I was a nursing student before, I have been a RN for three years now. I like your artice, it reminds me the student life. I was not a competent student, my english was so terrible. I could not communicate effectively with pts and staff, I avoided to answer phone call because I could not understand what they were talking about. Every teacher or precepter may be thinking to fail me at first, but finally they all changed mind. Everyday was a tortue to me at that time. The writer is more smarter than me, she has all kind of techniques. for me, the only way is 忍. Showing them you are caring, caring for pt, for nursing, and for staff. I admit, I am not a competent RN. Even now, for three years, but fortunately, I can continue to work tomorrow, as a RN.