Luvagarden

I happen to agree with your concerns. However, there are a lot of seasoned nurses who do look down on new nurses. The whole problem with nursing is in attitudes. If you are a new nurse entering the ER don't come with "I know it all" attitude. After 25 years doing ER I still don't know it all. I looked up a med the other night. Even though I had given the med under a different name. The nurse there was familiar and told me the name it was under but I said can you show me? Even though she might have breathed deep and rolled her eyes she showed me. Could she have done it nicer? Well yes but no matter how she behaved I got the information. I thanked her. I really don't care how I get the info and although other nurses my feel like you are stupid at the end of the day that shows a strong nurse. Because allowing someone to tell you and not reassuring yourself with the info is a sign of weakness. You practice on a license and are responsible. I walked into a room and stood there amazed at what I saw. This time two new nurses were trying to insert an NG tube. Oh that poor patient. I offered a hand to help and used this as an opportunity to educate. But I lost respect for them because instead of seeking the knowledge they lacked they were torturing a pt. then after me showing them they came to me later demanding I help them. I could go on with so many stories but I think it all comes back to YOUR attitude. Whether you are new in nursing or just burned out everyday in the ER is a learning experience. Find a doctor that you respect and ask why.... I have gained a lot of knowledge this way. And really at the end of the day education is always good to have and give. In me asking the information all the nurse can say about me is she is a safe nurse and I would trust her with me or my family member. It shows I am not a know it all and I am willing to get help or look for the answer. NOT just assume. I have encountered new nurses who have an attitude like "I am stupid" but when I find them not being able to accomplish a task I step in and help without an attitude because at the end of they day they need to know how to do it and they could potentially be caring for you or your family. I just excuse there "attitude" and remember Jesus saying, "forgive them for they know not what they do". Again ATTITUDE!!!!!!

Dont Need Medsurg. It Is The Er. You Will Learn Icu, Med-surg, Ortho, Ob, Gyn, Neuro, Pediatrics, And Psych In The Er.