I understand nurses have a job to do and most likely, I probably get in the way, but do nurses really have to be so snappy all the time? Honestly, the attitude gets old. None of the residents or attendings disrespect them, yet they feel the need to dump on medical students for asking questions or a favor. For example, we're going to ask you to let us into the supply closet. We don't have a key. If we did, we'd do it ourselves. But we don't, so when we ask nicely, please don't give us a look each time a swear it's a huge dilemma to let us borrow the IR key. If we ask a question, don't give us all the attitude, just explain to us the situation like an adult. We don't know all the hospital policy, so please take 30 seconds out of your precious time and let us know.
Luckily, my time in the hospital is starting to wind down. Next week, we get to start working in the clinic, which means shorter hours although possibly a busier workload. At this point, I'll take the extra hour of sleep in the morning. I don't quite understand how they expect us to function properly after 15-hour days (from waking up to arriving home) and actually get some studying done when we get back. All I'm thinking about is dinner, a little StarCraft or Hulu Plus, and getting ready for bed. Third year is a time suck.
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