Re: Why did I ever go into Nursing?
You have some great options available to you. You could find a better unit, a better facility, or ride it out. I just want to share my experience.
I work as a dialysis nurse and almost every day I'm the newbie on the unit. Without fail someone will say "is so-and-so off today" which I interpret as "we want so-and-so and not YOU". What I noticed is that I have to prove myself every single time I go to a new facility. A few people are nice, but just about everyone gives me attitude the first few times I'm there. After they've seen me a few times they back off.
I realize this is different from having to deal with them all day every day. But I think people in general are a little abrupt at first, but then eventually they warm up and behave better. The first few times I got this attitude it upset me a little. It was really offensive to have people sigh and roll their eyes when I ask where things are or request something. But it got better once they got to know me.
Maybe it's over simplified, but I have noticed this over the years in the many jobs I've had. I've worked places where I was ganged up on and bullied at first, but I just kept showing up and eventually they got over it.
Best of luck. It sucks in the beginning but it's worth it in the end. Once you establish yourself and become more confident, you will be more assertive and won't get picked on as much.
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