I feel like a fraud :((

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Hi everyone...I'm in my second semester of an associate program and am extremely shocked that I've made it this far. I honestly don't know what I'm doing most of the time. I can't get the hang of IV meds, can't remember anything from pharmacology class and fluids and electrolytes are like a foreign language to me. I feel like a fake and I'm so afraid that I'm going to kill a patient with my lack of knowledge. Help! I seriously feel like quitting everyday...anyone have any advice?

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

It helps to remember that you will only be expected to perform at the level you are at. I have felt the same feelings of coming up short creep up on me from time to time. What helps is remembering how badly I want (and NEED) this. Anywhere I'm not up to par on, I make sure I put more work into so I can banish those feelings and be more proactive against this anxiety. I also get some levity by remembering what level I am expected to be at, which, second qtr in isn't super high yet!

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