By - Reaching Out to a Mentor – This may sound backward, but the truth is, confident people are those who are not afraid to ask for help when they need it. Ask your nurse mentor to watch over your shoulder as you perform a procedure for the first time or for advice on how to talk to a patient’s family members.
- Setting Realistic Goals for Yourself – Give yourself some time to acclimate in your new role as a practicing nurse by setting goals for what you need to accomplish. Your confidence will build every time you are able to cross another one off of the list.
- Rewarding Your Accomplishments – Self-praise helps to restore your confidence by acknowledging that you have reached an important milestone. Treat yourself to a special lunch, buy a new lab coat, or go for a massage when you feel good about the work you have accomplished as a nurse.
- Sharing Your Glories – Pick a friend or family as your confidence building buddy, and share your accomplishments with them. Preferably this will be someone who will be overjoyed at your successes and gush over every little thing – like your mom. Confident nurses don’t need to point out every achievement to their co-workers and peers, but when you are working on building yours, it helps to have someone in your corner.
