[Repat]

I found my first clinical experience (APRN - Adult) very nerve wracking, and I am nervous about my next one in the fall. But, I have to say that the people who agree to be preceptors are usually knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and willing to teach. So, just jump in and learn! LOVE your no carb diet! Good luck!

[SharonH, RN]

Thank you so much Steph and Repat, I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and your words of encouragement.

[elkpark]

I was scared, nervous, whatever you want to call it, all through my CNS clinicals; not because I didn't have a solid clinical background (I did, a decade worth) or "confidence in myself" -- but because I was preparing for a NEW ROLE and NEW RESPONSIBILITIES which were 'way beyond what my clinical experience had been thus far (there's a reason it's called "advanced practice" ...). I think of it more as having a healthy respect for what the new role entails -- the people who scare me are the ones who get through by telling themselves that it's no big deal, it's not that different from what they've been doing ... IT IS DIFFERENT.

Best wishes with your studies! (BTW, I enjoy your other posts on the political threads, and usually agree with you )

[SharonH, RN]

Originally Posted by elkpark

I was scared, nervous, whatever you want to call it, all through my CNS clinicals; not because I didn't have a solid clinical background (I did, a decade worth) or "confidence in myself" -- but because I was preparing for a NEW ROLE and NEW RESPONSIBILITIES which were 'way beyond what my clinical experience had been thus far (there's a reason it's called "advanced practice" ...). I think of it more as having a healthy respect for what the new role entails -- the people who scare me are the ones who get through by telling themselves that it's no big deal, it's not that different from what they've been doing ... IT IS DIFFERENT.

Best wishes with your studies! (BTW, I enjoy your other posts on the political threads, and usually agree with you )

Oh wow, thanks a lot for the words of encouragement and the compliment! I really feel a lot better. You just cannot know how helpful your words are.