*When they stare at me for over 3 seconds for no apparent reason! Especially, when I'm trying to eat a subway sandwich or something and they just feel the need to watch me eat. Or when I'm trying to fix my hair in a portable mirror and they just feel the need to glance at me more then twice. Once should be enough because it's rude!
*When they walk so slowww in front of me to the point where I just want to push them. Because I am a very impatient person to the point where the littlest things tick me off if it's not fast enough.
*I hate when people tries to start a conversation with me! So I just smile and nod my head and hope that they get the jist that I don't want to talk. And it's not even people in general, it's actually because I'm a bad conversationalist!
Why I dislike kids:
* I don't necessarily hate them but I do force myself to be nice as possible to them. However, I really don't like interacting with children unless it's to hold a baby.
*I don't want kids until my late 30s. Go figure. And I especially don't want to get married because every relationship I get into it only lasts for about 3 months because I love being a loner. If I'm going to work seeing people then I would like to come home and see no people.
But I love animals (I have 4 dogs)! However, I just don't see myself working with animals in the future because I would love to keep my hands in tact.
And no guys I am not trolling. This is really an everything for me and it's the reasons why it is so hard for me to commit to nursing. And I actually have an appointment set up with a therapist July 18 before I go off to nursing school and it's to find out why I really act this way.
So I just wanted to make this thread because after scrolling Allnurses for the last two days I find that threads like these are not common but their are people out there who is just like me and wants to go into nursing. I want to be a nurse because I find that I really like helping people and kids at their weakest points but other than that I hate people.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
Maybe you can work in hospice home health? Minimal interaction and your near death all the time. Patients are quiet and unconscious!
Oh holy God do NOT recommend that the person who repeatedly states that they hate people and are seeking psychiatric help to overcome that should work in Hospice. That is cruel and completely unacceptable.
If you don't know that hospice patients are not all quiet and unconscious you could perhaps peruse the Hospice section and do a bit of personal research before making such statements.
Beyond that, even if the patient is not responsive their grieving family is sure to be plenty responsive and anyone who has worked with grieving families know that they are not infrequently difficult to deal with dependent upon their coping skills.
I believe the OP; she has made it clear that she hates people.
I cannot fathom what would make her want to be a nurse knowing that nurses care for people.
I also cannot imagine how this home schooled individual who works at (was it Panera?) would know that she prefers unconscious patients in the ICU on night shift?
Not knowing the OP at all my first thoughts were that this person is a bit immature and self absorbed although I give her kudos for ability to self reflect on some level.
Nope, nursing would not be a good career choice for someone who hates people, unless you are going to throw in a bit of self loathing.
My mind is absolutely BLOWN by how many people think hospice is a dumping ground for nurses who hate people and want to interact as little as possible with patients. May those posters find themselves with GOOD nurses when they reach their own end.
I did a ride along with a home health hospice nurse one day. It's the only direct hospice experience I got in school. This nurse..... She had the most beautiful spirit. She was so perfect for her job. She knew her patients. I mean right down to what to change in their environments to produce comfort. Sounds, smells, etc. We visited one walkie/talkie, heard about his family drama. We sat and listened the entire time. There was no hurrying to get through a task list. There was us, and him. Psychosocial needs were just as important as the medications.
How can you help promote a good death without listening to and talking with the patient? This job requires a high tolerance for family dynamics, a ton of patience for the ones who do get under your skin, and a high EQ to know you can respond to these patients in an appropriate way.
I couldn't live with myself if I thought my grandma had a nurse who hates people, or treats her like they might.
My mind is absolutely BLOWN by how many people think hospice is a dumping ground for nurses who hate people and want to interact as little as possible with patients. May those posters find themselves with GOOD nurses when they reach their own end.
I did a ride along with a home health hospice nurse one day. It's the only direct hospice experience I got in school. This nurse..... She had the most beautiful spirit. She was so perfect for her job. She knew her patients. I mean right down to what to change in their environments to produce comfort. Sounds, smells, etc. We visited one walkie/talkie, heard about his family drama. We sat and listened the entire time. There was no hurrying to get through a task list. There was us, and him. Psychosocial needs were just as important as the medications.
How can you help promote a good death without listening to and talking with the patient? This job requires a high tolerance for family dynamics, a ton of patience for the ones who do get under your skin, and a high EQ to know you can respond to these patients in an appropriate way.
I couldn't live with myself if I thought my grandma had a nurse who hates people, or treats her like they might.
Totally agree. I shadowed a hospice nurse for a semester when I was in nursing school. Definitely not a job for someone who can't deal with people.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
Joking! Agh guys, where's ur sense of humor?��
Okay, Okay
I reacted before I read the part about the joke.
Seriously though it is difficult to tell when people are just dumb about hospice care vs. when they are joking. There is SO MUCH IGNORANCE on the topic.
I'll still like your posts, but I do love kitties.
OCNRN63, RN
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In that case, I am not liking any more of your posts. I love cats!