I'm still a 'baby' when it comes to being a Registered Practical Nurse. I was hired recently a couple months ago. Straight out of college. I know I'm still learning and that being new on the job can be a tad scary and quite stressful at times, but I can't help feel inadequate. I feel like I am expected to know how things work at my job. I'm not only responsible for giving medications, assessing, and documenting. But beyond documenting about anything minor or major that happened during the shift, I have to do a lot of paper work regarding new medication orders and do all the paperwork for any incidents that happen. That stuff is fine. I'm decent with computers and talking to doctors and pharmacy. I just feel like there's so much more to learn. This profession, among many others, or perhaps all, seem like a life-long learning experience. And that's totally expected and fine by me. I just have to acknowledge that I'm still new and not to be so hard on myself. That's my vent for the day. I don't usually vent outloud. I'd rather encourage others.
If any of this resonated with anyone. My advice is to allow yourself to feel sadness, inadequacy, fear, hurt, etc. Acknowledge that you feel those things. Don't try to deny it or shame yourself in feeling those things. But at the same time, don't let it linger. Don't let it consume you. Let's keep our eyes and thoughts fixed on Jesus. Because throughout it all, He is working behind the scenes. Keep your faith up in Him. Don't let go of it. Cling to it. Cling to Him. As I will be doing.
If any of this resonated with anyone. My advice is to allow yourself to feel sadness, inadequacy, fear, hurt, etc. Acknowledge that you feel those things. Don't try to deny it or shame yourself in feeling those things. But at the same time, don't let it linger. Don't let it consume you. Let's keep our eyes and thoughts fixed on Jesus. Because throughout it all, He is working behind the scenes. Keep your faith up in Him. Don't let go of it. Cling to it. Cling to Him. As I will be doing.