DangerMouse

I don't know if it was because I came from the military, or because I was in my mid 30's when becoming an RN, but that NETY stuff just did not play. If a nurse/doctor decided to berate me in front of a patient or family we would sure as hell have a come to Jesus conversation in a private or semi-private setting. That kind of behavior is unprofessional, unacceptable, and undermines a nurses credibility with their patient. I would have no problem setting those boundaries on day one. I think some feel that they have no place to speak up and set boundaries because they are new to the game. It's a shame. I personally left nursing after doing analysis about what exactly it was going to be like as a nurse. I don't appreciate being set up for failure, and I had no illusion that I wouldn't be a scape goat for not only my mistakes but the mistakes of others. A controlled crash is a controlled crash, whether you are new or a veteran. The probability may change but the safety risk was not acceptable to me. Working in a clinic wouldn't have been challenging so that wasn't an option either. In the end, I chose to utilize my nursing skills and clinical experience in the medical research and development field, and I'll never look back. Back at the hospital, during full moons, when the planets aligned, I would have a killer team. A doctor that wouldn't do rounds without me present, that asked for and valued my input, incorporating it in his treatment plan accordingly, other RNs who helped out, smooth and effective delegation...was a thing of beauty. That right there leads to great job satisfaction, better patient satisfaction no outcomes, and a higher level of safety. I would do 30 years of that. Otherwise...meh.