I remember being in nursing school and feeling that I would save the world. I loved helping people and their families. I am not sure when that all changed but after 5 years it has. Don't get me wrong I still enjoy helping people but it seems as though with the many expectations placed on nurses, it is becoming increasingly difficult to say I love my job.
For example when did I also become a waitress? When did I become a social worker? When did I become a outlet for others to verbally and physically abuse? When did I become that cynical nurse that I hated in nursing school?
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The bright eyed, and energetic nursing student turns into a cynical, over worked, over stressed nurse.
I have only been out of school for a year and am alredy feeling this way. It is very frustrating when patients feel they have the right to treat you anyway they want.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in school I remember seeing how certain nurses treated their patients and I said "I don't ever want to be that way." There are many times now that my compassion is challenged!