It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

healwithlove · Mar 4, 2016

The point that you obviously missed was that IN MY OPINION, IN MY BELIEF, (I emphasized this many times but I will again) nurses should have passion for their job, they should CARE about the person they are supposed to CARE for. You can be both skilled and passionate, and through my education and personal experience it makes a huge difference having an indifferent nurse just doing their job vs. one with energy, love, and true caring. But as always, everyone will believe what they want. After all, it is probably just the money that provides the drive, and not the human putting their trust and health into the nurses' hands. So yes, I definitely believe myself that it would be amazing if all nurses were skilled, nurturing, and passionate. I can't change other people, but I can do this myself and perhaps others will see the major difference in patients and try it themselves. I know you don't believe me, but maybe you could research this yourself, the big difference in an assuring, nurturing nurse(or doctor) vs. one that is not this way and is just "doing their job skillfully."

Jensmom7, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2016

The point that you obviously missed was that IN MY OPINION, IN MY BELIEF, (I emphasized this many times but I will again) nurses should have passion for their job, they should CARE about the person they are supposed to CARE for. You can be both skilled and passionate, and through my education and personal experience it makes a huge difference having an indifferent nurse just doing their job vs. one with energy, love, and true caring. But as always, everyone will believe what they want. After all, it is probably just the money that provides the drive, and not the human putting their trust and health into the nurses' hands. So yes, I definitely believe myself that it would be amazing if all nurses were skilled, nurturing, and passionate. I can't change other people, but I can do this myself and perhaps others will see the major difference in patients and try it themselves. I know you don't believe me, but maybe you could research this yourself, the big difference in an assuring, nurturing nurse(or doctor) vs. one that is not this way and is just "doing their job skillfully."

The thing is, you aren't a nurse. You haven't been where we have, you have no frame of reference.

So, while you have every right to your opinions and beliefs, coming to a nursing forum and telling nurses what they should feel and how they should act, when you don't walk the walk and talk the talk yourself yet (if ever; you have to finish your pre-reqs, get accepted to and pass a nursing program, pass NCLEX and then get a real nursing job) is rude at best and condescending and uninformed at worst.

healwithlove · Mar 4, 2016

Wow and it's not rude to be negative to others (if ever... ok Mr./Ms. Negative, how did YOU get in the program then), practice what you preach! Get yourself off your high pedestal because it is possible for anybody to become a nurse and I will prove to you and all the other nurses like you that you CAN be caring towards people and passionate about your job. I have seen it myself! You should never be demeaning towards others because they want a job you already have. You don't even want to research the differences nurturing makes in recovery for patients. Don't you think you should care? I think so. But what do I know, I'm not a nurse yet so I obviously don't know the importance of caring for a person whose health is in your hands! Nope. No idea. It is not like that IS THE REASON why I am going to be a nurse. Be a positive influence in people's lives, quit being so rude and negative! It is not going to hurt you, and will probably be better for your health in the end. Geez!

Farawyn · Mar 4, 2016

*following*

emmjayy, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2016

> makes posts about how you should not be demeaning towards others

> demeans others

:cautious:

pixierose, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2016

The point that you obviously missed was that IN MY OPINION, IN MY BELIEF, (I emphasized this many times but I will again) nurses should have passion for their job, they should CARE about the person they are supposed to CARE for. You can be both skilled and passionate, and through my education and personal experience it makes a huge difference having an indifferent nurse just doing their job vs. one with energy, love, and true caring. But as always, everyone will believe what they want. After all, it is probably just the money that provides the drive, and not the human putting their trust and health into the nurses' hands. So yes, I definitely believe myself that it would be amazing if all nurses were skilled, nurturing, and passionate. I can't change other people, but I can do this myself and perhaps others will see the major difference in patients and try it themselves. I know you don't believe me, but maybe you could research this yourself, the big difference in an assuring, nurturing nurse(or doctor) vs. one that is not this way and is just "doing their job skillfully."

Holy broad generalizations, Batman.

I'm a nursing student, and by far the best learning experiences I have had are from nurses you'd consider COB. What I learn from them will hopefully allow me not to kill someone someday. No amount of sweeping kindness will help prevent a massive mistake.

Nurse Leigh · Mar 4, 2016

JasmineZStrokes please tell me if you are using your real name, because I Googled it, and ummm. If it is the *real* you, your future employers and professors may have some "beliefs" about how you portray yourself in social media.

While you appear to be a physically attractive person, some people in health care might be concerned with the number/content of your photos.

In nursing, healthcare companies make it difficult to walk that fine line of having an online persona that, fair or not, some *may* find objectionable.

Just something to keep in mind as you judge us.

healwithlove · Mar 4, 2016

You can do both. Scratch that, I guess people can't do both. Whatever. I will.

Jensmom7, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2016

Wow and it's not rude to be negative to others (if ever... ok Mr./Ms. Negative, how did YOU get in the program then), practice what you preach! Get yourself off your high pedestal because it is possible for anybody to become a nurse and I will prove to you and all the other nurses like you that you CAN be caring towards people and passionate about your job. I have seen it myself! You should never be demeaning towards others because they want a job you already have. You don't even want to research the differences nurturing makes in recovery for patients. Don't you think you should care? I think so. But what do I know, I'm not a nurse yet so I obviously don't know the importance of caring for a person whose health is in your hands! Nope. No idea. It is not like that IS THE REASON why I am going to be a nurse. Be a positive influence in people's lives, quit being so rude and negative! It is not going to hurt you, and will probably be better for your health in the end. Geez!

Ok, a few things here and then I'm done with this thread, since you seem determined to make it all about you.

1. You don't know what you're talking about. Period. You are not now, not have you ever been a nurse. From the way you say things, you come across very immature and self righteous. Neither of these qualities will help you at all should you actually become a nurse.

2. Also, from the way you present yourself, I'm guessing you're very young. Pretty sure I've been a nurse since WAY before you were a gleam in your daddy's eye. Letting you know that you're way off base with your attitude isn't being negative or demeaning. It's most likely more blunt than anyone has ever had the audacity to speak to you, but that's what happens when you're ostensibly an adult (even when you don't act like one). People in the real world have no obligation to make you feel warm and fuzzy.

3. I don't argue with children. Come back when you have some seasoning and have learned how to speak more respectfully to others. It's a life lesson many youngsters need to learn before they get into the work force and get taught that they really aren't all that.

To the students and newbie nurses in this forum who have learned how to treat others and be treated, and who are the hope for the future of nursing, I applaud you. It's a difficult journey, and it won't get easier. Almost 40 years in; I've learned a lot, and know that I don't know nearly all of it yet.

Nurse Leigh · Mar 4, 2016

LOL @ "it's possible for anybody to become a nurse"

Read a few threads and see that isn't exactly the case.

How can someone think they know why a nurse chose her or his profession? If they provide efficient, effective care and advocacy that follows EBP who cares if they did go into nursing for the money? Never understood why nurses aren't supposed to expect appropriate compensation.

healwithlove · Mar 4, 2016

I'm sure I will help people more positively and skillfully than you ever did. And that's all that matters to me. I don't care about feeling warm and fuzzy myself, I want sick people to feel better in everyway.

In that way, I believe I am better. And 40 years from now you will be dead so I can't talk to you when I am seasoned, sorry.

Nurse Leigh · Mar 4, 2016

I'm sure I will help people more positively and skillfully than you ever did. And that's all that matters to me. I don't care about feeling warm and fuzzy myself, I want sick people to feel better in everyway.
In that way, I believe I am better. And 40 years from now you will be dead so I can't talk to you when I am seasoned, sorry.

This just gets better and better.