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Jules A, MSN · Jan 15, 2009

Personally I didn't take offense to people trying to be extra helpful. It sure beats the alternative. I'd also rather reinforce the things I think I know before making a mistake. :)

turnerika · Feb 8, 2009

It's one of those things that you just need to smile and say thank you. Frustrating yes, but it's better than the nurses who won't tell you anything. It's an unfortunate part of life i guess.

iluvivt, BSN, RN · Feb 11, 2009

Do not take it to heart. someday soon another nurse will tell you something you do not know that might save you a big mistake. They do not have a crystal ball to know what you know. Just be thankful you are in an enviroment that nurses care enough to advice and help. I just thank them and say oh yes I am aware of that. It really is a team effort in hospital setting. You may need these nurses sooner than later. Share what you know too. A lot of nurses do not keep up...I am sure you are fresh and new and can tell them a thing or two!!!

choosier2003 · Feb 24, 2009

New nurse here too. yes it is frustrating at times, but remember that almost every successful person wants to help others suceed as well. This is especially true in nursing. If we didnt care about the success of others, we wouldnt be nurses. ( or perhaps shouldnt be) Thank you to all of the nurses that have helped me by remembering what it was like right out of school. Even though I felt like I knew most of the pointers I have been given, some of them really have helped.

yetanotheramanda · Feb 24, 2009

unfortunatly they have probably had someone who didn't know those things....and you are paying for it!:angryfire

I swear, I don't know how some of my classmates have made it almost to graduation, I shudder to think of them caring for patients (almost) on their own in a few months!