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Hi everyone, just want to say it's cool to finally have an account here, every time I've felt I need some kind of nursing support I've found it here. My username is based on some feeling that has been discussed here too, I've been a working nurse (LPN) for 4 months now and I guess it's still understandable I have the syndrome, on some days I feel assured and confident as if I'm some pro.

Anyway, so far as a nurse, I have needle stuck myself, gotten burnt out (my blood sugar was a 64 and I was dizzy, sweating), administered a non bleb TB shot and wrong holed a straight Cath, some of those have been my nervy moments, and I'm sure as each one passes when I become a pro (prayerfully lol) I can laugh at these experiences. In all these instances i always find someone who has gone through these phases so would appreciate it if people commented with embarrassing/nervy first time situations and how they got better in this lovely profession? Cheers.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Most have done all those things you wrote about ,and not just as a new nurse, including the "wrong holed straight cath". Happens more that you know! Sounds like you're doing well. Learn from each and keep on going, 4 more months will pass before you know it and each one better.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Anyone I hear someone discussing their performance like you do I immediately think, "This person is going to be a great nurse."

An unfortunate truth I discovered about this profession is that sometimes you learn things really well by screwing them up. Keep up the good work, you are doing fine.

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Welcome to the profession. AN is a wonderful support system , that I wish I had ..when I made the very same mistakes 30 years ago.

You have an excellent sense of humor. That's what it takes to succeed in this dilemma known as nursing.

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Thanks so much for the positive replies. I'm looking to go far and get more confident the feedback means a lot. : )

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