RN's are perfect human beings aren't we?

Madwife2002...I am speechless. What you have shared is sooo true my bones ache. I am a new grad and currently work as cna and I see the BS everyday. Too the point I passionately dislike where I am. However, I stay because it pays the bills. But it is not worth it at times. It is said how our profession is so cut throat. Yet, there are changes happening, that are empowering nurses ,and elminiating the nursing bullies. I do my best to be a team player because I feel it makes the day run smoothly, I do my best to comfort patient, but some are just ungrateful, but I still keep a smile on my face and remain professional. I go my the mantra " Kill people with kindness" that keeps me going. I became a nurse for a reason even with all that we put up with, do to our new nurse, or act foolish is because it is a noble profession and a place were i can tough someone even for a moment and know I did my best to make their day a little easier.However, there are good nurse out there who are trying to make a difference. I am going to make it my goal to improve the solidarity of the nursing profession. We need to show the world we are the heart and soul of any hospital, university, community center, and politics...Thank you for sharingGod bless

Amen, sister.

Great read! You're definitely true from everything that I've heard/witnessed, although I'm not in the healthcare field working yet, I can only imagine the roads ahead, but at least it deems to be softening up just a little bit. Thanks for sharing this with us!

I agree. Nursing is so dysfunctional it is scary. I try to make a difference....and usually get in trouble for it. What other profession does that? What other profession does not make it a priority for their employees to go to the bathroom, or take lunch, or all the other millions of other things nurses are taken advantage of? Oh, and what other profession lets non professionals use their titles? Arrrrggggggggg

Yes.. that is well said. Yes.. that is all true.No.. this will not change... despite our best efforts.

I'm applying at different hospitals and before I pass an application, it comes to my mind the pressures that new staff nurses can face, it might be tough environment... but I say to myself, even with the struggles, I will survive it because I'm dedicated to my profession. Thanks for sharing this

I almost feel like this rant was written about myself!!! LOL!!! I'm a new grad that basically and feel like I'm a poster person. Oh well. I'm determined to find happiness in my life, I'm not my occupation, I am me. No f*cked up manager is going to walk all over me anymore. I don't care how "crazy" everything is, including them.

If only we would support one another

Quote from aileenveIf only we would support one another

you are right nursing is a very nasty field, however that being said you let it roll off your back do the best you can and go home. You can't let other people rule your life ecspecially others who have nothing to do with your practice these people have no lives and choose to be petty and immature, because they lack self esteem and confidence.

I could not have said it better! WOW! I would like to share this with my nurses at my next LN meeting. Though I am management and fairly new to where I work.....I have been in those shoes for a very long time and I will forever be able to relate to it all. I am in the midst of changing this where I currently work and happy to report it is going fairly well as I get positive feedback daily. This is my motto to success in Nursing....Accountability through Communication and Education.....makes for a BETTER work enviroment.....most people dont want to do a bad job....but if you don't educate so they understand than you get what they think is right.....even if it isn't.

I withdrew from Aspen University because they asked such nonsense, only theirs was framed under concept analysis. As for nurses being the best, rubbish. The profession is made up of gossiping, back stabbers. One of the day nurses I work with suggested to my manager he fire me. Problem is that our night shift consists of some who love to complain about their fellow nurses, so this leaves the room open for the day nurses who take it and run with it. I can't blame them, but don't like it.