Nurses Who Don't Want to be Nurses

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What do you think of nurses who don't want to be nurses? Those who go to school for nursing just for the "nice checks" thinking that it's "easy money" or even those who are just going for nursing because they don't know what else to go for. Have you ever confronted anyone in that category?

Specializes in TELE, CVU, ICU.
Sure, I don't think anyone should go into a profession just for the paycheck.

So, who pays your bills? Do you have bills? Who pays the mortgage/rent? Who buys the groceries? Nice world, where you choose a profession for something other than a paycheck. Some of us have to work to live.

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

No complaining around the OP ... noted.

Oh, OP ... when you become employed as a nurse, make sure you don't stay at a job too long, or ever, ever let off a bit of frustration ... you could find yourself described in a social media post as that nurse who has been there xx years who was ******** & griping ...

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Specializes in TELE, CVU, ICU.
No complaining around the OP ... noted.

Oh, OP ... when you become employed as a nurse, make sure you don't stay at a job too long, or ever, ever let off a bit of frustration ... you could find yourself described in a social media post as that nurse who has been there xx years who was ******** & griping ...

Actually no complaining...period. we are not supposed to complain. Remember how lucky we are...we are supposed to feel grateful for this backbreaking work. It could be worse after all. We are priveleged and fortunate to be able to serve others in the "most trusted" profession. Now run along nurse and do what you're told. Remember no thinking. Remember you're lucky. There are plenty of people that would be happy to fill your shoes. Better not ask for more or you just might be out of a job.

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Specializes in Med nurse in med-surg., float, HH, and PDN.

I would guess OP has never experienced a day with an assignment that is just a little 'top-heavy' (too many patients) where things start going bad in the first hour of the day, and it's rapidfire from there-on, from one thing after another happening so that everything puts her further and further behind and it all piles up, and there's no 'extra' help for any of it.

Like being in a batting cage where the ball-machine has speeded up and there you are with a broken bat and no way to get out.

And you just. have. to. deal. with. it.​

What amazes me is that there are some of us having days like that EVERY day! It just AIN'T RIGHT!

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
I would guess OP has never experienced a day with an assignment that is just a little 'top-heavy' (too many patients) where things start going bad in the first hour of the day, and it's a rapid roll from there-on, downhill, from one thing after another happening that puts her further and further behind, and no 'extra' help for any of it.

Like being in a batting cage where the ball-machine has speeded up and there you are with a broken bat and no way to get out.

And you just. have. to. deal. with. it.​

The OP's profile lists her as a pre-nursing student. Unfortunately, many pre-nursing students, nursing students, and even new grad nurses have no idea of the reality of the nursing profession. Is it any wonder we see so much unhappiness and burn out? If only schools were required to provide a good bit of insight into the realities of nursing: that your shift will probably last longer than it's scheduled, the insane patient loads, the expectation to continue doing more with less.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Academics.
I would guess OP has never experienced a day with an assignment that is just a little 'top-heavy' (too many patients) where things start going bad in the first hour of the day, and it's rapidfire from there-on, from one thing after another happening so that everything puts her further and further behind and it all piles up, and there's no 'extra' help for any of it.

Like being in a batting cage where the ball-machine has speeded up and there you are with a broken bat and no way to get out.

And you just. have. to. deal. with. it.​

What amazes me is that there are some of us having days like that EVERY day! It just AIN'T RIGHT!

I had a day like that yesterday. Thank god for teamwork! Two nurses in particular really helped me by taking vitals and passing meds to my other patients while I spent three hours calling two rapid responses on the same patient who was eventually transferred to ICU. Three hours after transfer, she was intubated.

I also have to give a shout-out to one of my patients. When I finally was able to care for my other patients, one who I've had on the previous day said he thought I had "dumped" him off on another nurse. Then he asked, "Were those calls for room xxx that I heard your patient, too?" I just nodded. He said, "Aw, honey, you need to take a break!" What a sweet guy!

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Specializes in ICU Stepdown.
So, who pays your bills? Do you have bills? Who pays the mortgage/rent? Who buys the groceries? Nice world, where you choose a profession for something other than a paycheck. Some of us have to work to live.

My boyfriend and I pay the bills, yes I have bills, we don't have mortgage because the house we have is paid off but we are currently paying rent. We take turns buying groceries. And yes, we both work to live. Not sure how it would be if we weren't working! Homeless or bumming off at other's homes? What did you think? :) I've been on my own for a while now

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