Nurses need to stick together instead of EAT THEIR YOUNG!!!

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As I sit here and read many of the posts on this forum, I see a pattern that I, too have seen over my 10 years in this field. The trend of experienced nurses in management cannibalizing newer, younger nurses. It is saddening that in a day when we really need to support each other, stand up for each other and work together to help ensure that the profession is respected. The constant undercutting that occurs only makes it a more difficult profession to remain in, regardless of the financial gains. So as the Christmas season arrives, and the year comes to a close, I ask that we all consider our actions a little more closely and remember, that we are the future of our profession, every new nurse, every seasoned experienced nurse, and those in the middle, are the future. We can make it a bright one, or a dim one, the choice is ours. I mentor each of the less experienced nurses that works on my unit, give them guidance, encourage them to try different techniques, etc, with hopes that they will be a better nurse than I myself. Because someday, I will be the patient!!!

NURSES HELPING NURSES!!!:cheers: :yelclap: :yeah: :icon_chee

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I agree this is a cliche and a catch-all for all the woes of the new nurse...:chair:

It's true, we're just as crappy to the older nurses. B*tchin' & complaining b/c they can't keep up, have lighter loads, yada, yada, yada. Instead of being grateful for his/her contributions and not bowing out early, leaving us (the younger nurses) to carry the entire burden.

Nurses need to care for nurses! I wish this could be emphasized as part of the actual curriculum in nursing school.

Oh well.

Do you remember the thread from a few weeks ago, in which an older, experienced nurse said she no longer precepted because she didn't have the physical/mental stamina for it? Do you remember the cyber-drubbing she took from new nurses/students? (e.g. "How dare you! We need experienced nurses to teach us/Who do you think will take care of you when you're sick?/What a selfish attitude!...yada, yada, yada)

I sure remember it, and juxtaposed to this thread, what a perfect example of "You can't win for losing!"

Here is the thread I am referring to.
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Here is the thread I am referring to.

Oh, yes, I remember. And you know what was ironic about it. One of her biggest reasons for not wanting to take students on any longer was b/c she believed they deserved better. Yet, she still got a lashing, simply for voicing her feelings.

Oh, yes, I remember. And you know what was ironic about it. One of her biggest reasons for not wanting to take students on any longer was b/c she believed they deserved better. Yet, she still got a lashing, simply for voicing her feelings.

Most people here are really great. But there are a handful that the bottom line is, honesty simply doesn't pay. For the most part people here are great.

Originally Posted by Kelly_the_Great

Oh, yes, I remember. And you know what was ironic about it. One of her biggest reasons for not wanting to take students on any longer was b/c she believed they deserved better. Yet, she still got a lashing, simply for voicing her feelings.

Yup. East of the rock, west of the hard place.

Hi, I am currently in my last semester of RN school. Last week, I was having a very, VERY, difficult time. I was able to post a little of this in a thread and received several encouraging PM's from nurses who read the post. I just want to say thank you for caring. I am a firm believer in the fact that you get out of life what you put in it. If you look for negative, you will find it. I know, I did. I am not a "Pollyanna" who believes the world is sunshine all the time, but I think if I smile at you, do my job to the best of my ability, and don't get in your way, that's all I can do. If someone still has a problem with you after that......that's their problem. Back in high school in the 80's, the thing we would have said was, " Eat Me!!" But I guess that is what we are trying to avoid. LOL

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