I've been a nurse for 6 years and I'm pretty decent at it. I've achieved pretty quickly, got the good jobs, won awards, and even saved some lives. Sounds like I should like my job. What I've learned here lately is that the social obligations and demands of nursing WEAR ME DOWN. Being forced to be cordial with co-workers, nice to all your patients/families, basically having to talk when I don't feel like it at all. And I've found the MOST draining thing is to put on that fake act and smile like the cheshire cat for 98% of your shift just to please the masses. Don't misconstrue this, I care about people and I genuinely enjoy helping them; it just comes at a price I wish wasn't so high for myself.
I need some advice from my fellow introverted nurses....
Lastly, there's a quick poll question below if you don;t mind....thanks!
Will pray and dance and do anything in hopes you pass Larry. Keep going, when you get a real broad knowledge base and experience your confidence will kick in and you will bloom. Be the one who always helps, regardless of how rude or ugly some can be. Offer your services and learn. You will become the go-to-guy. I worked nights for 20 years and had a ball. I was usually the only female on the unit but I worked with a great bunch of guys, RNs, CNAs, LPNs. I helped with the female patients, they helped me with the males. We all did a lot for the patients in the middle of the night as a Team. Listen to your gut and apply what you know, find an experienced RN that will help you if you need it. Stick to your guns and do what you need to do. You'll be fine. Let us know when you pass!
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Will pray and dance and do anything in hopes you pass Larry. Keep going, when you get a real broad knowledge base and experience your confidence will kick in and you will bloom. Be the one who always helps, regardless of how rude or ugly some can be. Offer your services and learn. You will become the go-to-guy. I worked nights for 20 years and had a ball. I was usually the only female on the unit but I worked with a great bunch of guys, RNs, CNAs, LPNs. I helped with the female patients, they helped me with the males. We all did a lot for the patients in the middle of the night as a Team. Listen to your gut and apply what you know, find an experienced RN that will help you if you need it. Stick to your guns and do what you need to do. You'll be fine. Let us know when you pass!