JaxsRN

Thanks for all the replies. This is just about like work. A few diplomats and bunch defensive nurses. Here's what I'd like if I may ask from you all. If i am confident, competent, and feel a lot of criticism for being to "advanced" in my judgement, then how do I gain respect from those who have unfounded negative opinions. 80% of my unit respects me and likes me. But as was pointed out from the "crusty vet" down there, the criticism does come from the more experienced nurses. Save a few who I think see my work and see potential. Perhaps you just cant get some to see. You all have a good one and be safe.

I hope that is true.

Nothing less than stellar about being a nurse. It's one of the most serving, fulfilling careers there are. I've left others that pay more. And I'll let you in on something. Nursing school starts after nursing school. Do a little research about new nurse fallout and you see that if you aren't built for this before school, you wont be one after. NOW any of you experienced nurses must agree with me here......now this is someone that is in outer space. You think school is going to make you a nurse ?

This is a good once I havent solicited praise once. It's all home grown. I dont want the lime light. I want people to stop being so narrow.

I will carry on. If you think experience makes you a good nurse then you are the one making a mistake. Care to argue any of the attributes that I listed. Probably not. Does experience trump competency ?

Not trolling. Sorry you find that a miracle. Giving a diabetic sugar........come on now. To many ways to tear that apart.

Let me clarify since you want to be so literal. I have never made a med error, never hurt a patient, never had a patient code, never had to call a MIT, never had to elevate to ICU. And also, I also stated that I will, but until that happens units should recognize when they have a good one on their hands. How would I know this ? Well I suppose there would be evidence.

Of course there is cattiness. Its nursing. I never claimed to be able to step out of my realm and run trauma in an ER. Also never claimed I knew everything about where I'm at. I'm simply talking about the attitude that a nurse isn't this or that based on experience alone. If you dont think there are some less experienced nurses who have better judgement than others who are more experienced then.......hmmm.

Been on my own for 1yr now, was an aide for 2. I am sick of hearing about openness to learning and inexperience. I work on a cardiac step down unit that has a plentiful mix of med-surg patients. A few of the more experienced nurses have commented that I shouldn't do this or that due to my experience level. I have NEVER made any sort of mistake on my floor (but sure I will) but have not yet, and receive more positive feedback from patients than most on my floor. I do ask a lot of questions just not of those who criticize my work (imagine that). Point is this. Experience doesnt make you good at anything necessarily. Lotta people have been driving their whole lives and are still poor at it etc. Some of us can do in 1 yr what others may need 3 to accomplish. A good nurse is about time management, foresight, understanding complexities of patient processes/meds, bedside rapport, and others. Experience isnt a guarantee that any of those things develop. So to all you vets out there recognize the talent not the years. I know many of you feel like you gotta earn your stripes in this work. Maybe be more concerned with the environment you create by trying to exert your stripes. A truly good nurse has all the attributes to be a good nurse far before they are a nurse. Born not made.