What I have learned to HATE about Nursing - Page 7

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  1. Apr 30, '12 by
    "the main reason i think it could be relevant is that to have a long laundry list of "hates" about your career so early into it is not a good sign in terms of long term fulfillment."

    bingo.

    "when nurses hear positive or negative feedback via surveys, it's important to have an understanding of the source of the feedback. "

    that too.
    i've been away from my desk almost all weekend and missed most of this passionate outpouring.     some responders, like me the day i saw your post, are just tired and cranky that day. for my part of that, i apologize sincerely.
    while i can apologize for my choice of responses, i stand by my underlying text (which perhaps i ought to have made more explicit): at five months in, you are entitled to your opinion and your rant, but do not be too surprised if people who have been there, done that long since do not want to revisit their callow youth by joining in.
    some may, but you may find them to be the chronic complainers whose universal response of "isn't it awful!" makes no difference and just encourages more whining.
    others     do not want to reinforce this beginner-level attitude by patting your shoulder and saying, "there, there."
    some just don't want to hear it.
    some resent the implication that such a rant deserves wholehearted support for the special snowflake, when all they want to say is, "put on your big girl panties and deal with it." dealing needn't be holding your hurt inside and becoming an early burnout. it can, in fact, include constructive moves. for example, if there's something less than useful about those order sets, think of something specific that could improve communication with the residents who write them. making a difference is good for the head.
    have a better shift next time.
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  2. Apr 30, '12 by
    Quote from grntea
    my, my, my. five months a student nurse and so perceptive already.

    would you like some nice cheddar with that whine?
    are you kidding? i have been a nurse for 2 yrs now and i could complain about all the stuff the op did. do you work on a perfect unit with none of those issues?
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  3. Apr 30, '12 by
    All this back and forth and we wonder why nursing is not considered a "profession" but an occupation......
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  4. Apr 30, '12 by
    Quote from grntea
    "the main reason i think it could be relevant is that to have a long laundry list of "hates" about your career so early into it is not a good sign in terms of long term fulfillment."

    bingo.

    "when nurses hear positive or negative feedback via surveys, it's important to have an understanding of the source of the feedback. "

    that too.
    i've been away from my desk almost all weekend and missed most of this passionate outpouring.     some responders, like me the day i saw your post, are just tired and cranky that day. for my part of that, i apologize sincerely.
    while i can apologize for my choice of responses, i stand by my underlying text (which perhaps i ought to have made more explicit): at five months in, you are entitled to your opinion and your rant, but do not be too surprised if people who have been there, done that long since do not want to revisit their callow youth by joining in.
    some may, but you may find them to be the chronic complainers whose universal response of "isn't it awful!" makes no difference and just encourages more whining.
    others     do not want to reinforce this beginner-level attitude by patting your shoulder and saying, "there, there."
    some just don't want to hear it.
    some resent the implication that such a rant deserves wholehearted support for the special snowflake, when all they want to say is, "put on your big girl panties and deal with it." dealing needn't be holding your hurt inside and becoming an early burnout. it can, in fact, include constructive moves. for example, if there's something less than useful about those order sets, think of something specific that could improve communication with the residents who write them. making a difference is good for the head.
    have a better shift next time.
    so you have never complained about nursing, wow. i find that hard to believe. yet, you complain about others complaining/venting.
  5. Apr 30, '12 by
    Quote from OnlybyHisgraceRN
    So you have NEVER complained about nursing, wow. I find that hard to believe. Yet, you complain about others complaining/venting.
    I imagine a lot of people have complained. But to have a whole list of "hates" only five months into a career isn't really the best sign for longevity. I had a similarly long list of hates very early into my teaching career. That was a clear sign for me that I was in the wrong profession. Getting out of it was the best thing for both me and the kids. Conversely, I have loved nursing, though I've certainly had my bad days and there are things about it which I strongly believe need to change.

    If the OP continues to add to her list of "hates," it would probably be a good idea to do some thoughtful reflection. Sometimes it is just a matter of changing specialties or facility; she may just need to find her niche. We've certainly heard the tales of the ICU nurse who was desperately unhappy but found her wings in L & D, or the miserable in med-surg who leaves and develops a passion for the crazy world of ER.
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  6. Apr 30, '12 by
    Who cares. All of the complains are valid and are things many nurses dislike. Good for the OP, if it is bothering you so early on and not a sign of longevity in nursing. Maybe the op would be better off. I dunno about the op but when I whine it isn't just to hear I am a special snowflake, sometimes it helps to know other people go through the same exact thing. I will join in in almost any complaining thread. Those that have their big kid undergarmets on and can deal with it are free to ignore it.
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  7. Apr 30, '12 by
    Quote from anotherone
    I will join in in almost any complaining thread. Those that have their big kid undergarmets on and can deal with it are free to ignore it.
    Yes, I know people who do nothing but complain ad nauseum. They are free to complain, complain, complain, complain...there's nothing stopping them, THAT's for darn sure.

    That said, who knows what the OP actually does. Maybe the term "hate" in all caps doesn't mean all that much to her. If it does, though, you know, life's short. Find something that makes you happy. There are far easier ways to make a pittance, I know that for a fact.
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  8. Apr 30, '12 by
    So, nobody here has anything that really just gets on their nerves? Nothing? Nothing that you could use the word *HATE* to describe? Really?
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  9. Apr 30, '12 by
    No disrespect to anyone...but seriously, can we all stand back and look at the absurdity of the moment. Let's just take a moment and chuckle at EACH OTHER and OURSELVES. This thread is complaining, about complaining and complaining how that complaining was not fully respected. Seriously...complaining about complaining? LOL I love you...every single ONE of you.

    I Hope everyone has a great and blessed week and I hope that you get a chuckle at all of this....eventually if not immediately. It is truly great...it really is!
    Last edit by ZenLover on Apr 30, '12 : Reason: general grammer/ typed a little too quick
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  10. Apr 30, '12 by
    Yes- the holier than thou nurse who LOVEs their job and and can't imagine why someone else wouldn't like theirs, or have nothing to complain about? hmm , maybe that person enjoys abuse. isn't that a psych problem to enjoy and allow being abused?? heh.
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