Gummibear_stare

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1. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in General Nursing

   RNperdiem, there are two Cnas that tell me what others are saying about me. I never ask them. They just approach me and tell me. Honestly, I wish they wouldn't because ignorance is bliss. I'm guessing they do this to get a reaction out of me? I ...

2. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in General Nursing

   Heather, a psychologist told me that I have some aspergers traits but not enough to fit the diagnosis. Since I don't have enough traits to fit Aspergers I was given the diagnosis of social anxiety disorder. I've been told that traits of extreme int...

3. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in General Nursing

   Heather, I got accepted into nursing school at the age of 19. I was young and didn't know what I wanted to do. I liked medical stuff so my dad thought nursing would be good for me. I can handle noise. My biggest issue is socializing with co worker...

4. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in General Nursing

   I've seen really quiet or socially awkward people get disliked and bothered by peers. I think socially awkward people irk others . Could someone that's autistic/have Aspergers be successful in nursing?

5. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in General Nursing

   I mean social anxiety or social awkwardness. Someone that isn't known as mean but just disliked for being weird or "off".

6. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

   Gummibear_stare posted a topic in General Nursing

   Do you know anyone that's made it despite poor social skills?

7. How can I improve my reputation?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Relations

   Tenebrae, I plan on starting therapy again. I've struggled with low self esteem and social anxiety for years. I've come a long way. There was a time I couldn't even leave the house.

8. How can I improve my reputation?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Relations

   calivianya, I have a spouse and small child. I try to focus on them and be strong for my baby. I want to set a good example. I have a few friends and I try to keep in contact with them. I don't go out with friends often and I probably should. I ...

9. How can I improve my reputation?

   Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Relations

   Thank you everyone for you responses. I've been at work so I haven't been able to respond but I've read everything. I appreciate everyone's views. I'm on my iPhone now so I'll try to answer now. Suannawhen I first started my old job I had very bad...

10. How can I improve my reputation?

    Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Relations

    I've been diagnosed with social anxiety. I think I come across as socially awkward. People want the nurse that's good with others. I try to fake it. Strangely, some patients actually like me and my managers have never had issues with me. I'm not ...

11. How can I improve my reputation?

    Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Relations

    Honestly I think this job has contributed to my poor health. I tend to push myself physically until I become very ill. This job's negatively affected my life and sometimes I wonder if it's worth it. My ideal job is a stay at home mom. Since I can'...

12. How can I improve my reputation?

    Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Relations

    Thank you everyone for the replies. I feel like you, Libby. I care what others think of me. It seems like no matter how hard I try I'm not well respected. On my old unit some of my co workers would laugh at me. Some would put me down. One aide ev...

13. How can I improve my reputation?

    Gummibear_stare replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Relations

    I feel embarrassed about last year's incident. I felt weak and like a failure. I was hoping I could start over again. Now, I'm thinking I should put in my two weeks notice and never show my face in that hospital again. People don't forget. They ...

14. How can I improve my reputation?

    Gummibear_stare posted a topic in Relations

    Last year, I had multiple health problems and had to take medical leave a few times and eventually go on disability. Last summer I got really sick during my shift at work. I reported to the charge nurse and house supervisor and left. I went downst...