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Hmmm - I think you may want to re-think nursing if you don't want to be exposed to complaining people. People have a right to complain when they're sick - it's just part of the job.

Rwbil: Complaining or irate, call it what you want, nurses get plenty of both. Remember, as nurses we see people at their worst moments; in pain, in fear, dying. Unlike what you see on TV, the extreme distress of illness and injury does NOT bring out the best in people. Quite the opposite. As for the pleasant environment and socializing, we consider it a good day when we can find time to go to the bathroom. And, you are going to have to give shoots my friend, and a few other things you may like even less than that. The care we provide is often uncomfortable, sometimes painful for the patient, and they rarely suffer stoically. Nurses do not do surgery, but we do assist in bedside procedures, and we do not use those protective eye shields, gowns, and gloves because we like the fashion statement they make!

Here is a thought; go volunteer at a local hospital. Let the nurses know that you are thinking about a nursing career, and ask them to let you assist them. See what we really do (forget everything that you have ever seen on TV!). Pay attention to how patients, families, doctors, and hospital administration treat nurses. I think that after a few shifts, you will know the answer to your question.

Best of luck to you!