AmeliaOlsson

Emotions are a very strong part of all of us and our human psyche. It is important to learn how to deal with your personal emotions in a way so that you can accomplish your career goals and be sensitive and safe with patients at work. I deal with being an emotional person myself and I try not to let it affect my patient care or work in negative ways and I best deal with some of my emotions privately on my own time. Don't let your emotions hold you back from becoming a nurse or going into a specialty area that you are interested in. All nurses come from many family and life experiences that have been emotional and they do rise up in us at times and come out in different ways. I think the most sensitive care givers are those who are able to feel their emotions. In working with patients, it is good to feel objective and in control of your emotions so that you express yourself and care for your patients appropriately in a professional manner. This may be something that you have to develop, but may make you actually feel better and stronger. When you rise up over your emotions and handle things rationally, you will feel like a good nurse. There are many times though where sharing stories and tears with patients can be just fine and appropriate, but you may have to gauge this sensitively. I have come from a family with many situations and ordeals, which I keep very separate from my professional life for the most part, but there are days when it can be challenging. Also, never be reluctant to speak to anyone confidentially about handling your emotions if you feel they are overwhelming or out of control. For me sometimes it is talking to my best friend helps get things off my chest. But many health care providers talk to a counselor from time to time, and you should never be ashamed of this. Part of being a good care giver means to take care of yourself emotionally and physically. Be easy on yourself. Meditating, sleeping well, eating a well balanced diet, limiting caffeine intake, and taking B vitamins helps also with emotions and stress. :heartbeat