I am a new graduate, and I worked as an aide prior to finishing my BSN. I have been at my new job for 2 months now, and I am nowhere near capable of working alone. Several individuals (who happen to be techs/aides) have complained to my superiors that I am condescending. This breaks my heart.... I have the utmost respect for everyone I work with, ESPECIALLY techs... I feel like I am the scum of the earth, and I don't deserve this job.
I have no right to make other people feel badly... I have no right to convey anything but respect and kindness. I did not realize that my facial expressions, tone, and body language were conveying otherwise.
I intend on apologizing in person to those who voiced unhappiness with me...
but if you were that person, how would you respond?
I feel as if these individuals will always remember that I hurt them.. and all I want to do is convey that I respect them, value them, and am deeply sorry for the way I made them feel.
Help.