lynnwilfong

First no that doesn't make you a bad aide or nurse. We all have moments we wish we could rewind the clock and get a do over. Learn from the mistake and more importantly learn from the treatment. The nurse's treatment of you is an example of what kind of leader NOT to be. I would be willing to bet that this nurse has had other not so professional behavior with staff members. The most important part of nursing is caring and by your actions, you have full filled that part of the obligation well. Good luck as an RN. Please do not let the unprofessional behavior of one cause you to question your own dedication and commitment.

I am sorry you have had that experience. Yes it is probably easier, quicker, less disruptive to do it ourselves but WE WERE ALL LOWLY STUDENTS AT ONE POINT. Give the students a break. Somebody took the time to explain things and show us the ropes be kind and do the same for them. God knows there have been times in my career when I was more than happy to see that extra set of hands. Nursing should not be about the money. We will make our lives so much easier if instead of eating our young, we teach them. Those "baby nurses" or as I have them called "wanna be" ARE our future and we may learn a thing or two from them as well.

From the outside looking in, dayshift always look like they have better working conditions. I have worked both days nd nights on MedSurg units. Give me nights any day of the week. Yes there are more ancillary staff and distractions. There are also more chances for something to slip through the cracks because multiple disciplines are entering information on computer, there are three meals to be observed and charted, baths, scheduled procedures that require reports to and from different departments. Yes night shift is usually a tough shift and you must have a good team with the ability to work together and pool resources to get done what must be done. It is also rewarding because if you can become part of that team and build that experience, you can handle almost anything thrown at you.

Even as a student you have to balance and take some time for just you. In school I had what my family called "creekbank therapy". I found a quiet creek or spot on the river and fished. It recharges me and grounds me at the same time.