BritBSNRN

Started a BSN program August 2011 at 18 years old and graduated May 2015 with my BSN at 22 years old! :)

When I had heard the physician tell the nurse, "I can train monkey's to do what you do". I was mortified! I could not believe the total disrespect for another professional of the same "team". I was just curious if others had a similar negative experience. And possibly, shed light on how negativity from words can truly burn bridges.

Wow, people can be so cruel and I thought we were supposed to be a healthcare "team"! Just goes to show that people do remember what others say and you should not burn bridges.

It's sad to me that not all members of the healthcare team understand the general roles of the other members.

We (nurses) tend to think we ARE the best profession. However, other healthcare professions don't always think like we do. Once, I had overhead a physician tell another nurse, "I can train monkey's to do what you do." Can I say Ouch! Not cool.... Leading to my question: What is the meanest insult you have heard a healthcare professional say to another professional or about another professional?

One instructor always said at the beginning or end of every lecture: "Shock is shock is shock". It would drive me and my classmates crazy! However, I will never forget that all shock regardless of cause (i.e. hypovolemic, cardiogenic, anaphylactic, septic) presents similarly clinically. Hence, shock is shock is shock.

I'm happy to hear things are going well! :) I am also, nervous about the learning curve. I think almost everyone feels overwhelmed at first. & I hope the classes become more beneficial for you! Though, I also felt like I learned more on the floor than in the classroom. I can not wait to start in Sept.

@Chipee How's everything been going?

If the pay is great and you enjoy the unit; perhaps, you shouldn't mess with what is quote on quote: "not broken". You are getting valuable nursing skills (i.e. patient/physician communication, IV sticks, pt coordination, etc). If you still enjoy the unit in Jan/Feb, I would probably stick with it! Unless, you are certain that you would be happier on the floor. However, there are numerous nursing possibilities and just because you are not on the floor does NOT mean you are wasting your nursing degree. Best of luck to you! :)

Thank you JaxJax5423 for your advice!

Thank you for the advice and wishes. I have read and heard numerous horror stories on how tough the first year can be. However, with responses like yours, I hope this transition goes more smoothly. :)

I'm originally from the Dayton, OH area. Nurses wear ALL navy blue scrubs and techs wear ALL tan scrubs. I went to college 2 hours away from my hometown and a hospital I had clinicals at allowed nurses to wear navy blue bottoms and ANY color scrub top. (I would actually prefer to have a little say in what I wear).

Thank you @Stitch3296 ! & Congratulations on your acceptance into a residency program!

Any updates?

Thank you, HouTx, for your response. I am looking forward to the journey ahead and hope to make it great!