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I was in a patients room tonight, he had the news on tv.

There had a small bit on the local universities graduation ceremonies. There were two nursing students on there, talking about "We're so glad we're done. We didn't have any time to go out or have fun" :angryfire

Way to make the profession look a little better. :stone

Thankfully, the man couldn't hear worth a hoot. But others out there are probably looking at the screen thinking "I don't want you caring for me, momma/whoever"

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So typical of college students, however, dont 'you think? Many go to university TO have fun-----not having any intention of doing more than the bare minimum to stay in school and eventually graduate. I was definately one of those the first go-around, when I flunked out! I would not take it too much to heart; they will see soon enough how serious the nursing world is.

Could it be that they spent so much time studying that they did not have time for any type of fun? I do not see them as making the profession look bad. It could be that they were truly dedicated to becoming nurses. Having just had my pinning ceremony last Thursday I know exactely how they feel.

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Hmmmm think of the message it is sending all of those who think that nursing is the "easy option" at college?

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I didn't see it that way - I myself had no time to read for fun or take my kids anywhere very often or be with my husband. Nursing school was all encompassing. I often say if I had known beforehand how hard all the way around it would be, I would never have gone to nursing school.

The bliss of being able to read a simple novel instead of medical stuff.

When I was in college the first time, I got good grades but I did hang with my friends way more and have fun. But then I did not have a family. Family and nursing school is hard.

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Anyone who finishes nursing school should take deep breath and look forward to a rewarding career. After school you also hope for a social life, something by the way I didn't have during school. I didn't see their statements as negative, nurses with no fun in their lives may become cynical, burn out, make mistakes, be overwhelmed with the job.

Anyone who finishes nursing school should take deep breath and look forward to a rewarding career. After school you also hope for a social life, something by the way I didn't have during school. I didn't see their statements as negative, nurses with no fun in their lives may become cynical, burn out, make mistakes, be overwhelmed with the job.

Thank you for stating it so well.

So you're telling me you weren't ready to let loose just a little after working hard for 2 or more years? I don't see anything wrong with it either.

If they didn't have time to have fun while in school, this would suggest they were spending a great deal of time studying.

It's all about balance-- all work and no play makes for a very crabby person. THAT's the person I wouldn't want taking care of me. :chair:

Well then thank goodness your ears aren't listening outside my classroom door!! :chuckle We graduate in Feb and we are planning one B*I*G P*A*R*T*Y after graduation!! I am a happily married woman with 2 children (3 and 7). Most of the people in my class are mid to late 30's with families. We are SOOOOO proud of ourselves for making it and we plan to celebrate!! Doesn't mean we won't be good nurses at all!! I don't think these people meant their statement to be taken the way you took it!!

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Thanks for letting me vent you guys. :)

I totally understand where they're coming from. That's why I graduated from the community college, instead of them university that they did! :chuckle

I guess the article struck me in a bad tone. Also just wasn't a good night at work. :)

Hope they have fun from now til finding a job, cause then they will be busy again. LOL

Well maybe I misread it; I thought the students in question were complaining they did not have enough time to party? If that is the case, welcome to the club. If they did, they went to a VERY different kind of nursing school. Most people going to nursing school, whether in university or college have NO time to play around. Esp in those all-important last few classes/year or two.

Considering that someone recently posted a "what is the most entertaining unit to work on?" thread, why are you surprised?

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