I am a nursing student greduating in May this year and I have worked as a nurse assistant for over 2 years. Recently, as I anticipate graduation and actually becoming a nurse I hove been very aware of attitudes of nurses lately. I amm wondering if the facility I am at is the right place for me.

It seems that most nurses are negative and rude to each other. It seems to me that they all think that everyone should cater to them. Just tonight there was a situation where a nurse called to give report at the beginning of shift change and whem asked to call back (due to patient safety in the handoff of current patients), she got really rude. This is just one example, but I constantly hear griping and bad attitudes toward fellow nurses.

Does this go on everywhere? (I think it probably does...) I guess a better question is: are there any happy nusres that like what they do anymore?

In need of encouragement,,,

" I am sorry to hear of this situation you've been dealing with,considering your admirable pursuit to enter the nursing profession.

  Unfortunately,not everyone matures as they age,as you have seen for yourself.This is further complicated when inappropriateness

  is volumized by**laughter,eye-rolling and snickered-whispers from others who encourage,thus,anticipate,"the encore performance".

  Sometimes,the chain of command may intercede,providing 1:1 advice,though ,"you cannot hold your breathe,forever".

  The best words to say,"Nothing",for Silence can be Deafening when Sensuround.Eventually,the pompous portrayer will,

 "Take the hint ,when no one pays the Piper to hear they play".

It is never Okay to be rude in this proffesion.. We are caretakers to the public. We are looked up to and  listened to...I've been in the hospital a few times and I have overheard nurses getting into it..Which then I proceeded to go into the hallway and ask them if it was time for their break...LOL..Teresa

 I think burn out is a real issue in this profession.  How do you stay positive all the time?  I took a class from Dr. Paulette Grilli on positivity.  It was a one day class and it changed my world.  Sometimes you just need a little pick me up.  You receive credits for her classes as well.

RJ,

On the flip of previously posted advice and support, I would carefully consider the emotIons I am experiencing  when I am observing these events.  Sorting through these emotions and possibly identifying their source helps me to appropriately act on how I am feeling.  I have found when experiencing a negative event I am disappointed, embarassed, offended, and even anger.  These emotions will manipulate my overall mood and will make my senses and actions more acute for negativity if not properly dealt with at the time of the event.  There are times when I am good at this.  There are times when a negative event occurs that I am actually condoning!  Yikes!  It is cool when I do recognize the occurance because growth has occurred.  I have caught my self claiming truth in relation to a witnessed event.  I love to believe I understand everything about what is occurring ; /.  I  will emotionally withdraw at work when I see negativity blossoming.  And So On...  I HAVE BEEN THE SOURCE OF NEGATIVITY AS WELL.  If I delay an accurate self exploration in my emotions related to negativity I continue to s out negative events to experience, out of selfishness, creating a downward spiral for my emotional and spiritual health in the work environment.  I believe there are many valuable lessons (challenges) surrounding RNs in their work environment.  Many times these challenges will stir up emotions related to core beliefs and we will avoid the opportunity we have been given to mature.  Sounds to me like you have a great opportunity to experience personal growth that will be valuable in a long career in bedside nursing.  Challenges are a blessing in my life.  When  they present themselves many run.  I used to run.  Now.............  

Find joy in all challenges. 

Sincerely,

Brett