Changes in personality since you became a nurse?

RNonsense · Jan 19, 2003

hehehe...good...glad it ain't just me...

NurseShell · Jan 19, 2003

Originally posted by RNonsense
hehehe...good...glad it ain't just me...

Definitely not just you!!! Some things strike me as hilarious now that weren't even remotely funny a year ago!!

Some of it is material from pts and some from classmates...after our last clinical day a group of us went out for "happy hour" to celebrate and just 'bout peed outpants with stories from pts, friends who "just don't get nurses" etc.

l.rae · Jan 19, 2003

l was very quiet and accomadating, underneath that surface was a direct, matter of fact person. Nursing helped bring this out. as others mention, l have less patience for whining. my sense of humor is totally warped. l also do not tolerate ppl's petty nit picking ways....l will lock eyeballs with anyone and say "Is there a problem?"

baseline · Jan 20, 2003

Well believe it or not, I was painflully shy. I am still very introverted, but when it comes to work..........I can level someone with a word and a look. My sense of humor has ALWAYS been warped. No changes there!

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jan 20, 2003

When I was working, I noticed whenever I had my SUPERMAN SUIT (uniform) on I was invincible. I could DO anything, SAY anything, was POWERFUL and Felt Good.

Now just he opposite, NO SUPERMAN SUIT.....I am again shy, withdrawn, and powerless.

laurako · Jan 20, 2003

The biggest change I went through was thinking the little problems in my life were SO important, now that I deal with others lives everyday, those little things have become little. It is good for me, but sometimes I downplay friends problems also.

adrienurse, LPN · Jan 20, 2003

Well I've always had a warped sense of humor, but I don't think it was always this dark. My vocabulary has become much more colorful as well. I have no sympathy for friends who tell me they're "sick" but can't expand on that. My work ethic ain't what it used to be.

deespoohbear · Jan 20, 2003

My self confidence has improved greatly since I became a nurse. Having to be able to think quick on my feet has really sharpened my skills in all kinds of areas. Plus, like the other posters have mentioned-get to the point. I have no patience with people who think they are sick and really aren't. Aghhhhh!

maureeno · Jan 20, 2003

I think we all change over time anyway but certainly through nursing I have become less judgemental and more willing to suspend opinion. I also have a greater appreciation of the connectedness of life.

Glad2behere · Jan 20, 2003

I agree with maureeno, stated differently, I delay action or judgement until I am confident all the information is in that is relevant. Then I decide what needs to be adressed and in what priority, and I have absolutely no tolerance for complainers.

sjoe · Jan 20, 2003

Believe it or not, I used to feel compassion occasionally, but that was before my nursing career began.

angelbear · Jan 20, 2003

I think I am totally different at work than I am at home. More extroverted at work and funnier Work my fingers to the bone and can pretty much be everybodies everything. When I am off I pretty much want to be left alone and just come here. I used to be very social and hospitable at home but not anymore not sure what happened to me. Does worry me a tiny bit.