Perception of Problems Faced by New Graduates and the Ideal New Graduate Employee

[Daffodils2]

As a homework assignment, I need a head nurse to discuss his/her perception of problems faced by new graduates and the ideal new graduate employee. Would a head nurse mind answering this for me?

[Jules A, MSN]

Let's not lay all the faults on the doorsteps of new nurses, cos in all fairness, sometimes, the seasoned nurses are equally as mean as all get out.

I know not everyone is helpful and that is a shame but the truth is I think that the experience you have with your new team is often more about you than them. Maybe my experience is unique but I was not treated poorly by the more experienced nurses. Some were definitely more helpful and friendly but I can't say I was ever made to feel bad by the ones that weren't as thrilled as I was to be working there. Now that I've been there for several years those nurses are some of my favorites so I think they just took some time to get used to me. Open yourself to learning from them and acknowledge their generosity.