Asking for a recommendation letter

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I'm writing this because I'm feeling anxious about asking my professors to write a letter of recommendation for me to send to the BON. In 2016, I made a mistake when I decided to drive after drinking. I was arrested and charged with a DUI. I fully own my thoughtless actions and I understand I put many lives at risk, including my own. I had to reevaluate my coping mechanisms of stress. Now I am faced with another test of character-being vulnerable and honest about my mistakes. I'm so very afraid my of judgement and rejection. I know that my professor thinks highly of me yet my fears of inadequacy and shame are overwhelming. I am taking a lot of deep breaths and practicing meditation with lovingkindness mantras directed toward myself. Still, I am so anxious! Has anyone had to do this before? if so, what advice can you lend as to what I should say as i speak with my professor, and share the reason for the letter?

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Copy and paste your post onto a letter and hand it to your professor. Full disclosure honesty. Good Luck.

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I'll be speaking with her. No letters or emails. Thank you, for your comment. Humility is what will connect us as humans. It's just hard and I'm being a baby haha

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Specializes in Varied.

I wish you best of luck.

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All worked out well. Professor was very understanding!:happy:

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics.
All worked out well. Professor was very understanding!:happy:

So glad!!

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