I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

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I started a job as a nurse in a nursing home about a month ago and there are about 3-4 nurses that I take report from that are run down, negative, desensitized and really could give a rats a** about the patients. It makes me so freaking mad to hear the patients say "Oh shes so mean because she refuses to give me my PRN MOM because she says all I will do is mess all in my diapers." Just the other day, one of my patients said "My nurse would not give me my Nitroglycerin when I was having chest pain, She said I should try to tough it out. Boy did I have a terrible night." ***. I know in my heart I will never get so worn out and complacent in my job that I will treat my patients like that. I was a CNA for 14 years and had the best attitude. The nurses in my facility have been there for 15- 25+ year and are lazy, rude and just worn out. They even look Ragged. All their clothing are faded and and dull and their hair looks dull and unkept. I wish they would all retire and stop making their patients lives H***. Just my two cents, Vent is over.

Overall I really like my new job. Its tough but very doable. So much better than being a CNA and the money is great. I love my residents. When I come on they treat me like I'm the next best thing to sliced bread. One of my patients said to me "I like you because you really seem like you care." That really made my day.

I work in a medical suply store at the moment while I am trying to get my degree. I wear Quarks made by nursemates. They are the most comfy shoes I have ever had. They form to your foot and are like a croc but with no holes. I simply use windex to clean them and they a sparkly white everyday!

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It seems that good points have been made by all. Perhaps this will help others understand both sides of this issue that will effect many nurses especially new nurses. My suggestion is to try and have a good conversation with your seasoned nurses, and those who have been in it long, be sure to do the same with the new nurses. I am sure it will be a tremendous learning experience for all. Be kind to each other, you do have at least one thing in common.

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Personally, I never became like that "mean, nasty, nurse."

However, I became exactly like that "tired, old nurse with a fat behind."

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What brand of nursing shoes do you wear that are machine washable?

http://www.allheart.com/ckpremier.html

When you get home from work, take the insoles out, & put the shoes in the washer. Set them on a paper towel to dry.

They will be dry by the next day.

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Personally, I never became like that "mean, nasty, nurse."

However, I became exactly like that "tired, old nurse with a fat behind."

I'm a new nurse and I started as the tired old nurse with a fat behind!

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

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Specializes in Geriatrics,AL,Psych,Detox.
It sounds like you're being the best nurse that you can be and making a difference in people's lives despite being surrounded by negativity. Keep up the good work.

It's hard, but try not to judge a persons insides by their outsides.

(Also your vent would be better received by some of us without the **'s)

Oh, c'mon Tweety! Stars never hurt anyone. They are not directed at anyone...

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Personally, I never became like that "mean, nasty, nurse."

However, I became exactly like that "tired, old nurse with a fat behind."

HAHAHAHAHA..you're funny!!

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.
Originally Posted by Hellllllo Nurse viewpost.gif

Personally, I never became like that "mean, nasty, nurse."

However, I became exactly like that "tired, old nurse with a fat behind."

:nono:

Me too! Never mean and nasty...just tired, old, and a fat behind!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.
Oh, c'mon Tweety! Stars never hurt anyone. They are not directed at anyone...

No but a professional can vent their concerns without profanity and using stars in the place of bad words is still profanity. See the Terms of Service.

Sorry if you don't like it but you agree to them when you signed up. :trout:

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Hey everyone, I was not at all trying to offend any nurse that is older in age. It just so happen that some of the nurses that I was talking about were older. So please don't think that I am saying that if you are an older nurse, that you should retire. I am only commenting on what is happening in my place of employment. Not trying to rub anyone the wrong way.[/quote\\\ :nono: instead of being so crtical way not ask some of them out to your place and give them each a little gift in those paper shpping bags you know at the dollor store filledwith neutral color lipglosses pinks light color neutral tones with some litleteas and with a coupon to uniform store with a nice note I am glad you here there is so much wisdom email me if you want you have careful dont you realize the majority of ltcs are over 40years old and the boomers are getting near 50 60 eck girl watch yourself .
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thank you tweety i dont know how old you are but iam a pre geezer nurse and it just cofounds me these sweet younghearts with al their emotions why not use the symbols like the smiling face sticking out tougue instead of stars tweety you andI know what the problble meaning if thosse stars were ohohohh

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i am a old geezer nurse, been doin this job for nigh on 22 years. me old , washed out and rigor mortis is setting in.i'm old and tired... but i have to pay my bills and the kids and cats like to eat , i live with my mom who has been a nurse for 50 years and she's more washed out than i am... yes i am negative but to vent makes that a positive. nursing is a stressful , hard job and you become old before your time. but it is a rewarding job and it's nice to see people get better.

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