amidst the stress/chaos of studying for my first round of nursing school exams (three down, two to go!!), we also had to get our grades from our clinical today. I have to say I had such a great clinical experience--from my classmates in my group (some of my closest friends now) and a wonderful instructor--especially compared to some friends that had really cliquey groups or not as great instructors, and truly believe nursing is where I'm meant to be.
But better than any grade I could have asked for, were the kind/encouraging words of my clinical instructor. She told me I was so strong and smart, was always seeking out new opportunities to learn and grow whereas students in the past would just sit and let things pass them by; and ultimately told me I would be a great nurse.
Basically, simple affirmation and an occasional 'good job' go a long way.