 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