Published May 18, 2016
Imma_new_LPN
6 Posts
I graduated in December 2015. It was a long journey to get there. I waited to take boards until April. My family and some friends did not understand that I needed to disconnect from school.
I didn't realize that when I scheduled my boards it was on a Friday. It was a very long weekend to say the least.
This week I have applied for my first job. It is in pediatrics home care with one on one. I am pretty sure that I have the job. I am going back tomorrow to turn in more paperwork.
My question for you is will I ever get past that incompetent feeling. I know there will be extensive training but... ugh...
Thanks in advance.
CanadianRN16
110 Posts
Overtime you'll have seen/ experienced enough to feel confident in your abilities, until then stick with your gut and ask for a second opinion advice if you're unsure! You have the base knowledge required to keep your patients safe and alive, which was required for the NCLEX If you know how to access the pertinent resources and have supportive co-workers, you'll be fine :)
I graduated June 2014...and only have been licensed since January. I work in long term care and am usually placed as charge nurse, and work directly or indirectly with my residents. I feel confident I can act to keep my residents safe and know what to do/ who to call once the situation gets beyond my ability.
Thank you!!!