bossynurse101 131 Posts Specializes in Med Surg, Nursing Administration for SNF. Has 2 years experience. Sep 20, 2008 The ignorance of people never ceases to amaze me. It almost seems as though they view our humility as a weakness. We know better tho, dont we? You've done alot of work to get to where you are, and you are deserving, very deserving of congrats. Thank you for being there for those of us who came behind you. May the promises continue to come true for you!
southernbeegirl, BSN, RN 903 Posts Specializes in Rehab, Infection, LTC. Has 16 years experience. Sep 23, 2008 Nine years! omg contratulations! I know, in my own life, that there are so many supportive people around me at work that when i run into someone that has an attitude like this it makes me feel like i've hit a brick wall. We have a new ADON of a few months. We also had an RN that was diverting big time. They finally fired her friday but they did not turn her into the BON. i'm very upset about that but thats another thread. anyhoo...one morning a few nurses and this ADON were talking about the nurse diverting. i was sitting there working and just listening when all the sudden she went into a tirade about how it pist her off that part of her license fees had to go "to those drug addicts" and how they didnt deserve to keep their license and work as a nurse. I guess she forgot i was sitting there. you can imagine her face when i slowly turned around and looked at her. she backtracked really fast but the damage was done. at least i know how she feels now and can protect myself. but hearing her opinion made me realize that i often forget there are people out there that arent proud of my sobriety and they have a right to their opinion.
bossynurse101 131 Posts Specializes in Med Surg, Nursing Administration for SNF. Has 2 years experience. Sep 23, 2008 just saw these . . . . keep up the good work!!!!
jackstem 670 Posts Specializes in Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,. Has 34 years experience. Oct 11, 2008 i often forget there are people out there that arent proud of my sobriety and they have a right to their opinion. They have a right to their opinion, no matter how wrong it is. There was a time when the prevailing "opinion" was the world is flat. Anyone with basic education knows that's no longer true. As health care PROFESSIONALS, we're supposed to base our opinions about disease and health care issues on CURRENT scientific and evidence based information. That's the thing that separates a professional from the general public. I have very little patience for a licensed health care "professional" who spews some of the vile and hate laced opinions concerning someone dealing with the disease of chemical dependence. When I hear a comment or tirade similar to the one you mentioned in your post, I ask them if they have a similar opinion about someone dealing with HIV/AIDS. I remind them that we, as health care professionals, don't have the luxury of basing our care on ignorance. The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses addresses this and other "thorny" issues, (http://nursingworld.org/ethicscode/protected_nwcoe813.htm)statement one of the Code of Ethics states:"The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problem."Hard to argue with that statement. In fact, the ANA goes so far as to say: "The Code for Nurses is not open to negotiation in employment settings..." Follow the links to read the entire code of ethics with interpretive statements. Jack
sissiesmama, ASN, RN 1,897 Posts Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG. Has 22 years experience. Oct 15, 2008 They have a right to their opinion, no matter how wrong it is. There was a time when the prevailing "opinion" was the world is flat. Anyone with basic education knows that's no longer true. As health care PROFESSIONALS, we're supposed to base our opinions about disease and health care issues on CURRENT scientific and evidence based information. That's the thing that separates a professional from the general public. I have very little patience for a licensed health care "professional" who spews some of the vile and hate laced opinions concerning someone dealing with the disease of chemical dependence. When I hear a comment or tirade similar to the one you mentioned in your post, I ask them if they have a similar opinion about someone dealing with HIV/AIDS. I remind them that we, as health care professionals, don't have the luxury of basing our care on ignorance. The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses addresses this and other "thorny" issues, (http://nursingworld.org/ethicscode/protected_nwcoe813.htm)statement one of the Code of Ethics states:"The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problem."Hard to argue with that statement. In fact, the ANA goes so far as to say: "The Code for Nurses is not open to negotiation in employment settings..." Follow the links to read the entire code of ethics with interpretive statements. Jack Hey Jack!! I hope you know how much I appreciate your input! Those words helped me SO much! Thanks!! Anne, RNC
jackstem 670 Posts Specializes in Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,. Has 34 years experience. Oct 15, 2008 Hey Jack!! I hope you know how much I appreciate your input! Those words helped me SO much!Thanks!! Anne, RNC Anytime my friend!Jack
pair_of_feet 16 Posts Specializes in LABOR AND DELIVERY,MEDSURG. Has 25 years experience. Oct 17, 2008 It's been 6 years for me. Sometimes I think our peers judge us because maybe they see a little of themselves in us. I don't know how you can be a nurse or any other health care professional and not at some point in your career feel like what's the use.There were times when the only difference between me and the people judging me,was the fact that they just hadn't been caught yet. Some food for thought.
