do you ever get scared?

Annaiya, NP · Oct 24, 2010

There is a reason we get paid so well for what we do, it isn't an easy job. But that isn't to say that it isn't worth it. Every job is going to have it's bad days, but not every job allows you to make a difference in people's lives like nursing does. It is good to go in knowing that it isn't always easy, it will help you learn how to cope with the bad days better. But the good days should always out number the bad.

Meesterjojo · Oct 24, 2010

I was reading in the nurses forums about some of the not so great aspects of being a nurse tonight, and sometimes I wonder how I will handle it. I really want to be able to care for people thats what is in my heart. I have a hard time sometimes being very smooth in my everyday life handling certain situations. so after reading those posts I wonder how I will cope with very demanding patients like those that are insisting that I fluff their pillows and stuff while I have other patients that really need my care. I am worried that I will make people mad at me...
What is everyone elses thoughts on this kind of stuff?
Carla

Can't fluff pillows at a corporate job! I know- they're not fun. Any job outside of selling tacos or clothing will come with some degree of stress and problems, and you must be able to cope.

oklahomagal · Oct 25, 2010

I have never been very good at sugar coating things and making it sound good. I guess I am just worried that I will make someone mad and get wrote up. I will get over it I am sure. Nothing like having good mentors to help you along. Hopefully I will find someone like that when I get into school.