[wlb06]

Hey guys,

I am always looking for information about nurses and their input on the profession. I am starting nursing school in August and cannot wait...

my question is:

What is 1 thing that makes you regret being a nurse (anything, and if you dont regret anything whats the thing that bothers you the most)?

and:

What is the thing you like the most about nursing?

[MR.nurse2U]

The worst thing, definitely when a pt passes. Also a shift when you are busy the whole time and everything is chaotic and you feel as if nothing got accomplished.

The pluses, a sense of pride for the accomplishments you actually get done, the appreciation pt's show, good pay, FOUR DAYS OFF EVERY WEEK!!!, way too many pluses to mention...

[SteveRN21]

What is 1 thing that makes you regret being a nurse (anything, and if you dont regret anything whats the thing that bothers you the most)?

Probably some days when I leave feeling like I didn't do the best I could for my patients. Either we were short-staffed, lacked supplies, or I couldn't convince the medical staff to do what was best for the patient


What is the thing you like the most about nursing?

Leaving some mornings knowing that I did my best, that I made a difference in a baby or family's life, that I anticipated problems and solved them, that I made accurate and appropriate decisions and assessments as part of the healthcare team.

[wlb06]

Thanks guys thats great input so far.

[nursemedic78]

What is 1 thing that makes you regret being a nurse (anything, and if you dont regret anything whats the thing that bothers you the most)?
I don't regret anything about it and what bothers me the most is listening to our female counterparts whine about doing their job; never whine about taking care of patients - it's why we're here.

What is the thing you like the most about nursing?
Getting to sleep in my own bed every night. 24-hour shifts as a paramedic really took their toll on my sanity, my marriage, and my musculoskeletal system (specifically my back). Cutting my work week and patient load in half while doubling my pay was by far the best thing I ever did.

[wlb06]

Originally Posted by nursemedic78

What is 1 thing that makes you regret being a nurse (anything, and if you dont regret anything whats the thing that bothers you the most)?
I don't regret anything about it and what bothers me the most is listening to our female counterparts whine about doing their job; never whine about taking care of patients - it's why we're here.

What is the thing you like the most about nursing?
Getting to sleep in my own bed every night. 24-hour shifts as a paramedic really took their toll on my sanity, my marriage, and my musculoskeletal system (specifically my back). Cutting my work week and patient load in half while doubling my pay was by far the best thing I ever did.

Ya I am sure that was a major change for you, congrats

[RN1980]

i hate poop...

[mcknis]

Originally Posted by RN1980

i hate poop...

Probably the best part of the job!!!

[diveRN]

Originally Posted by wlb06

What is 1 thing that makes you regret being a nurse (anything, and if you dont regret anything whats the thing that bothers you the most)?

No regrets, there are a few irritations.

- What bothers me the most are the politics and petty crap. It's probably not just nursing, but any environment where there's a lot of people working together.

For example, this person is mad at that person so they don't help them, CNA "X" doesn't get along well with RN "Y" so the RN is left to do everything. I HATE THAT. Hate it, hate it, hate it! While I almost never have negative comments about the fairer gender, I notice that this behavior is almost exclusively theirs. Not all the ladies I work with are like this, but of those that I see with such issues ... 100% are women. My male counterparts go in, see what needs doing, and get it done.

- Another thing that bugs me are cliques be they unit based, gender based, or race based. The manager of the unit I used to work in definitely has her favorite "pets" and didn't make any attempts to hide it. Everyone in that unit's little soirée has an attitude. Not my cup of tea, was one reason I left.

- Idiot physicians that don't understand how to manage a case and won't listen to RNs who've been around a lot longer than they have.

Originally Posted by wlb06

What is the thing you like the most about nursing?

One thing? There are several.

- I do things that make a difference in people's lives.
- I learn something new every time I wear the scrubs.
- My knowledge is appreciated and I'm compensated pretty well for it.
- I get to work with some brilliant people.
- When I punch out, I don't take my work home with me.

[K98]

I work with some of the finest people that I've had the pleasure of knowing. Four days off every week isn't bad, especially in summer. Every now and then we have a Festival O' Feces...I could do without that.