Dear Nurse Beth Advice Column - The following letter submitted anonymously in search for answers. Join the conversation!
Dear Not Learning Fast Enough,
It's entirely normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when you're a newly registered nurse. The transition from nursing school to a natural healthcare setting is challenging, and it takes time to build confidence and competence in your role.
Your preceptors may be impatient, and while they should be encouraging and supportive, try not to take it personally. Their workload may not have been adjusted to accommodate training a new nurse.
Here are some tips to help you navigate this challenging period and become a more confident and competent nurse:
Remember that most new nurses go through a similar phase of self-doubt and adjustment. It's a challenging profession, but it can also be gratifying as you gain experience and become more confident in your abilities.
With time, you can become a competent and skilled nurse. Don't be too hard on yourself, and lean on your support network as you continue to grow in your nursing career.
Best wishes,
Nurse Beth
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Dear Nurse Beth,
I'm a newly registered nurse and I have just started to work as of late October. I feel extremely stupid and incompetent, I feel that I know close too nothing and that I do not belong in this profession. The staff isn't satisfied that I'm not learning fast enough despite it being 1 week. And I feel like I'm drowning. Whenever doing something I always double check and ask again to ensure that I make no mistakes, but even that feels like a failing on my part as they only get irritated. I just wanted to ask is there any way to get better faster? Because I have only just started and yet I already feel like I have made a mistake in applying for nursing.
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