frizzle

Does anyone suffer from trigger finger? I just graduated from nursing school and began working about 8 months ago. I wake up mornings and have trouble with both middle fingers ( and no, i'm not flipping off the supervisor more frequently;-) Any connection that anyone knows of?

O.K., my last comment and then I'm going to "let it go." You are correct, I'm not a dependable team player yet, however, they weren't either when they were first hired. Don't they remember what it was like? And wouldn't we all benefit if they were less hostile, and treated new hires as if they wanted us to be part of the team? Kindof reminds me of the age old Golden Rule: Treat people like you want to be treated;-)

Thanks for your words of encouragment. I am the proverbial "Polly Anna" and tend to expect all nurses to be kind and compassionate - why else did they choose the career? I have found some wonderful mentors and will use their examples as I move forward in this rewarding career. Merry Christmas

Check out other options and keep on moving 'till you find your home. Guess that's the beauty of the profession - jobs are plentiful and you need not stay if not happy.

I'm not a whiner, just an eternal optimist and wishing that individuals that choose nursing were all compassionate and kind!

Thanks Tweety, No, not all are bad - some are awesome. Guess I just didn't expect ANY of them to be anything less than caring, compassionate nurses. I'm focusing on nurturing relationships with the nurses that make good mentors, and not just good preceptors! Merry Christmas and thanks for the encouragement. Frizzle

I graduated with my BSN in August and immediately took a job in a critical care step-down unit. I passed my boards 2 weeks after beginning work and thought I was on my way! WRONG! What is with this phenomenon that nurses eat their young? I'm not threatening. I need their expertise and guidance. Boy did I find out that a preceptor and a mentor are 2 very different things! Any advice??? Thanks!