Bad rep?

[ToriAneal]

Do you think that nurses receive a bad reputation for having a bad attitude? Is that something you have heard before? I have never worked around RN that has made me feel like " lower class." ( so to speak) or made me feel like " wow, he/she has a bad attitude today. When I did my externship back in 2011, every nurse I came in contact with was very nice to me. Sometimes we would even have a little chit chat. But some people tend of have a different out look on nurses. I honestly don't think it's fair. I have a few family members that work in the hospital and they feel like the nurses can be a little rude and at times and lazy. But once again, I have never had that experience. I honestly think the nurses are the heart of any company and their jobs are pretty freaking difficult at times. Even though I'am not a nurse, I truly understand. But my question is, is it something you hear a lot? And so does it frustrate you as a nurse for people to feel that way?

[cardiacfreak, ADN]

Rudeness does not come from being a nurse, rudeness comes from the person. And yes, I have met some rude nurses, I have also met rude waitresses, teachers, police officers, bank tellers, etc...

[ToriAneal]

I know that. But I was just asking in general only because people tend to say " the nurses are rude." They tend to label them. That's why I asked. may I ask what you encounter was like as far as " rude nurses."

[cardiacfreak, ADN]

I have experienced rudeness from not answering a question and walking away to one nurse telling me I was stupid. This is not the norm and in my 20+ years in the business I have had very few experiences with rudeness towards me or the patients.

[Sour Lemon]

I have a few family members that work in the hospital and they feel like the nurses can be a little rude and at times and lazy.

But my question is, is it something you hear a lot? And so does it frustrate you as a nurse for people to feel that way?

It's not something I hear a lot. And from what you say, it seems like you only hear it from your family and have had contrary experiences.

[Ackeem, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Yeah some people are really nasty, and they're literally in every profession.

[ToriAneal]

Yes I personally never had a bad experience. But besides that I've also heard it from a few co-workers.

[ToriAneal]

You are absolutely right. I just try to keep a smile and move on when I encounter someone that is rude.

[ToriAneal]

Wow. Calling you stupid? That was really out of order. The nurse at my facility told a few of my co-workers that they were beneath her and all they do for a living is wipe ass. I was like wow

[cardiacfreak, ADN]

Wow. Calling you stupid? That was really out of order. The nurse at my facility told a few of my co-workers that they were beneath her and all they do for a living is wipe ass. I was like wow

I've wiped a lot of butts in my time. I don't mind, it has paid for a house and cars.

[ToriAneal]

Lol I feel the same way. I've done it for years and I've never had to deal with being evicted, my bills have always been paid. I couldn't believe my boss made that remark. So much disrespect!

[BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN]

Unfair perception. Don't play into the myth.

I know that. But I was just asking in general only because people tend to say " the nurses are rude." They tend to label them. That's why I asked. may I ask what you encounter was like as far as " rude nurses."