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Aug 28, 2008 05:58 PM

Is there such thing as a dumb airhead nurse?


Hi there

I am wondering as I am feeling troubled in why some nurses have to talk about certain nurses claiming they are airheads or shouldnt be doing the job? Or have no common sense etc

I find it really cruel and insensitive because I consider my self a novice nurse, still learning especially when coming from Australia. Nursing is a really hard profession to be in and yet to deal with horizontal violence like that is just outrageous.

Right now I am trying to figure myself out whether or not while staying in Calgary if I will do nursing. If I do the nursing, I think I would quit to hear someone call me that.

Anyways, would like to know what you would think about this. This behaviour is deplorable especially when there is a nursing shortage and I have to say to those who have been accussed of that, at least you are trying.

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from Silverdragon102
Old Aug 28, 2008, 06:33 PM

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Unfortunately you will always see something like this, I have seen it a few times in the UK. I have also worked with nurses with no common sense at all and many of us wondered how they made it through school. Coming from another country and learning new stuff you usually will find tolerance, I know I would like to think when I worked with foreign trained nurses in the UK that I assisted them as much as I could but if you tell the person the same thing several times you do wonder if they are understanding what you are telling them. However the ones I did have worries about generally was nurses who trained in the UK. I think no matter what the profession is you will always come across someone who you feel would be better doing something else. Even if there is a nursing shortage at the end of the day you have to be safe to look after patients
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from lenjoy03
Old Aug 28, 2008, 07:38 PM

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Agree on you silverdragon. Wherever you go, whatever profession you have, people are different. Some people will help you up, some people well... will grab you down. Its a matter of adjustment. JUst do your work. DOnt listen to what they're saying. BUt dont forget to ask if you have questions and in doubt. Hope this helps...
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from AussieKylie
Old Aug 28, 2008, 10:42 PM

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Thank you Lenjoy and Silverdragon for your words of advice. I appreciate it.

I do like asking questions and it really hasnt stopped me especially if I am in doubt or interested in something

Thank you both so much
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from CITCAT
Old Sep 03, 2008, 04:07 PM

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I am so sorry that you wee treated so harshly I have had nurses treat me with a alot of unprofessionalisn when I was a young nurse but now as the years progress, i just dont feed into it I call it the homonal outbursts, I look at these nurses as I would with any person with behavioral problems after all Nurses are human beings first and I address them in a matter of fact professional manner and that is all .They know and understand that and that ends the resolves he problem.
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from AussieKylie
Old Sep 03, 2008, 04:57 PM

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Hi CitCat

No it wasnt me that got targeted by those comments. I heard those comments from other nurses and some other staff members on the unit. It left me gobsmacked People are too harsh.
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from oramar
Old Sep 03, 2008, 05:05 PM

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It is hard to believe anyone could get through nursing school and be a dumb airhead(though nothing is possible). What is more likely is that a person could be having a bad time with their life or job and seem distracted and unfocused. In these cases a person needs support, critizing them get everyone no where.
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from Fiona59
Old Sep 03, 2008, 06:17 PM

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There are "airheads" in every profession not just nursing. I've had bank tellers that could barely manage to count the bills out into your hand, check out people at Safeway put the eggs in the bottom of the bag.

A big part of the problem in Alberta right now is the labour shortage. If you are have a pulse and a practice permit you will get hired. You might not be good at your job but they will keep you. Remedial attention from CNE's, extra buddy shifts that go on for months and months.

Common sense unfortunately isn't that common any more. You just have to shake your head at times.

I've never heard the name calling on my unit. Eyes might roll when the float list comes down from staffing but that's about it.

Are you at Foothills? If you are that could explain a lot.
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from oslogirl
Old Sep 03, 2008, 06:29 PM

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Hi. It does'nt matter where you work, there's usually going to be a handful of toxic people who, for one reason or another, feel good about putting others down. The best advice I can give you is to refuse to play the game. Remain professional and do your job to the very best of your ability, and those who are worthy will respect you for it. As for the others, oh well, too bad. No love lost, right?
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from 2bornot2b
Old Sep 03, 2008, 07:39 PM

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Maybe not so much that they are "airheads" but clumsy or forgetful would be the better term for those they are deeming to be airheads. Some people are just so cruel and rude is the only thing that can come out of their mouths.
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