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Doubts

I'm still in school, pre-requisites. My goal is to be an ED nurse.

Yesterday there was a fairly serious car accident right by my house - we heard it happen. We went outside and approached the vehicles. Before I got close, I totally and completely froze - my body wouldn't move and I started physically twitching (my face, arms, legs). It only lasted for a few seconds, then I moved on and checked on the people in the vehicles and started bossing everyone around - had someone call 911, someone else take photos, someone else direct traffic, etc.

Now I find myself doubting the ability to handle intense situations. What if I freeze and someone is seriously hurt? I can't imagine a patient wants to see a twitching nurse about to administer meds. What is this is just how I am? Is this something I should be concerned about (I mean, I already am, but I'm not above over-reacting).

This is the first time I've really doubted myself. It's disconcerting.

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    Don't worry about it. When you actually get there, have the proper training, and experience - it won't be the same. You will be in situations that will be horrific, but I think you'll have a firmer grasp of what to do.

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    I think that something that you've witnessed first hand can sometimes be very scary. I'm pretty sure that I would have done the same thing but I also believe that in nursing school you'll be taught critical thinking skills. I think you'll be more confident the more you learn how to treat a patient. I have every confidence in the world that you'll do fine in nursing school and go on to become a good nurse. Good luck and keep your head up. :)

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    If you have doubt then it is only appropriate to have doubt of a doubt. There is no guarantee that the next time something intense happens in your presence that your response will remain the same. Right?

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