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Old Jul 07, 2009, 02:02 AM

Default Re: Terrified of Graduating
I graduated this year too..and started my first job a little over a month ago. It was absolutely terrible and horrifying and it still is. Some days before I go inside I cry and cry and have to talk myself into going back inside..convince myself that I am a competent nurse, that I absorbed EVERYTHING I could in school and that I won't be afraid to ask a question even if I do get an attitude for it. Some nights when I leave I am in the same bout of tears. And other nights may be better I may just finish early and be out on time. Everything comes with time and experience. It takes a while to be comfortable with patients and to feel like you are "Experienced" and competent. Give yourself a break..and while your at it a pat on the back for finishing school--you wouldn't be where you are if you didn't know your stuff. Congratulations to you..and good luck in your future as a NURSE!
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Old Jul 10, 2009, 05:42 PM

Default Re: Terrified of Graduating
I just started my 5th and final quarter. I am terrified as well about being out in the real world. I am more terrified about my upcoming clinicals at Kaiser we are alone one on one with a preceptor no instructor no classmates just me and a stranger.I know it is going to be a great experience but I am still scared
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