Becoming more assertive

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I am entering into the nursing profession because I am a very compassionate person who feels good when I'm helping others. However, all too often, my kindness gets mistaken for weakness. I am a little worried that I am going to get walked over by nurses who eat their young or by others who will try to push their work off on me. I have a very hard time with confrontation. I don't want to come off aggressive however, I don't want to burn out of nursing because I am constantly being dumped on. Has anyone ever gone through this and if so, how did you overcome it?

Specializes in My first yr. as a LVN!.

Alternator81-Ha! you hit it right on the nose! Love the input and you are 100% correct! They are also your competition!

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, home-care.

I had to learn to say "I'll get back to you".. Take a moment, make a decision, then give an answer either yes or no.

I had a terrible time saying No without an excuse.

My New Years Resoluation btw is "No more excuses" when it comes to exercise. LOL

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