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I was just reflecting on myself about what I'm afraid of the most with soon becoming a nurse. I noticed how I have this flickering flame of doubt in my gut when it comes to initiating contact with a patient. I remember my first patient ( I'm a 2nd semester student), and I was so nervous and needed reassurance from my professor on how to get started. My mind almost went blank right before I pushed myself to go in her room. Everything was alright and soon became routine as I got comfortable around her. Though I still have this fear that it'll come back, let's say even if I've been a nurse for 5 years. I'm afraid that I won't know what questions to ask or I'll forget, I'll give a stupid response and look like an idiot, or that I won't be as engaged and build a good enough rapport or relationship with my patients. My actions are opposite from my insecurities as I've been doing fine so far, but they are like intrusive thoughts at the back of my mind. Has anyone else felt something similar?

Hi first time here. I'm thinking about joining the army reserves after college. Im currently in a 2 year AAS nursing program and just finished my first semester. Becoming an officer in th Nurse Corps is not my desire at the moment. So this is what im thinking: After graduating (and passing the NCLEX), I get my 1-2 yrs of experience. I apply sometime after that. After BCT I apply for Combat Medic specialist and do that. I want to get my BSN but when i get it will they ask me to join th Nurse corps. As to why i want to do medic, I want to challenge myself and improve myself as a person and professional. I don't want the basic route in life and why not do something way beyond my comfort zone.