1. Dumb Residents. Yes... they do exist with their idiotic order sets.
2. Management saying " Staffing will get better- we are working on it"
3.The PCNA who charts nurse notified re: crazy vitals and they never said a word, so when you check vitals half an hour later, you see a BP of 190/110.
- same PCNA who wont do a manual check.
- same who tells the POD #1 pt " 99.1 temp? oh you have an infection.we have to tell the DR"
4. Family members who come running to the front desk screaming "i need my moms nurse...she was supposed to have gingerale. its been 10 minutes. this is unacceptable"
5. HCAPS!
6.Other departments that won't lift a finger, and spend 5 minutes hunting down the nurse for something idiotic like a blanket...
"the main reason i think it could be relevant is that to have a long laundry list of "hates" about your career so early into it is not a good sign in terms of long term fulfillment."
bingo.
"when nurses hear positive or negative feedback via surveys, it's important to have an understanding of the source of the feedback. "
that too.
i've been away from my desk almost all weekend and missed most of this passionate outpouring. some responders, like me the day i saw your post, are just tired and cranky that day. for my part of that, i apologize sincerely.
while i can apologize for my choice of responses, i stand by my underlying text (which perhaps i ought to have made more explicit): at five months in, you are entitled to your opinion and your rant, but do not be too surprised if people who have been there, done that long since do not want to revisit their callow youth by joining in.
some may, but you may find them to be the chronic complainers whose universal response of "isn't it awful!" makes no difference and just encourages more whining.
others do not want to reinforce this beginner-level attitude by patting your shoulder and saying, "there, there."
some just don't want to hear it.
some resent the implication that such a rant deserves wholehearted support for the special snowflake, when all they want to say is, "put on your big girl panties and deal with it." dealing needn't be holding your hurt inside and becoming an early burnout. it can, in fact, include constructive moves. for example, if there's something less than useful about those order sets, think of something specific that could improve communication with the residents who write them. making a difference is good for the head.
my, my, my. five months a student nurse and so perceptive already.
would you like some nice cheddar with that whine?
are you kidding? i have been a nurse for 2 yrs now and i could complain about all the stuff the op did. do you work on a perfect unit with none of those issues?
"the main reason i think it could be relevant is that to have a long laundry list of "hates" about your career so early into it is not a good sign in terms of long term fulfillment."
bingo.
"when nurses hear positive or negative feedback via surveys, it's important to have an understanding of the source of the feedback. "
that too.
i've been away from my desk almost all weekend and missed most of this passionate outpouring. some responders, like me the day i saw your post, are just tired and cranky that day. for my part of that, i apologize sincerely.
while i can apologize for my choice of responses, i stand by my underlying text (which perhaps i ought to have made more explicit): at five months in, you are entitled to your opinion and your rant, but do not be too surprised if people who have been there, done that long since do not want to revisit their callow youth by joining in.
some may, but you may find them to be the chronic complainers whose universal response of "isn't it awful!" makes no difference and just encourages more whining.
others do not want to reinforce this beginner-level attitude by patting your shoulder and saying, "there, there."
some just don't want to hear it.
some resent the implication that such a rant deserves wholehearted support for the special snowflake, when all they want to say is, "put on your big girl panties and deal with it." dealing needn't be holding your hurt inside and becoming an early burnout. it can, in fact, include constructive moves. for example, if there's something less than useful about those order sets, think of something specific that could improve communication with the residents who write them. making a difference is good for the head.
have a better shift next time.
so you have never complained about nursing, wow. i find that hard to believe. yet, you complain about others complaining/venting.
So you have NEVER complained about nursing, wow. I find that hard to believe. Yet, you complain about others complaining/venting.
I imagine a lot of people have complained. But to have a whole list of "hates" only five months into a career isn't really the best sign for longevity. I had a similarly long list of hates very early into my teaching career. That was a clear sign for me that I was in the wrong profession. Getting out of it was the best thing for both me and the kids. Conversely, I have loved nursing, though I've certainly had my bad days and there are things about it which I strongly believe need to change.
If the OP continues to add to her list of "hates," it would probably be a good idea to do some thoughtful reflection. Sometimes it is just a matter of changing specialties or facility; she may just need to find her niche. We've certainly heard the tales of the ICU nurse who was desperately unhappy but found her wings in L & D, or the miserable in med-surg who leaves and develops a passion for the crazy world of ER.
Who cares. All of the complains are valid and are things many nurses dislike. Good for the OP, if it is bothering you so early on and not a sign of longevity in nursing. Maybe the op would be better off. I dunno about the op but when I whine it isn't just to hear I am a special snowflake, sometimes it helps to know other people go through the same exact thing. I will join in in almost any complaining thread. Those that have their big kid undergarmets on and can deal with it are free to ignore it.
I will join in in almost any complaining thread. Those that have their big kid undergarmets on and can deal with it are free to ignore it.
Yes, I know people who do nothing but complain ad nauseum. They are free to complain, complain, complain, complain...there's nothing stopping them, THAT's for darn sure.
That said, who knows what the OP actually does. Maybe the term "hate" in all caps doesn't mean all that much to her. If it does, though, you know, life's short. Find something that makes you happy. There are far easier ways to make a pittance, I know that for a fact.
No disrespect to anyone...but seriously, can we all stand back and look at the absurdity of the moment. Let's just take a moment and chuckle at EACH OTHER and OURSELVES. This thread is complaining, about complaining and complaining how that complaining was not fully respected. Seriously...complaining about complaining? LOL I love you...every single ONE of you.
I Hope everyone has a great and blessed week and I hope that you get a chuckle at all of this....eventually if not immediately. It is truly great...it really is!
Yes- the holier than thou nurse who LOVEs their job and and can't imagine why someone else wouldn't like theirs, or have nothing to complain about? hmm , maybe that person enjoys abuse. isn't that a psych problem to enjoy and allow being abused?? heh.
Yes- the holier than thou nurse who LOVEs their job and and can't imagine why someone else wouldn't like theirs, or have nothing to complain about? hmm , maybe that person enjoys abuse. isn't that a psych problem to enjoy and allow being abused?? heh.
The only thing worse than feeling abused is doing nothing to change your situation other than b&*!ng about it constantly. If you feel ABUSED, why in the heck would you put up with that? Seriously, life is short! Find something you love-recognizing that nothing is perfect-but something you don't want to complain about all the time! I've had a job like that, and that is its own hell on earth. You only get one life. If you "HATE" your job, that is a serious problem. Would you want someone who "HATES" their job teaching your child, caring for your Mom, or coaching your son's soccer team, running their cub scout troupe, etc.? There's no shame in hating a job; but find something you enjoy. There are actually people in the world who love their jobs-find what it is that you love and go for it.
This is a thread started by someone who has just started their job and already has a list going of things they "HATE." I feel for them, truly. I've been there-and I got out.
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN
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"the main reason i think it could be relevant is that to have a long laundry list of "hates" about your career so early into it is not a good sign in terms of long term fulfillment."
bingo.
"when nurses hear positive or negative feedback via surveys, it's important to have an understanding of the source of the feedback. "
that too.
i've been away from my desk almost all weekend and missed most of this passionate outpouring. some responders, like me the day i saw your post, are just tired and cranky that day. for my part of that, i apologize sincerely.
while i can apologize for my choice of responses, i stand by my underlying text (which perhaps i ought to have made more explicit): at five months in, you are entitled to your opinion and your rant, but do not be too surprised if people who have been there, done that long since do not want to revisit their callow youth by joining in.
some may, but you may find them to be the chronic complainers whose universal response of "isn't it awful!" makes no difference and just encourages more whining.
others do not want to reinforce this beginner-level attitude by patting your shoulder and saying, "there, there."
some just don't want to hear it.
some resent the implication that such a rant deserves wholehearted support for the special snowflake, when all they want to say is, "put on your big girl panties and deal with it." dealing needn't be holding your hurt inside and becoming an early burnout. it can, in fact, include constructive moves. for example, if there's something less than useful about those order sets, think of something specific that could improve communication with the residents who write them. making a difference is good for the head.
have a better shift next time.