Unsure about your skills as a NP

[revolution]

I get the impression that a fairly common sentiment amongst NPs (on this site) is they're very uncertain about their skills or abilities. It's actually concerning to read. I understand a NP is not a MD however, a FNP should be able to treat 80% of all illnesses and do it with confidence. Studies have shown the ability of NP to provide comparable family care as FMD yet I read that some NP are unsure or feel unprepared on complex treatments and/or diagnosis that they will encounter as a FNP or other NP.

Scary...

[globalRN]

There are a lot of us NPs out here who are 'sure of our skills".

We are well respected for our sound clinical decisionmaking.