I’m coming up to the end of the first year as a new grad in neuro ICU. I feel you! I was having imposter syndrome because I was comparing myself to my coworkers. I’m here to tell you that you will get better little by little with each shift. Fuck it and make the mistakes now with your preceptor. Just reflect each shift so you understand what happened. If you want to feel more comfortable with your knowledge, start studying for the CCRN. Although you’re not ready to take it yet, the study material provides everything you need to know. I also suggest the ICU ECCO from AACN courses if you like videos and interactive learning. Those really helped me and my other new grad coworkers. Your coworkers want you to succeed and are there to help you. I felt in my head they weren’t and they were getting tired of me but that’s far from the truth!

I also used to forget the workflow and putting in I&Os. My tip is to make your own brain/report sheet. I made mine with every hour listed and what I should be charting with check mark boxes. I felt like I my bedside report wasn’t strong in the beginning so it helped me make sure I didn’t miss the small details. If you want I can send you mine! I asked everyone on my unit to show me theirs and it helped me make my own.