are nurses satisfied?

How old are you and how long have you been working if ever?

After a while every job no matter what looses it's excitement.

I love my job, but after a while you seem to get bored with the same routine. Thats how every and any job is after a while. I am glad my job likes to float nurses after a certain amount of time to keep you on your toes and give you something new and different to do once in a while. Nursing homes can be as if you are in the same day, everyday. So I can see why the nurses can look like they are on autopilot. As a student you are new and excited about working with patients and helping them. When you actually get a job the newness wears off!

I think it doesn't really have that much to do with satisfaction. Sometimes a job is a job, you can still be satisfied with it even if you go on autopilot.

Satisfaction and enthusiasm aren't the same. You can really enjoy your job but it still be monotonous. With that being said, not everyone is cut out for every job... even nurses. The more experience you get the more you will realize nursing is just like every other job, there are those that are good at what they do and those that aren't.

Hopefully this will be an experience you will carry with you and remember that for your patients. Good luck with the rest of your clinicals and nursing career.

I love my job! I'm a new grad, and this is what I've wanted to do for years! Maybe they were just having a rough day? I know when I have a rough day I'm not the happiest nurse, but when I get home I know I did my best. If you find in the future you're losing satisfaction, then you have to fix it Take additional courses, and take some time to relax.

LOL Maybe I'm just an exception since I love taking courses to broaden my experience.

Then it becomes work. If it is a career you love and chose, it is always fun for you. I know(I've been there)

The routine can bring you down after a while--that's why it's always nice to have a few days off to yourself every month (if you can swing it, that is). Breaks up the routine and keeps working fresh. Having different patients always helps me; gives the chance to meet lots people from various backgrounds and walks of life.

If you're not feeling that enthusiasm any more and it's affecting your work-might be a good idea to fix it. As long as you stay fresh and keep learning and growing you should be good

One reason I like working in the hospital is the constant turnover of pts. I a SNF the pts are the same, the routine is the same, etc. Enjoy your enthusiasm and learn all you can! I am sure the residents found you and your classmates a refreshing change as well! Best of luck in your new career