I was in a continuing education class at my facility today and we had a Q and A session after the lectures. I facepalmed almost the entire time listening to some of the younger nurses speak- the use of "umm" and "like" after every other word. I know these are otherwise intelligent, competent nurses excelling in their respective fields, but their diction makes them sound unsure of themselves and ruins the good information.
I hope their patients can look past the filler words, the younger generation grow out of it, and/or I become immune to it.
This would be of particular note to those interviewing, those talking to nurse leaders, and those trying to move up the clinical ladder.
It's more or less just a habit, that unfortunately makes you look bad. It's something you have to actively work on, which can be draining in certain situations.
daetor2012
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It's more or less just a habit, that unfortunately makes you look bad. It's something you have to actively work on, which can be draining in certain situations.