What is the first day of nursing clinics like for a nursing student?

Tommorowis my first day of nursing clinics in the hospital. I am scared crapless right now. What is it going to be like? Some one give me some reassurance please!!!!

If you don't work in a hospital already in any capacity, it can be scary! Mine was 30 years ago. Just follow the rules. Try to get your paper work done ASAP so you can relax about that. Try to keep your eyes open for how you can help, and if it's OK with your school, answer patients call lights, but make sure you follow through with what they need, ie-tell the right people.
One bit of advice a teacher gave me, is if you're nervous, you don't know what to do for a patient, put on the call light, never leave a patients bedside that needs help, and 'take their pulse'. That way it seems it 'buys you time' until someone with more experience can help you. Don't be too nervous, you won't be able to think well. Get a good nights sleep if you can, eat some breakfast (don't go hungry) and follow up with a classmate, you know debrief. Hope your day goes well---people like you will be taking care of people like me---you know, the baby boomers that are getting OLD and sometimes CRANKY!!!!

Hi Iam a third year nursing student and I remember my first day it is nerve racking just like your first day on any job. Though nurses are nurses for a reason and I'am sure your mentor the person who will be looking after you will have put you at ease they were once in your shoes and know how you will be feeling.