Myers-Briggs Personality Type & CRNA's

[Toby's mum]

Hello,

This board is very informative and helpful--thanks to everyone for making it so interesting.

I'm curious as to Myers-Briggs Personality Types and CRNA's. The MB indicator identifies individuals as either introverted or extroverted and Sensing or Intuitive types. Myers-Briggs has 16 personality types such as ISTJ's, which stands for Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging and ENFP, which stands for Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceptive. The other introverted types are ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, INFJ, INTJ, INFP, INTP. The remaining extroverted types are: ESTP, ESFP, ESTJ, ESFJ, ENTP, ENFJ, and ENTJ.

My question is what is your MB personality type (if you know it--or want to take a guess) and do you thiink there are certain personality types that are more suited towards the work of being a successful CRNA?

Thanks :) Stephanie

[khetospreacher]

Any other INtP's-& what exactly is this saying about me??? :chair:

Intp here!!! I think we will be very good at what we do, it will be the routine tasks that will try us.

[boulergirl, CNA]

I tested in college as an INFJ (took the test with the career counseling office). On tickle.com I keep testing as an ISFJ (hmm) and on the Jung test I took today I was an ISFP. How did that happen? (Then again, I took today's test in the library where distractions abound. Go figure.)

[TRousse]

I have onserved that E and I distinction seems to be very misundertood. It seems that many assumt that Introverted means shy and not outgoing and that E would refer to someone who is very outgoing and social. What it really means though is how you direct your energy? Inward out out? When you need to recharge you batteries do you prefer to be around many people such as a Rock concert or party? Or do you prefer to recharge your batteries by spending some time alone or with one or a few close friends? Do you prefer one on one interactions and can share yourself and be more espressive OR do you prefer large group interactions? Do you tend to have a few close friends OR you socialise with many aquaintances? I just noticed that I hear alot of people saying in some situations I am an E but sometimes I'm and I. Of course there are various strengths of preferences so it's not that simple. Just thought I'd try to clear that one up. The other thing I feel may be a factor in answering the questions about I or E is that it is possible that there may be a cultural bias toward answering in favour of E rather than I and therefore may not be entirely accurate. This can create some confusion of what you truly are. Hope this helps.

[ICRN2008, BSN, RN]

I am an INFJ and I don't know if it's personality or what, but I have absolutely no desire to be a CRNA.

same for me

[caringchic]

So where do ISFJ types fit in with CRNA's? I am unfamiliar with this testing model. The online version did fit my personality.. a little scary... a five minute test describes me better than I can articulate myself!! LOL

[FloridaCCRN, CRNA]

ISFJ hoping to be CRNA someday

[midwife2b]

Not a CRNA... Just surfing and found this topic... took the abbreviated test and I'm ENFJ (teacher/idealist). I'm a midwife/whnp/labor nurse

Interesting!

[Annabelle57]

here's a little research i did on isfj's (like myself)... apply it how you will to the life of a crna:

[color=#11114f]introverted sensing feeling judging

isfjs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their "need to be needed." in extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most isfjs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life. (since isfjs, like all sjs, are very much bound by the prevailing social conventions, their form of "service" is likely to exclude any elements of moral or political controversy; they specialize in the local, the personal, and the practical.)

isfjs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them. admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the isfjs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating ("if you want it done right, do it yourself"). and although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they're getting, it's somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself). (and as low-profile is, their actions don't call attention to themselves as with charismatic es.) because of all of this, isfjs are often overworked, and as a result may suffer from psychosomatic illnesses.

in the workplace, isfjs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. isfjs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. they are capable of forming strong loyalties, but these are personal rather than institutional loyalties; if someone they've bonded with in this way leaves the company, the isfj will leave with them, if given the option. traditional careers for an isfj include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.

while their work ethic is high on the isfj priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. isfjs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle--and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. when these include es who want to socialize with the rest of the world, or self-contained its, the isfj must learn to adjust to these behaviors and not interpret them as rejection. being sjs, they place a strong emphasis on conventional behavior (although, unlike stjs, they are usually as concerned with being "nice" as with strict propriety); if any of their nearest and dearest depart from the straight-and-narrow, it causes the isfj major embarrassment: the closer the relationship and the more public the act, the more intense the embarrassment (a fact which many of their teenage children take gleeful advantage of). over time, however, isfjs usually mellow, and learn to regard the culprits as harmless eccentrics :-). needless to say, isfjs take infinite trouble over meals, gifts, celebrations, etc., for their loved ones--although strong js may tend to focus more on what the recipient should want rather than what they do want.

like most is, isfjs have a few, close friends. they are extremely loyal to these, and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment's notice. (however, like most fs they hate confrontation; if you get into a fight, don't expect them to jump in after you. you can count on them, however, run and get the nearest authority figure.) unlike with eps, the older the friendship is, the more an isfj will value it. one isfj trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven't known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. for instance, an isfj child may be reproved for "sulking," the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided "good manners." an adult isfj may drive a (later ashamed) friend or so into a fit of temper over the isfj's unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they "didn't want to burden anyone with." those close to isfjs should learn to watch for the warning signs in these situations and take the initiative themselves to uncover the problem.

famous isfjs:

louisa may alcott

alfred, lord tennyson

queen elizabeth ii of england

robert e. lee

queen mary i ("bloody mary") of england

fictional:

bianca in taming of the shrew

david copperfield

hero in much ado about nothing

melanie in gone with the wind

ophelia in hamlet

dr. john h. watson, m.d. (sherlock holmes' faithful sidekick)

u.s. presidents: william howard taft johnny carson, comedian

jerry seinfeld

kristi yamaguchi, us olympic figure skater

[boulergirl, CNA]

WOW!! That description just nailed me! :rotfl:

My former boss told me that I do great one-on-one with people, but don't do very well in the supervising department. Well, I stepped down from that responsibility and don't miss it anyway! I still hate training new people, though.

In regards to being in distress and not telling anyone...my family couldn't understand FOR YEARS why I've acted odd or experienced angry phases on occasion. Then my sister and I figured out that I tend to weird out when PMS comes calling. I just thought it was a personality quirk and tried to ignore it.

Thanks for the ISFJ profile. Now I know I'm not alone!

[TNTsunflower]

ESFJ- I think im the only one with this type on here! hahah, i dont know if thats a positive thing. Start CRNA school this January 2006! Happy Holidays!

[hanpat13]

Wow! This has pegged me right down to the group project description. Almost creepy...INTJ.

I'm known for saying "I know what I don't know", so this quote is really kinda eery: "INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know."

This is a great thread.

Kris

[optimisticSRNA]

I know this is an old thread, but so interesting. I'm an ESFJ:) and interviewing for CRNA school next week!