Verbal abuse (I'm not a nurse...yet!)

Hey guys and girls,

I'm currently a teacher and I'm thinking good and hard about going to nursing school. I've actually already applied for an ADN program, so I could be one of you sooner than I thought.

I have been reading a lot about newer nurses basically being chewed up and spit out. I'm sorry, but life is too short for people to be mean just for the sake of feeling empowered...especially in fields such as nursing and education, where we need anyone and everyone we can get.

Are males more prone to being verbally abused by "superiors", or are females more likely to take the abuse? Do you find male or female "superiors" easy to work with? I know it's inevitable that not everyone you work with will be the most easy-going person, but it sure makes it easier to not have to deal with a room full of angry people who have to lash out at others and make their days longer. Any words or any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!