Nursing refresher/ career

[peaceful nurse, RN]

I want to  find  an area of nursing  I like.  I think  I  have  tried  all of them.  My biggest  problem  is  I'm never confident and  I  doubt  everything  I  do. I am looking  for  advice  on two  things  a refresher course  for nursing  and any ideas  on areas  of care. I  have  a masters of health in wellness,  grief counseling  and  certified  as a trauma informed  care practitioner through STARR commonwealth if that helps  with  any ideas. Thank you  in advance.

[RNperdiem, RN]

Lack of confidence is a problem that can be improved by doing. Work in nursing, learn from your mistakes, learn the kind of instincts that only hands-on work will teach you. I wish there were an easier way, but confidence is hard-earned. Like learning to become a good rider means getting thrown off the horse many times, especially in the beginning. 

Some people are the less confident sorts because it is their nature. I am one, but it doesn't stop me from getting out an being a nurse anyway. Nothing wrong with doubt either; it can keep you out of trouble, just don't let it dominate you life. 

Will a refresher course really give you the confidence you are looking for? Is there a specific skill you can do some self-study on? There are lots of online learning resources to help you.