Nursing Attitudes

Rodoon, BSN, MSN, RN · Sep 21, 2011

OP,

The more experience you have the more you can evalutate the data and react to it. You didn't mention if you asked a question, and the others answered you by saying "No biggie." Students tend to focus on details because they're learning. If you pointed out something wrong, a small wrong, and they looked at it and concluded 'No biggie" then you should ask your instructor to clarify. If they're critiquing your work, and nitpick, this is normal and take it with a good attitude. Also, certain units have things they focus on and take pride in, so live and learn. Once you're a functioning team member you'll rise to the unit's expectations.

Nascar nurse, ASN, RN · Sep 21, 2011

Sorry,
You will be on the menu for a while or until
someone newer comes around...

See, I think this just perpetuates the myth.

To the OP - I personally think someone thinks you are worth improving. To learn and grow in this profession you must have someone who will show you the little things (the details) of what makes a good nurse a great nurse. If these people are telling you with an attitude of "It's no big deal" I see it as they are saying "Hey look, here's the best way to go about___, but I'm not giving you a hard time". Be thankful for this and do your best to learn from their gentle guidance. From my personal experience I don't waste my time on the new nurses with the know it all attitudes but there are some really good new ones with the potential to be great. They are worth showing them the little details but I try hard to make it sound like I'm not eating them in the process. This could be the same thing.

chulada77, ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN · Sep 22, 2011

Hi,
I am a LPN nursing student and I also work in a Health Care setting and was just wondering how nurses just brush things off. Where I work the nurses and nurse practitioners are constantly picking at the littlest things and then they tell me to just brush it off. Is it something that comes with time and knowing what to expect? (I'm 22 working with all adults about 20 years my senior) I would just like some insight and tips to help me become a better person and nurse for it.

I had a nurse manager who was like that, she always had a better way of doing things and had to stop her nurses to tell them how right she was and how wrong we were. I try to have patience with people like that but every so often I put my foot down and tell em how cricital and unhelpful their opinions are. Usually after you stick up for yourself one time they will learn that you are not a gal that can be pushed around. You don't need to be a "better person" , you just need to be a confident person! Go get em Girl!

smorgan1228 · Sep 22, 2011

Yes, english is my first language and trying to phrase this question in a non offensive way was my first priority. Thank you everyone for your encouragement it means alot that I am not alone :) and I work in a college Health Center and I've been the receptionist for almost 3 years now. The rules are constantly changing and it is hard not to forget all of them all the time. When I get coverage from the nurses they are constantly running to me asking "how do I do this?" but they can pick me apart when there not up there and its me running the show. I just hope that this will make me a better nurse for it and that I can learn what to act like and what not to act like.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 22, 2011

Yes, english is my first language and trying to phrase this question in a non offensive way was my first priority. Thank you everyone for your encouragement it means a lot that I am not alone :) and I work in a college Health Center and I've been the receptionist for almost 3 years now. The rules are constantly changing and it is hard not to forget all of them all the time. When I get coverage from the nurses they are constantly running to me asking "how do I do this?" but they can pick me apart when there not up there and its me running the show. I just hope that this will make me a better nurse for it and that I can learn what to act like and what not to act like.

:hug:That English as a first language comment was mean......besides being an example of what you are experiencing :mad: . Some people just can't feel good about themselves without putting someone else down.....consider the source and move on....I was hoping that it was them teaching you the "right" way and saw you got upset and told you to never mind. Follow the policies and procedures and learn how you won't be.....:heartbeat

smorgan1228 · Sep 22, 2011

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate it!! and Esme it was mean and that is exactly the way that my nurses are to me its just little digs about how I do my job that make me feel the way I feel. :uhoh3: Its just exhausting to hear a lot of negative comments all day when I'm attempting to incorporate what I've learned in school with my job. It will get better soon I hope! :)

morte, LPN, LVN · Sep 23, 2011

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate it!! and Esme it was mean and that is exactly the way that my nurses are to me its just little digs about how I do my job that make me feel the way I feel. Its just exhausting to hear a lot of negative comments all day when I'm attempting to incorporate what I've learned in school with my job. It will get better soon I hope! :)

No, not mean at all. Your post was difficult to read/interpret. I was clarifying if you did/didn't have a language barrier issue. If you saw meanness in my post, where there was none, this may go a ways to explain your problems with you coworkers.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 23, 2011

No, not mean at all. Your post was difficult to read/interpret. I was clarifying if you did/didn't have a language barrier issue. If you saw meanness in my post, where there was none, this may go a ways to explain your problems with you coworkers.

I read it differently..... "I am having trouble understanding your post.....I was wondering if a language other than english is your primary language as the writing seems awkward:o" versus "Is English, especially American English your primary language? Perhaps You could elaborate.....:cool:" Even if there was a language barrier....was it truly necessary to point that out rather than just asking for it to be clarified? Sometimes we all need to be aware of how we are percieved.........just saying......