{"id":2944,"date":"2023-08-14T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2944"},"modified":"2025-10-01T08:28:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:28:43","slug":"new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses","title":{"rendered":"New to Nursing: 20 tips for early career nurses"},"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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#1_Get_Organized\" >1. Get Organized<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#2_Know_Your_Patients\" >2. Know Your Patients&nbsp;<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#3_Seek_Out_Learning_Opportunities\" >3. Seek Out Learning Opportunities<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#4_When_In_Doubt_Look_It_Up\" >4. When In Doubt, Look It Up<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#5_Practice_Humility\" >5. Practice Humility<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#6_Trust_Your_Instincts\" >6. Trust Your Instincts<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#7_Its_Normal_To_Be_Nervous\" >7. It\u2019s Normal To Be Nervous<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#8_Ask_Questions\" >8. Ask Questions<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#9_Ask_For_Help\" >9. Ask For Help<\/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\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#10_Read_The_Chart_EHR\" >10. Read The Chart (EHR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#11_Document_Or_It_Didnt_Happen\" >11. Document Or It Didn\u2019t Happen&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#12_Keep_Good_Habits\" >12. Keep Good Habits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#13_Practice_And_Cultivate_Kindness\" >13. Practice And Cultivate Kindness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#14_Have_Self-Compassion\" >14. Have Self-Compassion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#15_Take_Your_Breaks\" >15. Take Your Breaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#16_Its_Okay_To_Say_No\" >16. It\u2019s Okay To Say No<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#17_Self-Care_Isnt_Selfish\" >17. Self-Care Isn&#8217;t Selfish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#18_Lean_On_Your_Support_System\" >18. Lean On Your Support System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#19_Nursing_Outside_Of_Med-Surg\" >19. Nursing Outside Of Med-Surg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/new-to-nursing-20-tips-for-early-career-nurses\/#20_Trust_The_Process\" >20. Trust The Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In today&#8217;s Osmosis blog, we&#8217;re sharing top tips from a\u00a0<\/strong><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent webinar<\/a><\/strong><em><strong>\u00a0with our very own\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paige-randall-phd-ms-rn-cne-695b86b7\/\">Nurse Paige<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/profile\/Maria-Pfrommer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nurse Maria<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/em><strong><em>\u00a0on how to excel in your first year on the job. Take a moment to relax (we&#8217;re absolutely sure you\u00a0deserve\u00a0it) and share it with other new nurses on your team.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You did it! You made it through nursing school, and you\u2019re ready to begin your career as a new nurse. Undoubtedly, you\u2019re just as excited as you are nervous. It\u2019s all so new, daunting, and overwhelming, and it\u2019s perfectly normal to feel scared and unprepared.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve made it to this point, rest assured that you\u2019re ready and you\u2019ll be an amazing nurse. Here, we\u2019ll provide 20 tips to help you kickstart your career and be the best nurse you can be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_Organized\"><\/span>1. Get Organized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an entry-level nurse, between orientation, paperwork, and training, there will be a ton of information coming at you at your first job. Organizing and prioritizing your tasks with a to-do list can help reduce the overwhelm you feel during the day as a nurse. For example, you can prioritize medication times and then organize the rest of your tasks around that. Additionally, tidying and organizing your rooms and keeping them all the same can help as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Know_Your_Patients\"><\/span>2. Know Your Patients&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make sure your patients are doing okay throughout your shift, make it a point to know their baseline (vital signs, pain level, and mental state) so you can detect any changes. Plus, when it\u2019s time to hand off your patients to the next shift, you\u2019ll already have information that\u2019s critical to share. We suggest following&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/answers\/sbar-handoff-report-acronym\">SBAR<\/a>&nbsp;(Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"931\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/know-your-patients.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/know-your-patients.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/know-your-patients.jpg?resize=300,273 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/know-your-patients.jpg?resize=768,698 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/know-your-patients.jpg?resize=1024,931 1024w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/know-your-patients.jpg?resize=1536,1397 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Seek_Out_Learning_Opportunities\"><\/span>3. Seek Out Learning Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t be afraid to ask other nurses and staff to help you learn! We encourage you to seek out professional development opportunities. If something is new to you, take the time to learn the specifics and make sure to practice skills you already have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_In_Doubt_Look_It_Up\"><\/span>4. When In Doubt, Look It Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This applies to policies, procedures, and anything you need to brush up on. Often, you can access policies and procedures right from an app. Policies and guidelines may change even from floor to floor within the same facility, so always do this before doing a procedure for the first time in a new location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need a refresher?&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/library\/rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search for a topic in Osmosis.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"752\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/when-in-doubt-look-it-up.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/when-in-doubt-look-it-up.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/when-in-doubt-look-it-up.jpg?resize=300,220 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/when-in-doubt-look-it-up.jpg?resize=768,564 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/when-in-doubt-look-it-up.jpg?resize=1024,752 1024w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/when-in-doubt-look-it-up.jpg?resize=1536,1128 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Practice_Humility\"><\/span>5. Practice Humility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humility can be tough because you want to get to that point where you really know what you\u2019re doing. Even if you were the best in your class in nursing school, you\u2019re still a new nurse. Be humble when you get constructive feedback, and don\u2019t be too proud to learn from it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Trust_Your_Instincts\"><\/span>6. Trust Your Instincts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even when you\u2019re new, you know enough to know if something doesn\u2019t feel right. If you feel like something is wrong, investigate it. Don\u2019t be afraid to call the provider or talk to your RN preceptor, even if it\u2019s something you can\u2019t put your finger on. It\u2019s better to investigate and have it be nothing than to fail to investigate something that could have helped or saved your patient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/trust-your-instincts.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2948\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Its_Normal_To_Be_Nervous\"><\/span>7. It\u2019s Normal To Be Nervous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being nervous shows that you care; even the most seasoned nurses get nervous. Preparation can help. For example, if you\u2019re going to call a provider and are nervous about the call, you can practice and prepare for the call but still know that your feelings are normal and valid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Ask_Questions\"><\/span>8. Ask Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if it feels nerve-wracking or embarrassing, ask questions! Maybe you once knew, but you forgot, or maybe you feel like you should know; regardless of the reason, it\u2019s better to ask the question than to assume and make an error. It helps you take great care of your patients, and it helps you learn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ask-questions.png?w=367\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ask-questions.png 367w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/ask-questions.png?resize=241,300 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Ask_For_Help\"><\/span>9. Ask For Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to feel guilty or nervous about asking for help. Nursing is a team sport. Everybody needs help, not just new nurses. And don\u2019t forget to return the favor by supporting team members that need help in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Read_The_Chart_EHR\"><\/span>10. Read The Chart (EHR)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charts can be overwhelming, especially if the patient has been part of the facility for a long time. Get a baseline to start, then do your nursing tasks, and when you have more time, look at their chart in more detail to learn more about their history, lab results, imaging, and any other pertinent information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional reading -&gt;&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2022\/12\/12\/the-anatomy-of-a-chart-how-to-read-and-interpret-an-ehr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Anatomy of a Chart: How to read and interpret an EHR<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Document_Or_It_Didnt_Happen\"><\/span>11. Document Or It Didn\u2019t Happen&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation promotes continuity of care; it helps the nurse on the next shift know what happened. It can also protect your license. If you don\u2019t have time to go into a patient\u2019s chart right away, jot your observations down on a piece of paper, and enter them into the chart when you have a chance. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/document.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/document.png 966w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/document.png?resize=300,224 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/document.png?resize=768,574 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Keep_Good_Habits\"><\/span>12. Keep Good Habits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This applies to your whole nursing career. Try to avoid (supposed) shortcuts, and always practice safe, appropriate, and proper care. This will benefit you and your patients in the long run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Practice_And_Cultivate_Kindness\"><\/span>13. Practice And Cultivate Kindness&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/events#nursing-kindness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultivate kindness<\/a>, support each other, and always speak up if you feel you&#8217;re the victim of bullying. Being kind in the workplace helps improve the work environment for everyone, and it can even help with collaboration and patient outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Have_Self-Compassion\"><\/span>14. Have Self-Compassion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be patient with yourself. When you start anything new, it\u2019s normal to be stressed or overwhelmed. You\u2019re learning both a new profession and a new culture. Appreciate how far you\u2019ve come, and know that adjusting won\u2019t happen overnight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mental-health-tips.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mental-health-tips.jpg 1081w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mental-health-tips.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mental-health-tips.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mental-health-tips.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/mental-health-tips.jpg?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Take_Your_Breaks\"><\/span>15. Take Your Breaks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s just fifteen minutes or your lunch break, take your breaks. Breaks help you relax, refuel, and provide better care to your patients. You\u2019re entitled to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8447039\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">breaks<\/a>, and you should take them for your and your patient&#8217;s safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Its_Okay_To_Say_No\"><\/span>16. It\u2019s Okay To Say No<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn\u2019t always feel like it\u2019s okay to say no, but it is okay. As a new nurse, there\u2019s a lot on your plate, especially in the beginning. You don\u2019t have to feel guilty for saying no to an extra shift or to hanging out with a friend. 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Self-Care Isn&#8217;t Selfish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have to take care of yourself in order to provide safe patient care and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/09\/18\/osmosiss-top-3-tips-to-avoid-burnout\">avoid burnout<\/a>. Build self-care into your daily routine. Every day, do something that\u2019s just for you. Whether it\u2019s watching TV, taking a nap, exercising, or meditating, self-care can be anything that you enjoy doing (along with doing what&#8217;s necessary to stay healthy and happy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Lean_On_Your_Support_System\"><\/span>18. Lean On Your Support System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A support system is important inside and outside of nursing. This way, you can take a break from your job, and you can also get support from people who understand what it\u2019s like to be a nurse. 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