Fear & Not Feeling Good Enough

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Hi everyone! I'll be (hopefully) entering an ABSN program in the summer/fall and I'm very nervous! I've always done well in school so it's not really the academic part that worries me. I know it will be hard, but it's a challenge I'm familiar with and know I can handle. I'm worried about the clinical aspect. I don't have much human medical experience - I actually worked in animal hospitals - so I'm very scared of messing up, not knowing what to do, etc. just all around feeling like I'm not good enough to be a good nurse! I have a feeling it's a fear that only gets better with experience, but I would love to hear if anyone else felt or feels this way? When did it get better? I just want to make sure this is a normal worry and not a sign that maybe nursing isn't right for me! Thanks everyone!

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I feel the same way sometimes. I don't start until next year but I always wonder what kind of nurse will I be? I want to be the best. I have been in the healthcare field for 7 years now. I have seen great, good and horrible nurses. I learn from their actions alot. In my heart I know I can't do anything else. With strength and direction from God we can't! Go wrong.

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Wow, I feel like I could have written this!! I've been working at animal hospitals all my life, and know that industry in and out. Now, at 31, I've decided to go into human medicine and I'm worried if I'll be able to do it!! Cats are much cuter than people, but at least people can tell you their signs and symptoms. We have that going for us, at least!!

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Good point lol! I'm also 31. For me I was down a while because I wanted to have began earlier than now. It has been so many obstacles! On the flip side I'm mature now and more than anything I'm ready! Im sure its normal for us to feel the way we do but I would say it shows we actually care. I say we focus and get this started. Eventually it will be second nature for us.

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I feel the same way! But lately I've been getting more and more excited. I start in January and knowing that in 2 Months I'll be starting my journey to become a nurse is making me more excited. Although I have my anxiety about clinicals and exams, I know that these feelings are normal when journeying into the unknown. The fear will gradually grow into confidence the more experience you get so we shouldn't be afraid to put ourselves out there. Mistakes will happen and you can always ask your peers or seniors for help. You're not alone!

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Get a job now as a CNA in a nursing home. It will help a lot with patient contact.

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