I noticed a huge difference in the past month in regards to the unit culture when we had an all male shift this past month. When working with all males, the shift just seems way way better.
The environment was so pleasant because no one was flipping out because the floors weren't mopped on our shift, no one was throwing a fit because there were not enough small sized gloves in the isolation cart, we focused on RN life saving interventions. I mean two patients coded, both were brought back. During the code everyone was calm, positive, people were laughing, and just all around positive.
I actually left work thinking wow this is a great team to work with.
However, when its a mostly female shift the focus is completely different. I remember a code when women were screaming for atropine, and not wanting to do chest compression because their back hurt. I remember getting talked down to because the room was a mess after the code. I remember the day time supervisor throwing a fit because the pt closet was unorganized.
I really like working with an all male shift. My god it is so much better.
but personally... my favorite thing about being around more guys is to not hear stuff about shopping, pedicures, and what not. Not saying all women talk about it all the time but when they do I find myself staring at the wall or computer. I remember in nursing school, 3 girls and the preceptor were talking about getting a "boob job". I just felt like this...
Would it be OK to say, "Last shift went so much better because we had all white nurses"? Hopefully not. Then why is it OK to say that your shift went better because you had no female nurses on your shift?
Race differences are not the same as gender differences...so let's stick to comparing "apples to apples."
couldn't agree more, always love those shifts, but there are some women who have there stuff together which makes things better. those disorganized chaotic ones god help them and those long shifts of blah blah blah.
couldn't agree more, always love those shifts, but there are some women who have there stuff together which makes things better. those disorganized chaotic ones god help them and those long shifts of blah blah blah.
I've got a few male coworkers that have their stuff together. Don't mind working with them. Perhaps I should rethink my desire of not allowing men to be hired at all.
Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
It's funny....I seem to have always worked with a mixed gender crowd. It depends on the individuals. Sometimes guys are as drama driven as the women and sometimes the male dominance between them can be an issue. My preference is a mix of guys and gals who are secure and knowledgeable.
It's funny....I seem to have always worked with a mixed gender crowd. It depends on the individuals. Sometimes guys are as drama driven as the women and sometimes the male dominance between them can be an issue. My preference is a mix of guys and gals who are secure and knowledgeable.
I prefer knowledgeable, laid back nurses that get their act together when poop hits the fan.
Been there,done that, ASN, RN
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Must take the Y chromosome to stay positive and laughing during a code.