postr/StutterFebruary 26, 2025

Stuttering as a healthcare professional?

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Stuttering as a healthcare professional? Does anyone work in healthcare and have a stutter? How do you manage? I’m a new grad RN who is excited to begin my career. I have a passion for helping people, and I know that I have the qualities to be a good nurse. But as you know, healthcare is a very “people facing” field. I get nervous talking to new people, and I fear patients, fellow team members, families will think I’m incompetent and not trust my nursing skills because I may stutter. It’s not severe, but it’s noticeable… especially when I’m anxious. Thank you in advance for answering. ❤️

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Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerPublic Speaking