Nurses Suck

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When I got out of your school, I thought I was going to conquer the world as a new nurse. I’ve been doing it for a years, and the only thing I know for sure at the end of it all is being a nurse sucks. And here are a couple of reasons why. 

What I mean by this is, when you graduate nursing school, you go out into the world all bright and shiny, thinking that school has equipped you with everything you could possibly need to succeed as a nurse. This is vastly untrue. 
Being a new nurse probably sucks worst of all.

If you had a preceptor in nursing school worth their salt, they would have also told you (lovingly) the same thing. He or she would have told you that there is a “text book way of doing things” and a “real world way of doing things”. 

If he or she did not arm you with that knowledge, I’m sorry. The world of nursing in the real world is full of “here’s how they didn’t teach you to do it in nursing school”.

Another reason I say “you don’t know what you don’t know until you don’t know it” is because a lot of nurses, both new and old, do not like to use the phrase,”I don’t know” . 

I’m not sure why this is. I’m a huge fan of I don’t know, because not admitting that you don’t know something and pretending like you do is the fastest way to get your patient injured, or God forbid killed. 

If you are working somewhere and you either A. have a know-it-all nurse that is wrong more often than not or B. are stuck in an environment where you feel like you cannot ask a question or say I don’t know, you need to find a new job like yesterday. That’s a danger is that you DO NOT need to put yourself in, especially if you’re a new nurse. 

It didn’t take me long as a new nurse to realize that people RARELY have your back. Be it the coworkers you think you can trust, people in other departments and your “bosses”, no one is exempt.

I have worked in a couple of different atmospheres since obtaining my nursing degree, and I can tell you, the difference between administration that has your back and those that don’t is ridiculous. 

When you don’t feel like administration has your back, nurses do not feel like they can voice unsafe nursing practice, go to their upper levels about complaints and/or other administration. This is especially true if your hospital’s administration is on a” buddy system” , where every administrator is friends with every other administrator, especially friends outside of work. 

I’m not saying canceling that administrators cannot be friends outside of work. I’m just saying that there has to be a line that is not crossed with regards to your employees. 

You may have a rare instance where you truly have people in your organization you can trust. If this happens, treat them like GOLD, because most people will throw you under the bus and then watch it continue to run you over.

As I previously mentioned, I’ve worked in several different areas of nursing since I obtained my bachelor’s degree in nursing. I worked in emergency departments, surgery suites, oncology offices. There is one thing that I can tell you that does not change from atmosphere to atmosphere.

If the patients are emotionally and verbally abusive day in and day out, and administration refuses to have your back (another reason number 2 is important), it is incredibly difficult to make it as a nurse. I worked as a nurse for over 5 years in the emergency department before I got completely burnt out and had to change jobs. A LOT of it was patient related (but not all).

We had a period in the first ER that I worked in where we lost, like, 200 years of nursing experience in a month. The old nurses went elsewhere, leaving those of us who were green around the gills (it’s me, I’m “those of us”) to fend for ourselves in one of the WORST places to learn as a nurse.

Most of it was administrative (see AGAIN number 2), and I don’t blame those that left.

However, not having experience in your department is dangerous, regardless of where you work. If you have an older nurse (a nurse with over 1 years experience, but the more experience the better), treat them good because they will teach you things no textbook ever will.

Being an new nurse in the ER sucks a lot for most people.

If you are a new nurse, you probably don’t need to work in the ER. That’s all I’m going to say about that.

Even though I’m back in the emergency department now, it won’t be forever. I am doing what I have to do to get out of nursing altogether, because the burnout is real, and it’s not going away. 

Burnout is a real thing. It happens to good nurses all the time. You never know when or where it’s going to happen, but you know as soon as it does. 

I sometimes like to try to persuade or convince myself that it’s not burnout, that I just need to find my “nursing niche”. I’ve worked lots of places, and none of them have been my “niche” yet. 

There are days when I will admit with my 1st breath that I am a burnt out, crotchety nurse. Then there are other days when I swear nursing is the only thing I wanna do, and it fulfills me like nothing else. 

I’m not sure how I feel about it today, because I’m off work and I don’t have to think about being a nurse. Ask me again when I go back to work in 2 days. 

This is probably one of the biggest reason for burn out. I have nurses that I work with that work 60 hours a week. That’s 5 TWELVE HOUR SHIFTS. What is the name of all things?!?!?!?!

I work 24-36 hours a week. No more EVER. I understand some people cannot survive on such a limited biweekly paycheck (or choose not to). However…………

Your job, regardless of where you work, does not care about you. You are there to do a job. If you don’t take your vacation days, they won’t make you.

If you work yourself to death, your organization will have your job posted before you’re even buried in the ground. Remember that.
All in all, I have a love-hate relationship with being a nurse. It’s mostly hate, but every once in a while it’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.

Do you think being a nurse sucks sometimes? Drop a comment and let me know.
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When I was 12, I decided I wanted to help people”, so I worked really hard to get into a nursing program. I, by no means, thought it would be easy, I just thought it'd be more rewarding.
I graduated last year, and started at a hospital. I trained for 6 weeks (as a new grad!) and was thrown into it. The people who are buddies with the Charge get the better assignments. One day, I got 6 starting pts (everyone else got 4-5), 3 discharges, and 2 admits, while a nurse left and went to The Dollar Store. Yep, you read that right. When another RN, who was precepting, spoke up about my assignment, my charge came over and dryly said, If it gets too much, let me know,” and walked off. That's more or less what every day has been like.
Things you probably don't learn in school:
- Doctors are a******s. You will get screamed at if you page about a slightly increased temp, and screamed at again if you don't page about the same temp later.
- Veteran nurses are awful to new nurses (but you will continue to bear the scowls and ask questions, because your patient's safety is more important than the rumor that you're an idiot). Oh yeah, nurses gossip a lot.
- Nursing is mostly robotic- hang IVs, medicate, document, rinse, repeat (unless you're in critical care/ED). If you get 5 mins to sit with a patient, the CNA will probably call you.
- Then, there are days where you see John Doe, who came in near-comatose, get up and walk, and it fills your heart with joy. But rewarding moments are few and far between. (You're mostly being screamed at because Dr. Awesome decided to taper their narcs, and neglected to tell them, or because dietary forgot their cookie).
- BTW, forget the term break”. You'll be lucky if you get a whole 30 mins for lunch.
I suppose it depends on where you work, what your team is like, and how resilient you are. I have cried a lot, put on my big-girl pants, and return every day. But if I were 12 again…
Now that I've blown off steam, I cannot commend RNs enough for what you do on a daily basis. You are all super-freaking-heroes in my eyes. And, no, I don't hate doctors, I dislike the rude, condescending ones, like the one who told me, I don't make mistakes!” and slammed the phone down when he ordered a med the patient was allergic to. WELCOME TO NURSING!
Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics. Has 3 years experience.
Title should read "Why nursing is for the strong and resilient". It's tough but I wouldn't say it sucks!
Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care. Has 12 years experience.
I would switch to another hospital or unit when you have enough experience. There's the trend that because new grads removing trouble finding work, chances are the ones that do hire are crappy places to work. My first job wa horrible, I learned a ton, but the docs were completely unprofessional, (one threw a chart at my head) and the charge nurses were mostly angry, lazy and bitter.
You will find a unit where teamwork exists, people have your back and the charge nurses are fair and help when they can. There will always be a few negative coworkers, but the goal is to work somewhere that keeps them to a minimum.
I agree with you. I have been in similar situations such as the assignments and other nurses leaving the floor. A different set of rules for some. The doctors are different everywhere. Some are nice. Some not so much.
Specializes in Med/Surg, Academics. Has 10 years experience.
It sucks because "they" will stretch you so thin, continue to pile on more work, expect the impossible, and when something goes wrong, blame you for it.
I'm counting down to leaving acute care. I can't take it anymore.
You will find a unit where teamwork exists, people have your back and the charge nurses are fair and help when they can. There will always be a few negative coworkers, but the goal is to work somewhere that keeps them to a minimum.
You mean there's hope?! :) I intend to leave eventually. At least I've solved the mystery of why the turnover rate for new nurses is so high. Thank you.
"...rewarding moments are few and far between..."
The comatose patient who suddenly woke up and started addressing staff members by name, then combing his hair and feeding himself...
The stroke patient who heard his (stupid) nurse say "This one, though, isn't going to get any better" (and immediately started crying, in front of the rounding NP)...
The MVA head injury who woke up shortly after being told, "They're not mad at you, it's OK if you made it"...
Yes, we put up with incredible stupidity and ignorance. But at the end of the day, it's worth it--there is always something bigger than the local idiot.
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 15 years experience.
The working conditions associated with floor nursing are one of the main reasons I left bedside nursing last month. The demanding families and verbally abusive patients also make nursing deplorable.
I hope to not return to the bedside unless I end up on the verge of homelessness. I salute those of you who still fight the battle. I'm out...
Nursing school does not prepare most for the realities of nursing. You are NEVER given 4-6 patients to be in charge of. You don't deal with the politics of the unit. Your first job will feel overwhelming. That is normal. Some MD's are simply rude, but you will encounter those type of people everywhere. You will also find those who are "in good" with the boss will get perks. That's just about everywhere too.
You should have more ok days than bad days. Again your perspective may change once you feel comfortable in your role. If not, move on like countless others will do.
I hope to not return to the bedside unless I end up on the verge of homelessness. I salute those of you who still fight the battle. I'm out...
I hear you. My organization is pushing this movement of "customers" instead of "patients" and it's causing me to pull out my hair. Many patients already treat hospitals like hotels. If I'm "being graded on my ability to leave customers satisfied", I picked the wrong profession.
I love what I do, I just wish these Admins would walk a mile...
I am really sorry OP. Some floors do not have a culture that is good in general. That can happen to any nurse new or experienced when starting or switching a job. Some years ago I got a position at a prestigious hospital - I really wanted to go there, it was very competitive. I is one of those "it is an honor to work for us" places. Anyhow, while I loved the actual work the whole environment was awful. I got the worst assignments while other nurses had time to sit around and did not get stressed out at all. After some while I spoke up and was told that this is what happens to every nurse new to the unit - I have to proof myself worthy and show that I would be ok with ANY assignment no matter what in case there is nobody to help me. I was speechless and when I was told by another newer nurse to just get through it until the next new nurse starts I just had enough. Nobody wanted to talk to me and I was on break by myself all the time. So ----- I started to look for another job and left after 8 weeks. I will never get a job at that place again - but that is ok with me - I am not willing to support such a system and mistreat other nurses and pretend that it is ok -- it is not.
If you like nursing otherwise look for another place to work and also work on growing a thick skin. When somebody yells at me (other than an obviously sick patient or distressed relative) I stay calm and just say "sorry, this is inappropriate". One time I turned around and left a yelling MD and told the charge nurse to give me a call once he is able to behave. The key is to not take stuff too personal but also to set a limit in a calm manner. And start to look for something else when it is clear that it does not work out.
If you like nursing otherwise look for another place to work and also work on growing a thick skin. When somebody yells at me (other than an obviously sick patient or distressed relative) I stay calm and just say "sorry, this is inappropriate". One time I turned around and left a yelling MD and told the charge nurse to give me a call once he is able to behave. The key is to not take stuff too personal but also to set a limit in a calm manner. And start to look for something else when it is clear that it does not work out.
That sounds horrible. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I love nursing. Genuinely. I have somewhat thick skin. Otherwise, I would have called a few MDs a few choice words and been out on my keister.
The thing is, I find it inexcusable to treat people that way. At the risk of sounding naive (being relatively new to the profession), it's already a high stress job, the multidisciplinary teams should look out for each other, not make life hell.
Specializes in Emergency Department.
The culture shock from nursing school to bedside nursing is INSANE & I can't see myself doing bedside nursing for the long haul. Your post hit the nail on the head.
The thing is, I find it inexcusable to treat people that way. At the risk of sounding naive (being relatively new to the profession), it's already a high stress job, the multidisciplinary teams should look out for each other, not make life hell.
Ty - yes it was not a great experience and that comes from a person who has a very thick skin. I am also very resilient in general but too much is too much. In any way, I love being a nurse and still in nursing...
I hope to not return to the bedside unless I end up on the verge of homelessness. I salute those of you who still fight the battle. I'm out...
Agreed. It's not nursing that sucks, it's the working conditions. There are options once you've gained some experience. I've long ago decided that before returning to the bedside:
a) I'm working contract assignments
Bedside is not worth sacrificing my own health. OP, perhaps consider a different unit or the float pool once you have the required experience.
You mean there's hope?! :) I intend to leave eventually. At least I've solved the mystery of why the turnover rate for new nurses is so high. Thank you.
YES! There is hope! My current job has its quirks, but the docs and nurses get along well with each other (the docs actually respect the nurses!) and I have yet to see a case of NETY.
Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Supervisory, HEDIS, IT.
I worked on a Med/Surg/Tele unit for 6 months - HATED IT (Loved the people, even all the doctors!) Just the job was not for me. Got a job as a manager of a doctor's office. That was fun :) I left that job when I got a random contract opportunity to do HEDIS and fell in love with informatics....I probably will never go back to bedside nursing or direct care ever again. I work at home now doing computer stuff :) I LOVE IT!!! (It's not for everyone though, I am perfectly happy on my computer, reviewing charts, no phone calls, watching movies in the background, in PJs) :)
I've been a nurse for quite a while. ..I was in a job doing exactly what i set out to do when deciding to become a nurse as a child. I liked my patient's and being a part of their special moments. But no one ever wanted too float to our floor. Lab techs would comment on how we all be so negative in such a happy place. Babies are born here. .. what could be better? ! Yet our staff turn-over was insane...we couldn't keep people even with bonuses. We were on our 4th director, 2nd manager, and 3rd supervisor in ONE YEAR! why? Because that job/place was/is a soul sucking vortex of evil. It sucked me dry and lead me to the horrible circumstances im in now. Id never recommend nursing too anyone. I hope I never have to go back to bedside nursing again. .
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