Aren't You just Incredibly Proud?

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I am a newbie. Like I said in a previous post, I am at the wiggly puppy stage; just about to embark on my schooling as a nurse. I have been drawn to this forum lately and have been reading like a sponge (okay, finishing statistics is boring too...), but the stories I am reading are amazing. Struggles to get in, to find a job, to keep a job, to balance all that life throws at everyone here. I can't help to think how proud (and daunted) I am to join this unique group of individuals. I am humbled to think of what you all have done to make it through and to make it work. I can't wait to get started.

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Proud? Of myself? No - while I felt a certain amount of pride of accomplishment when I earned my CNA certification, and having made the cut for LVN, I'm not too terribly proud of that - I've done better.

Of my co-workers? Some; perhaps most. The majority of them do a stunning job taking care of the residents under arduous conditions - a few I'm genuinely ashamed to share a species with them.

Of my residents? Always - even when they'd like to stick me through a wall, I'm always proud of them. Especially the ones who try to function despite the continued failing of their bodies; especially the ones with dementia who fight so hard for normalcy when everything is stacked against them.

The very best of luck to you, Susan1012 - I hope you enjoy your journey through the world of nursing. Peace.

----- Dave

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
I am a newbie. Like I said in a previous post, I am at the wiggly puppy stage; just about to embark on my schooling as a nurse. I have been drawn to this forum lately and have been reading like a sponge (okay, finishing statistics is boring too...), but the stories I am reading are amazing. Struggles to get in, to find a job, to keep a job, to balance all that life throws at everyone here. I can't help to think how proud (and daunted) I am to join this unique group of individuals. I am humbled to think of what you all have done to make it through and to make it work. I can't wait to get started.
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Congratulations on passing your very first stage of nursing! I hope you have someone who can record your excitement at this moment:woot:

Good luck to you!

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Specializes in CMSRN.

I am still a newbie, having just graduated and gotten my license in June, but I am incredibly happy and proud to be an RN. I know it wasn't an easy road to get here and hope that I am able to do good things for my patients in the years to come.

Good luck!

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I agree with you OP =)

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Specializes in ICU.

I have a nice set of accomplishment for what I have achieved and what I have done, but it's not like I've walked on the moon.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Emergency, CEN.

I am proud to be a nurse.

I like what I accomplish at work, that my children brag about their mom, and that my husband loves knowing just how to comfort me after a bad work night. I'm proud that bodily fluids and invasive procedures hold no control over whether or not I eat my lunch. I love that I have a work family just as dysfunctional but caring as my home family. I love that my Mom Voice works on pts even up to twice my age, that I can run towards a code instead of away from one. I like wearing funny knee socks under my scrubs, having a "secret language" (Coffee PO q30 PRN, anyone?), and knowing 30+ uses for flushes.

Sure there are times when I'm not all that happy and think about other jobs I could be doing, but they just don't compare. It's ok to like your job. Some of us secretly do.

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It's the profession for what it is. To paint it as perfection is not realistic. Even this naive newbie can see that lol. Thanks for the positive comments everyone! Good to know people can understand the meaning and tone of a post :) Keep on keepin on!

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Specializes in Public Health, TB.

I am proud of what I've accomplished education-wise: LPN, AD, BSN, MN. I am glad that I can advise my family on health concerns and I think they are proud of me.

But as for my current job, I am mostly just tired. Tired of the constant push for transfer, discharge, admit faster, faster, faster. Tired of dealing with providers who won't listen to nurses until a patient codes. Tired of management who only focus on pain scores, HPPD, and bar coding percentages. I am tired of seeing RNs and CNAs brought to the point of tears on a regular basis. I am tired of the noise of IVs, bed alarms, call lights and telephones. Tired of hearing when is the doctor coming, when is my test, when can I eat, when is my pain shot due?

I am seeking another job, but not a lot to choose from in my area for now.

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Specializes in Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele.

I get what you're trying to say OP. I worked hard in school and I work hard at my job and sure, there are days where I'd rather sleep in or go to the beach, but for the most part I like my job and can't think of anything else I'd rather do. There are very definitely frustrating aspects of nursing, but some of us DO like our jobs. :)

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I love the "wiggly-puppy stage" visual. Stay positive and you will do fine!

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Not proud exactly. Glad that I can do a job that I feel is ethically sound. That at the end of the day I did no harm. That I work for a non profit. That I am not involved in screwing anyone over in any shape or form. I guess that's for the insurance companies and other wastes of space that siphon off health care dollars.

I guess I go to bed with a clean conscience.

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