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I am probably the minority..... but I find it rude where someone post a question , the first response is "have you searched for this yet? Many topics already". In my opinion this is a forum and I want to TALK to someone NOT do some research project. I think a lot of the posters are really looking to vent to their peers. Also no one wants to respond to a three year old thread because probably no one will read or respond.

Not speaking from experience as I don't usually ask questions here.

I agree with both sides. Some people have legitimate questions and want to vent or socialize. I myself do a lot of research through old forums and the web and then I post here if I need more.

On the other hand when I see "how do I become a nurse" or something silly and vague like that I wonder if they are for real. Common sense tells me that they are not looking for a manual on all of the steps they need to take but they are so unspecific and there are so many answers out there it makes the question almost silly for someone to answer when it would be easier and more fulfilling to read up on the specifics you really want to know.

After that, I think it's ok to post "I want to become a nurse, I read X and Y, but would like to know Z"

Specializes in Forensic Psych.
I agree with both sides. Some people have legitimate questions and want to vent or socialize. I myself do a lot of research through old forums and the web and then I post here if I need more.

On the other hand when I see "how do I become a nurse" or something silly and vague like that I wonder if they are for real. Common sense tells me that they are not looking for a manual on all of the steps they need to take but they are so unspecific and there are so many answers out there it makes the question almost silly for someone to answer when it would be easier and more fulfilling to read up on the specifics you really want to know.

After that, I think it's ok to post "I want to become a nurse, I read X and Y, but would like to know Z"

I think, for the most part, personal questions are answered. I don't know that I've ever seen someone say, "My boss is so mean, what should I do?" and people come in and say, "We've talked about mean bosses already. Look it up."

Maybe someone put a lot of time and effort into a "Having Trouble at Work?" article full of tips they've collected over the years and links to that, but I don't see how that can be misconstrued as being unhelpful. Would someone inherently unhelpful write an article like that to begin with?

I've been known to share helpful articles when people are struggling, but only to punctuate actual verbal support.

Geeze, all these newbies better stop cluttering up your beloved website with topics that have been talked about to death.

Basic internet etiquette is to lurk a bit and get a feel for the site before posting. They don't have to know the archives by heart, but when there's a giant search bar, take a few seconds to use it.

Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I'm wondering how OP and those posters who feel OP's pain would interpret this thread?

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/bloods-draws-939734.html

Are the re-directs contained in this thread insensitive and offensive? (Serious question - just trying to understand this new-to-me issue.)

Specializes in Forensic Psych.
I'm wondering how OP and those posters who feel OP's pain would interpret this thread?

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/bloods-draws-939734.html

Are the re-directs contained in this thread insensitive and offensive? (Serious question - just trying to understand this new-to-me issue.)

Well, she specifically asked for websites or articles.

Also, when it comes to skills, no one is really reinventing the wheel here. The best resources are probably going to be in-person or already written a million times over.

I agree with the OP, however that rarely happens to me, for the simple fact that I am so leery of "rude" responses, I THOROUGHLY research my nursing issue before ever attempting to post a new thread r/t my personal thought/questions/etc. That being said, I really love it here and am on the verge of a new post, after I gather all the research of archives!! :-) Even the rudest scenarios are resolved well here at allnurses!! Love, peace, and hair grease!!

Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

and if you search on allnurses.........and find many answers already instantly, and you still have a question on concern post it in the old thread, it gets directed to us veterans that have responded in our personal emails, i always open that email, and if i can help i will, we are not being rude, we are trying to facilitate your critical thinking skills, which will make you an EVEN BETTER NURSE , and we are here to help each other........you may pvt.msg me any time, i only have 42yrs experience and am on this site daily. i do check gen nurse discussion, patient safety, and any other topic i amy be interested in daily, even if i dont have a pvt msg. best wishes to you. :yes:

I think people who don't understand to search a forum before posting simply might not understand that is how online forums work. It's something learned with experience. I agree it's annoying as heck, but remember once we were new to message boards once too. Don't stop gently directing them to previous threads; it's helpful no matter what tone, sparkles or glitter it is or isn't wrapped up in.

Noobs, grow a pair. If you get this agitated by something this petty and abstract, you are in no way prepared to handle REAL problems in REAL life that involve REAL people in PERSON.

I think much of this has to do with people becoming less and less tolerant to honesty or learning. People cannot stand to hear someone tell them a better way to do things. If it's not spoken or written dressed up in all kinds of sugary, carefully syrupy language underlined with rainbows and punctuated with unicorn farts, folks practically faint on a chaise lounge clutching a lace hanky. I'm sick of it.

With all due respect, this isn't a medical facility. It is however a place to connect with those on a level of civility and to converse. Certain guards are let down in relation to our peers. As well as other guards are up in the Workplace. The whole "grow a pair" sentiment obviously shows your ignorance to that fact. When someone is venting, redirection is absolutely not the right course of action.

Now in terms of topics that isn't some individual seeking a ear on something that is causing them emotional struggles; redirection is fine and quite informative.

Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
and if you search on allnurses.........and find many answers already instantly, and you still have a question on concern post it in the old thread, it gets directed to us veterans that have responded in our personal emails, i always open that email, and if i can help i will, we are not being rude, we are trying to facilitate your critical thinking skills, which will make you an EVEN BETTER NURSE , and we are here to help each other........you may pvt.msg me any time, i only have 42yrs experience and am on this site daily. i do check gen nurse discussion, patient safety, and any other topic i amy be interested in daily, even if i dont have a pvt msg. best wishes to you. :yes:

Although I don't use the email updates (was getting far too many of them!), I do check my bookmarks when I visit the site. Those old posts that get new replies are so much easier to find than to sort through the hundreds of posts that appear every day. And quite honestly, I've taken 20 minutes sometimes to respond to questions that have been posted, and linking to that post that took so long not only can provide answers but also save me the time to type out another nearly identical response. So no, I don't find redirecting to old threads rude, but the way it comes across, as with any communication without all of the aural or verbal cues can either be intentionally rude or misinterpreted (and I'm as guilty as probably every other person on the internet).

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