Why is there so much rudeness?

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Hello,

I have been reading these boards on and off for a few years but have recently joined. Most of the time, I enjoy the posts but some posters have become so ill tempered. They act as if they are superior and downright rude. What is the point? Why attack a nursing student who is posting in the correct area? Why talk down to them, as if they are small children? Or that their concerns are less important because they are new to all of this, and not experienced?

I've been reading posts about "experienced" nurses being attack by the new graduate, or the young nurses questioning people. While, these are all valid points and should be addressed, it is not only happening "out in the real world", it is alive and kicking on this board.:uhoh3:

What happened to compassion? Aren't we as nurses and future nurses supposed to display care, compassion and understanding to people? Or have I completely missed the mark on what type of person a nurse should/could be?

If someone is having a horrible day and they are venting, why is it not OK for them to vent here, with people who understand????? I simply do not understand this. I also have no idea how anyone else feels, but I avoid posting most of the time because I do not need to deal with the people who live on their pedestals and look down at everyone else. (I am sure by me posting this I am opening a can of worms) :eek:

agree to disagree then.

It should be noted, that the meaning of this phrase contradicts all of your previous statements. In that, you are in disagreement and not making general comments, as you previously said. What is it that you disagree with? Maybe, it was poor wording on your part?

Don't feed the trolls!

That's my advice.

Specializes in Geriatric and Mental Heath.
It should be noted, that the meaning of this phrase contradicts all of your previous statements. In that, you are in disagreement and not making general comments, as you previously said. What is it that you disagree with? Maybe, it was poor wording on your part?

You have a different opinion about rude comments on AN, and I agree to disagree with you.

OVER AND OUT.

In other words, you have a different opinion and i agree to disagree with you.

OVER AND OUT.

What about my initial post do you disagree with?

Specializes in Pediatrics.
i can't stand it when people feel the need to trivialize the op's issue.

for example...

OP : "i feel like crap BC i got a C in my fundamentals class"

Commenter : " just be glad you passed and suck it up. you know how many people would KILL for a C?"

how is that supportive? it just seems hostile even if it isn't said maliciously.

how about...

"at least you passed. many people are not so lucky. they have to repeat the class and lose a whole year! " (same message different wording).

I'm thinking these people were absent on the days they taught therapeutic communication.

Imagine translating that into patient care:

Patient: I have melanoma

Nurse: Melanoma? At least you don't have pancreatic Ca. I know paitents that would DIE for Melanoma!!!

Specializes in Geriatric and Mental Heath.
I'm thinking these people were absent on the days they taught therapeutic communication.

Imagine translating that into patient care:

Patient: I have melanoma

Nurse: Melanoma? At least you don't have pancreatic Ca. I know paitents that would DIE for Melanoma!!!

LMAO! Exactly.

Specializes in Geriatric and Mental Heath.
What about my initial post do you disagree with?

That there aren't many rude comments posted on this site compared to other forums.

I guess what I interpret as rude differs from your interpretation.

Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

Presenting reality and voicing doubt! Maybe people misunderstand how these techniques are therapeutic ;)

I do agree that there is no need for rudeness. You don't have to agree with people, in fact that's what gives this some flavor, but you should be respectful.

Specializes in Forensic Psych.
I could sit here for hours copying and pasting the posts that are perfect examples of what IS rude but there is no point in calling these people out over it. It would only serve to cause more rude posts and personal attacks.

Do it! Do it!

...wanting to see if if make the cut....

:p

Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
Do it! Do it! ...wanting to see if if make the cut....:p
I'm pretty sure a couple of mine would!!

Stephalump & Miiki, actually neither of you have come across as rude to me.

Like I said I have a thick skin and I personally I have not been attacked with rude posts, I feel sorry for the people who have been attacked. :)

Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
Stephalump & Miiki, actually neither of you have come across as rude to me. Like I said I have a thick skin and I personally I have not been attacked with rude posts, I feel sorry for the people who have been attacked. :)
I wasn't really talking about this thread. I got indirectly chastised a little bit for telling someone to learn English before trying to learn A&P.
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