westmar

How true that is! We are live on an EMR and thought the system was the problem. Turns out, we had a very inexperienced implementation team, as well as inefficient IT dept. We have had to bring in corporate reps to get the service we needed and deserved.

This is and always will be a sore spot with me. I completely agree with mariamsally

Absolutely there are other nursing jobs that don't necessarily require "dirty work", however going into the nursing field with that mindset is not a good sign. It's not an issue of laziness, but ATTITUDE

Nursing is about taking care of the "whole person", and not just the fun stuff. To be a good nurse and make a difference, it is about being a team player. If you have this attitude so early on, you'd better think long and hard whether this is the right profession. I've been a nurse with a BSN for 20 years, have precepted many new nurses, and the first thing I tell them is that if they ever feel they are "above" a task no matter how gross or menial they feel it is, they are in the wrong field. I am currently in a management position, and although I would not say I would ENJOY it, I would wipe a butt in a heartbeat if that was the patient's need at that moment. ALWAYS put the patient first, be empathetic and consider if that was you, your mother, your sister, your grandfather in that bed and how you would want them treated. Would you want someone who didn't want to wipe butts taking care of them? I think not! Being a team player means pulling up your sleeves and getting in the trenches with all the others to get the job done. Being an RN doesn't mean you don't have to do a certain task, it means you GET to do things some of the others cannot because you will have a broader scope. This is not meant to be negative or discouraging, just a reality check. I wish you the best of luck! westmar