Nurses have an Attitude Problem

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Nurses have an attitude problem. They are catty, cliquey, think they know-it-all, don't care at all what you think (what they say is always right and final), dislike outsiders, newcomers and change, and most of all, rude. I cannot get along with any of them, which is different from other professions. Before you say "then why don't you choose a different career if you don't like it" in typical nursing rudeness/we are the best, the attitude is not appealing.

Lol. We have all had hard professors and this is a post I would ignore.

That was my thought too! Sounds like the two would get along SO well! Two peas in a pod!

Anne, RNC

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Not all nurses are bad but what I have found is some of the good ones copy the bad nurses to fit in and not be attacked or bullied. There is strength in numbers. At the same when this is the case...and I have had a chance to talk to these nurses one on one...sometimes they are very nice.

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If you are a nursing student, it might help to keep a few things in mind-

1. You are the outsider, these nurses work together day in and day out, they know one another, possibly socialize, and most of all, they rely on one another in critical patient situations. Nurses tend to be, on the floor anyway, very direct (not all, but many) and I can say how this might be taken for rudeness. Catty and cliquey? Sometimes, maybe, maybe not. Do they know -it-all? Lord, I HOPE so, patient's lives are in their hands.

This reminded me of many years ago working in the hospital with only a few years experience. Unlike many on my unit, I took well to students and was eager to teach (an instructor there was actually mine about five years earlier), IF they had the right attitude and wanted to learn. I had earned the respect of doctors at that facility and I would be darned if a nursing student was going to give me lip about what I was doing. I finally had enough and had to tell her instructor (one I had when I was a student), that she was the first one that I ever had an issue with an I would not take her again unless she was willing to learn and cut the attitude because the last time I checked, taking her under my wing under my time was me doing her a favor, not her doing her time.

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Specializes in Med surg.

I noted that her generalization was not okay, if you'd care to quote the whole post. It also isn't to be taken kindly if it isn't considered a kind gesture. I was taking a moment to shed light on the area of validity within her concern.

To assuage your curiosity, If I saw a similar post directed at CNAs I would not be offended about it. I know that I'm not a wanker like some other CNAs can be. I've seen fellow trainees abuse patients and act like absolute tyrants and done my best to put it to an end. Instead of letting the OP's ire rustle my jimmies and coming out to defend myself at the expense of looking like the depicted "catty" type, I would do just about the same as I did here, because there is some truth within the concern no matter the presentation. Berating someone just reinforces their initial qualm.

As to where this is posted, I don't really care. I mean, if it's a generalization... why not post it to a general thread? xD

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Specializes in Neuro/ ENT.
I noted that her generalization was not okay, if you'd care to quote the whole post. It also isn't to be taken kindly if it isn't considered a kind gesture. I was taking a moment to shed light on the area of validity within her concern.

To assuage your curiosity, If I saw a similar post directed at CNAs I would not be offended about it. I know that I'm not a wanker like some other CNAs can be. I've seen fellow trainees abuse patients and act like absolute tyrants and done my best to put it to an end. Instead of letting the OP's ire rustle my jimmies and coming out to defend myself at the expense of looking like the depicted "catty" type, I would do just about the same as I did here, because there is some truth within the concern no matter the presentation. Berating someone just reinforces their initial qualm.

As to where this is posted, I don't really care. I mean, if it's a generalization... why not post it to a general thread? xD

Well said.

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I mean I worked with some rude ones and some amazing ones. I really don't like the nurses that can't have the simple courtesy to hold open the door for anyone. Saw one slam a door on a Doctor's face once. Then worked with nurse's who protect their own. One of the nurse's favorite tech wasn't doing her work on the phone all the time at work. Nurse's were complaining to the director. So to keep the techs job this nurse made an anonymous fake tip that got me fired. This nurse also caused two director's to leave in the same department within a year. I have had nurse's tell me when advising about a patient that they went to school for nursing. That nursing is superior to a bachelor's degree. Have them question my work ethic...remember one nurse while in the middle of a note writing on a patient why aren't you working. Think in that sane situation told me to get out of the chair she needs the computer for more important work.

I heard horror stories where clinical instructors will set students up just because they don't like them.

With all that said I have worked with some amazing nurse's. Some are reliable ingenious smart. Some are great leaders motivators and team player's. Like any job you will just get those bad apples.

Don't let it ruin it for yourself.

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Somebody needs a cuddle.

I've got a blankie and a passy to go with it. I'll even sing the Lullaby song.

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Then go become the nurse that isn't like that. Be the change you want to see in the world.

I'm just a lowly pre-nursing student, just completed my CNA prerequisite. But I know so many nurses as personal friends, instructors, etc - and while I am sure there are some nurses as described in the original post, I have found the nurses I know to be warm, caring, intelligent, mindful individuals.

Be careful not to paint all people with the same brush. That's something you should remember for life.

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I've met cheerful, neutral, grumpy, or sad people anywhere.

I worked in a trader industry, restaurant, retailer, and mental health. Some people were cheap complainers.

We'll see how I will react to people if I will become an RN, especially to my coworkers. Historically, I never had a conflict with anyone at work. I can work alone, or collaborate with others.

People with attitude don't bother me anymore. I started working as early as ten year old in an environment where many people were. I didn't see or meet everybody, but I certainly witnessed and observed people enough.

Nah, don't allow people destroy your day. Get used to some types of people.LOL. They are everywhere even though if you will not become an RN.

There are many others to choose from. Why annoyed to catty, etc. type of people unless they cause your job a trouble?

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Specializes in Med Surg/ Pedi, OR.

And we give medication for those reasons!!!!!

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