Challenges, challenges

Ok I have established that we are all extremely nervous and it has helped to discover that others are as nervous as I am, however, today - the third day of induction - I have been inundated with various forms, tick lists, policies to read, worksheet for medication test to name but a few. We sat from 9 - 5 just ploughing through all these good things, thankfully led by very efficient and prepared nurses. Now the work really starts because tonight I have to sit and read/sort through everything. Advice: buy whatever folders/dividers etc you need so that your papers are put together like with like. I don't want to be a nurse who can't recall what info was given during induction. I want to action all 3 (lol) lists that I compiled today and get ready for my learning. Tomorrow I start my first supernumery shift, I don't know what to expect or how dedicated/interested my preceptor will be but I will go in with the right tick lists to give myself a structured opportunity to build on my learning. what have I learnt today? That I am responsible for my own success in this job. If loads of papers and info is chucked at me then it is my duty to organize it, familiarize myself with it and complete what is necessary. Another thing I've learnt is some people in that room seamed to understand what was being asked of us so much better than me, they naturally followed every instruction, whereas I really struggled to keep up some of the time. I have different strengths and weaknesses to others' and I must not beat myself up about it.