r/newgradnurse is a subreddit with 23k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses new grad, struggling, job, nurse, and job search, and they frequently recommend/review nclex.
Welcome to the 'New Grad Nurse' Subreddit!
This is a dedicated space for new graduate nurses to come together, share experiences, ask for advice, and support each other as we navigate the early stages of our nursing careers. Whether you’re seeking guidance on clinical skills, dealing with the challenges of balancing work and personal life, or simply looking to connect with others who understand what you’re going through, you’re in the right place.
Popular Themes in r/newgradnurse
#1
Advice Requests
: "Struggling socially after 6 months, can’t tell if I’m overly sensitive or if I’m the only sane one"
27 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "4th day of RN orientation — I ended up crying."
22 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "HOSPITAL JOB FINALLYYYYY"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/newgradnurse
#1
New Grad
: "New Grad RN discouraged by mistakes"
36 posts
#2
Struggling
: "Struggling socially after 6 months, can’t tell if I’m overly sensitive or if I’m the only sane one"
33 posts
#3
Job
12 posts
#4
Nurse
12 posts
#5
Job Search
: "Struggling finding a job after 9 months"
5 posts
#6
Night Shift
: "New Grad first Night Shift and Looking for Insight/Advice"
5 posts
#7
Nursing
: "Struggling to feel like I belong in my NICU :/"
4 posts
#8
Interview
: "Bombed my first Interview"
4 posts
#9
Advice
3 posts
#10
Rn
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/newgradnurse
Nclex
14 reviews
#1
UWorld
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
Archer
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
ATI
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/newgradnurse
#1
Seeking Advice
: "Is it just me, or does it feel like new grad nurses aren’t making nearly as much as people made it seem like we would when we were in nursing school? 😭"
109 posts
#2
Looking for Support
: "Just quit my first nursing job as a new grad 😭"
28 posts
#3
RANT
: "Feeling hopeless"
23 posts
#4
Success!
: "I Got a Job After My Failed NICU Orientation!! 🎉"
16 posts
#5
Other
: "It’s the little things that help me get through my shift"
8 posts
#6
Tips & Tricks for New Grads
: "4th day of RN orientation — I ended up crying."
8 posts
#7
Looking for Employment
: "States or Regions where New Grads are getting jobs"
8 posts
Member Growth in r/newgradnurse
Yearly
+14k members(155.4%)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026