I'm an airline pilot who lost his job due to company closure, and have no hope of finding another flying job in the near future thanks to our wonderful economy. I'm seriously considering becoming an RN, but have some concerns, and reservations.
I'm shocked to hear about all the back-stabbing that seems to go on in nursing - both from my sister (RN), and through this site. It is so ingrained in me, and I am so used to pilots watching each-others backs, that I have a hard time believing so much goes on. Professionalism is of paramount importance.
I would think that most go into nursing to help. Why then, do you help patients, but stab each-other in the back?
Is it a personality trait of those that go into nursing?
Is it because most nurses are female? A good number of our female flight attendants enjoyed trying to get each-other into trouble. I would assume those in nursing are not like this as becoming a FA is a few week course, and nursing is years.
Is it just a small minority that do such things, and make it seem worse than it is?
Are male nurses less susceptible to being stabbed?
We always stuck together, and it was us against the company who was breaking the rules. It would be tough for me to go into a work environment with scheming co-workers. I would assume that anyone on a site such as this is not a back-stabber, but a helpful type - let me know what I would be in for.
