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Definitely met my share of Dominant RN's but also sub RN's. Common denominator - the profession DOES seem to draw out the kinky.
Truer words were never spoken. We are a fantastically kinky lot, I think it comes from having to be just a touch crazy to want to do what we do.
Definitely met my share of Dominant RN's but also sub RN's. Common denominator - the profession DOES seem to draw out the kinky.
I am wondering if there if they are a lot of women who become more dominant because they were nurses. Do any of you have an ideas about that?
But for a more serious answer.
I'm a bit of a believer in the whole 'hardwired' thing (though I'm sure many might disagree). Your dominance or submission is not determined by your job and is what it is, generally speaking.
But...I would think that being a nurse may make either type more assertive. You're dealing with potentially life&death situations or even just having to manage people under stressful situations. So will you get submissive nurses who know how to stand up for themselves? You bet...
Probably doesn't change what they like to do in the bedroom/at home though.
I am very take charge at work so I don't want to be at home.
Just a little crazy.Truer words were never spoken. We are a fantastically kinky lot, I think it comes from having to be just a touch crazy to want to do what we do.
I crayzee laugh a lot.To do what we do, see what we see, and to be able to laugh about it! If all of that isn't enough, you're right....we actually WANT to do all of that! A touch crazy? Nah....I think it takes a lot more than just a touch of crazy.
I relate to the category of appearing submissive at work. I have mastered a method of communication that enables me to get exactly what the patient needs without sounding like the demanding controlling maniac that I really am (when it comes to patient care.)I tend to agree with you. I think nurses fall into one of three categories and they all come down to the individual's personality. They are either submissive at home because it's a change from their work persona, they're aggressive both at work and in the bedroom, or they're submissive at home and at work. The last category, I would even go so far as to say they appear submissive at work, but they use it to get their way. I know there's a term for this in the bdsm world, but I can't think of it at the moment. I'm sure someone wil help me out.
I would also hazard a guess that the profession doesn't make the personality; the personality determines the profession. Nursing is hard mental and physical work; it is not for the faint of heart or stomach. I think most people who go into it for the Florence Nightingale aspect of "wanting to help others" either toughen up pretty fast, or they find a gentler branch of nursing - or leave the profession altogether. "Soft" people tend to burn out very quickly in nursing.
Hahahahahaha! What is the exception? Surgical. The care delivery is very specific.
If you mean surgical services, per se, no, surgical nurses and techs are among the worst control freaks in the hospital. lol I worked in surgery for many years, and I tailored my response to the surgeon. I was always in control, but how I showed that control depended on the surgeon. Surg techs are actually much more controlling than circulators; if you don't believe me, act like you're going to contaminate a ST's back table then watch the fireworks fly. LOL
I think the most controlling nurses are in the ER, ICUs, and OR (or any procedural area). ER nurses are absolutely more vocal about it, while OR nurses hone their evil eye. They definitely aren't submissive, nor are they shy about letting the surgeon know when he's in trouble. I can't count how many times I've heard an attending warn a surgical resident, "No matter what you do, NEVER piss off your scrub nurse." LOL It takes a very special breed of nurse to work in the OR. You have to have a thick skin, fear nothing or no one, and you have to be willing to step up to advocate for your patient when he can't speak for himself.
My mother was trying to be an ST, made it thru training, but almost 60yo reflexes simply don't allow a person to get into this for the first time. I can see why an ST would pee their pants if they think they're going to get contaminated!
My mother was trying to be an ST, made it thru training, but almost 60yo reflexes simply don't allow a person to get into this for the first time. I can see why an ST would pee their pants if they think they're going to get contaminated!
Your mom can still use her skills even if she doesn't scrub. Has she considered looking for work in materials management or SPD (Sterilizing, Processing, Decontam - aka Central Supply)?
You're sweet. They blew through her joints as a receptionist/admin by never giving her ergonomic jack shit and now she's RSI disabled for real, happy to have it on paper and just 2 years from retirement anyway. Ah, hospitals. Big hospitals.