No matter who we are or what career path we have chosen, becoming familiar with the role and its responsibility takes time. The difference in nursing versus another non-healthcare related career is that one mistake can cost a patient their life, so for us, the stakes are high. This pressure contributes to stress and fear, especially as new, inexperienced nurses enter the field. Thirty seven years of nursing has taught me many things in relation to the notion of confidence and competence and there are ways to ensure that you possess both. It has also been my experience that the most confident nurses may not be the most competent nurses and throughout my life I have met many individuals that seemed to be visions in their own minds that did not manifest itself in their performance. New and evolving nurses can improve their confidence and competence by thinking about the following strategies.
Realize That You Don’t Know It All
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