BearLuna

Hey all, I started orientation as a new grad nurse on a general med/surg floor today. I start precepting in a few days. If I'm being really honest, I feel really insecure and I'm having so much anxiety about my new position. I have social anxiety (not diagnosed) and I have trouble "fitting in" with others, tend to be shy/introverted/awkward at times, I say the most random thangs, and now I'm wondering why a person like me is in this profession in the first place. It's not even about competency; assessments, meds, and nursing skills will become habit in due time. I just have this nagging thought in the back of my mind of what others think about me. It slows me down. Makes me think I'm not good enough. I start to say negative things like, "I'm nervous about this learning curve ahead of me" to my managers. I'm coming off really insecure. I'm really considering seeing a therapist and starting CBT because I haven't been able to manage any of this on my own. I would LOVE your thoughts and experiences. Any advice? How do you stay confident?