like being beat up with a basebal bat , emotionally, mentally, and physically mostly by my co-workers with their gossiping, backbiting, etc. Is it because we are still a my, the staff relationships...
I agree with you that there really isn't a "shortage of nurses". There's much more behind this statement, e.g the working conditions are so stressful as to be barbaric. No wonder many RNs leave...
Everything you say is valid. However, it really doesn't get better after you start working. You will have the same experiences with doctors, nursing supervisors, managers, co-workers. Sorry, but...
flashgoddess replied to ballnurse's topic in General Nursing
Learn, watch other more experienced staff and try to stay as calm as possible because you will feel the adrenalin in your body. Participate in mock codes. Good