quote: | Originally posted by EgosXII
its not about how you present yourself, narcism's talking about how you feel.
if you've never had a patient whose pissed you off you most likely havn't had much, or any experience in nursing. Its not about being a good nurse, its about having emotions.
if you're incapable, or beyond feeling shit, i would suggest YOU are a bad nurse. Nurses generally have high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy, which is what makes them want to go into nursing. this is a double edged sword though of course since it means you're more likely to get upset.
If you've never had a shit patient, or been upset, or annoyed at a patient, you've not had much experience.
its not about burnout, or being jaded, its about being a human being and handling, instead of repressing your emotions. |
There's a time and a place for dealing with one's emotions, and it isn't at the bedside.
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