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Rachelle | BSN, RN

@thebalancedrn_

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📍 GA — explore the city with me!
balancing life, nursing and everything in between! † ♡
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🩺 Nursing school assumes you already know this… but don’t worry, I got you!
These terms show up in lectures, labs, and exams from DAY 1. Learn them now so you can prioritize focusing on on patient care!

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#nursingschool #reelcreator #prenursing #nursingstudents by @thebalancedrn_

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9 months ago

Need some coffee and a quick bite before your next study session?? Read below…

📍Chai Box Cafe located in West
Midtown, Atlanta!

This place was so authentic, Monica the owner was very friendly and welcoming!

If you’re ever in the area be sure to check them out!
@thechaibox

#atlanta #chai #fyp #coffeeshops atlantacoffeeshop by @thebalancedrn_

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everything I made this week! what should I make next?
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#recipes #newgradnurse #goodeats by @thebalancedrn_

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11 days ago

📍 New alo store located @poncecitymarket

Market opened September 18th! Early access shopping night was great!

Feeling a little under the weather so don’t mind my voice!
Be sure to check it out! @alo

#alo #shopping #poncecitymarket #atlanta #newgradnurse by @thebalancedrn_

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11 days ago

a reminder that this career isn’t what everyone makes it seems, there are hard and long days, but never forget why you started in the first place. I prayed for these days, and now I’m just doing the best I can to advance in my career, keeping God at the center of it all.

#nursecontent #prayerworks #nursinglife by @thebalancedrn_

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14 days ago

Hey, just a calm little day in my life… weekend off in Miami, can’t wait to celebrate Oli and Leena, welcoming baby Soleia 👑 a super blessed princess! 💓💓

#newgradnurse #weekendoff #fyp by @thebalancedrn_

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5 months ago

Five tips to transition from the classroom to the field as a new grad nurse:

➡️ Embrace the learning curve
Not everything will click right away. Nursing school teaches you the basics, but real-life nursing is fast-paced and unpredictable. It’s normal to feel slow or unsure at first… confidence builds with time, repetition, and experience.

➡️ Ask questions without hesitation
No question is too small when it comes to patient safety. Always clarify medications, orders, and the “why” behind what you’re doing. Even experienced nurses ask questions… you’re there to learn!

➡️ Prioritize safety over speed
You will feel slow in the beginning, and that’s okay. Focus on doing things safely and correctly instead of rushing. Speed comes naturally the more comfortable you become on the floor.

➡️ Stay organized
Find a system that works for you… brain sheets, checklists, or hourly planning. There’s a lot happening during a shift, and staying organized helps reduce stress and prevents things from being missed.

➡️Give yourself grace
Some shifts will feel like growth, others will feel like survival. Both are normal. You’re learning a whole new role, and it takes time to adjust. You’re not behind, you’re in the process.

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#newgradnurse #nursing by @thebalancedrn_

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6 months ago

off days aren’t optional anymore… 🩺😅
because yeah… I wouldn’t survive my next shift without them 🫩 come grocery shopping with me! 🛒
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#nursing #offdays #newgradnurse by @thebalancedrn_

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6 months ago

life lately: learning, unlearning, growing… and still showing up 🩺

I’ve got a long way to go, luckily I’m not alone! 🫶🏾✝️

#newgradnurse #foodie #lifelately #newbeginnings by @thebalancedrn_

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6 months ago

5 weeks as a new grad nurse… 🩺
Long time no talk 😭

life got REAL, it’s a hard adjustment let alone being so far away from your support system. But I thought I’d share some things I learned because let’s be real nothing can really prepare you for this next phase post grad. It’s no longer studying to pass exams, it’s learning as you go and remembering to give yourself grace (something I don’t do enough of) but we’re here pushing through every shift! Glad to have you here with me.

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#newgradnurse #nursing #contentcreator by @thebalancedrn_

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7 months ago

For everyone about to start a new semester of nursing school! ✨

These are the things I wish I focused on sooner…
You don’t have to do it perfectly, you just have to keep going!

Cheering you on from the other side! 🤎

#NursingSchoolTips #FutureRN #nursingstudents by @thebalancedrn_

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