this website....

shelly304 · Jul 9, 2008

I have to agree also. There are a certain few (just like in any workplace) that think their opinions are 'the way it is'- & are VERY condescending. If I get a harsh answer or flamed, I don't justify that ignorance w/a reply. The majority of posts here are not that way, but w/some threads it's like 'walking on eggshells' & you can just imagine what some people are like to work with. Fortunately that is the exception in the workplace too!

My thoughts too! I so know who I would not want to work with!! :eek:

nickola · Jul 9, 2008

Nursing attracts all kinds of personalities, just like any career. I try to take everything with a grain of salt & I don't engage w/the few who come across as bossy & argumentative. (& it does seem to be the same ones who do this). Some people just always have to have the last word- no skin off my nose to let them. I'm just thankful I don't have to work with them!!

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 9, 2008

Closed for staff review.

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 9, 2008

Thread reopened.

Thanks for your patience!!

Nurse Salt · Jul 9, 2008

Oh, which thread. I want to read it. It should be entertaining.

That's what I was going to ask!!! :yeah:

Jules A, MSN · Jul 9, 2008

All I can say is ALLNURSES ROCK!!! Everything said here is a matter of opinion.

I agree. There are a handful of nurses that I only know through allnurses and yet I feel as if they are friends. By participating on this site I have learned new things and changed my opinion just from reading different perspectives that I wouldn't have considered if someone didn't have the courage to put it out there.

I know there are people that only want others to agree with them and that is cool, I just wish they would come right out and write that in their post. Cyber hugs and blind support is fine if that is what the OP wants and being up front about it would would save others from thinking they might have posted in order to consider other viewpoints.

Asherah, BSN, RN · Jul 10, 2008

By participating on this site I have learned new things and changed my opinion just from reading different perspectives that I wouldn't have considered if someone didn't have the courage to put it out there.

I would definitely agree with Jules. I appreciate other points of view and am appreciative of the experiences of both new grads and seasoned nurses who post here regularly.

I think that a few discussion topics can get heated (due to the sensitive nature of the topics), but we are human and all have strong opinions regarding our personal experiences. I still wouldn't have AN any other way.

Keep on keepin' on!

dylansmama · Jul 10, 2008

I appreciate everyone's comments, however, I think a lot of people are taking my post too literal. Overall, it is supportive, and positive, I was just commenting.

leslie :-D · Jul 10, 2008

I appreciate everyone's comments, however, I think a lot of people are taking my post too literal. Overall, it is supportive, and positive, I was just commenting.

well...

i don't think it's realistic to expect all positive responses on such a large bb.

afterall, we are comprised of many different personalities, quirks and all.

if your overall impression is that it's generally supportive, we'll take it.

i think it's helpful to keep what is worth keeping, and blow the rest away.

it's all about perspective.

and welcome aboard!

leslie

shelly304 · Jul 10, 2008

I appreciate everyone's comments, however, I think a lot of people are taking my post too literal. Overall, it is supportive, and positive, I was just commenting.

I guess it's kind of like if someone called your dog "ugly"! We all get a little defensive when some picks on our "baby"!!!!! :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

Don't sweat it. It made for a great thread. Thanks!

Audrey28 · Jul 10, 2008

There is only one thread that I have had a problem with- but it was a sensitive topic- it went from Nursing to the war in Iraq- and people just have their own very strong opinions- but I take everything anyone says with a grain of salt- you can't let stuff like that get to you- like everyone else said- this is a place to go to for support- and sometimes you will prob have disagreements- you just have to agree to disagree sometimes and let it go. But so far that I have been on this site- I have loved it- even the differences on some days. I would say just let it go- and move past it. But if it makes you feel better to report them then report away. I don't take it too seriously though...

Well happy posting to everyone! LOL

~Audrey

djc1981 · Jul 10, 2008

Wow..if people think this site has rude people on it you should go to the student doctor site. They literally rip people from end to end and are downright abusive there. This site is downright angelic compared to that.