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Introverted and working in the ED?

Hello all, 

I am a nurse with about one year of MS/Tele experience. I love what I do but I am quickly learning that I do not think floor nursing is for me. I have always been interested in working in the ED but I am quite introverted. I mean I like talking to people, like patients and coworkers. However, I just find myself not engaging in too much small talk and I am more focused on work. I have always been interested in the ED because I love to learn a lot with different environments. My question is, can an introverted nurse work in the ED? 

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    If it's working for you on the floor then it will in the ER.  In fact being work focused and not distracted might be an asset.  

    I'm introverted as well, but don't really mind making small talk.  Patients can be put at ease with someone that is perceived as friendly and just doesn't come in and is all business.    I worked with a nurse that was really introverted and when we used to have semi-private rooms back in the day would see her go into a patient's room, take vitals and walk out without saying a word.  The patient's didn't like her.  

     

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    Of course.

    As long as you can be interactive enough to be a pleasant team player you'll be fine from the introvert aspect. ??

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    Yes you can! I'm an introvert and doing just fine in a busy urgent care. Social skills can be learned by anyone, not just extroverts. 

    I'm not friends outside of work with my co-workers, and I don't share a lot of info about my personal life at work. That's a GOOD thing! As long as you can be pleasant, polite, and assertive when appropriate, introversion is not a problem. 

    Good luck!

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