2007-03-13 22:05:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Sometimes......it just depends on what the situation is. Some nurses are really good at empathizing with their patients. Some don't believe you when you say you are in pain. Depends on the personality, just like every other job.
2007-03-13 22:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs.Fine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it helps. Anytime a person experiences something, such as an illness, it gives them a better understanding of what is going on with that illness. Same goes with helping the family. I for one lost my dad a few years ago to lung cancer. I feel that definately makes me a little better of a nurse because I know what those families are going through. Nursing isn't just about the patient either. So to answer your question, I think it helps, but there are also awesome nurses out there that haven't gone through any type of illness or anything.
2007-03-13 22:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by belle4623 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former nurse-theres an old saying Dr's & nurses can be the worse patients LOL-probably becuz we believe we know whats going on to ourselves-BUT really don't. If it takes an illness to become a better nurse THEN their in the wrong business!!!! BUT if they have a specific illness-they will have more knowledge and experience about it & can relate & hopefully talk to their patient with more knowledge-the been there talk :) I feel patients can relate better if they know someone has gone thru it too-not just say I KNOW HOW U FEEL HONEY!!!! Remember if u haven;t been thru it -u don't know!! hope it helps. xoDonnaP
2007-03-21 03:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is like saying, do I have to cut my leg off to know what it is like!
No, either you have the stuff that makes you a nurse or not.
2007-03-13 22:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by kate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you'll earnings in any occupation decision with a minimum of two years of school below your belt - an it may actually help you exercising consultation what you want. There are occupation counselors at school that could help you discover your way.
2016-12-01 23:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the illness. i suppose it would help them better understand what their patients may be going through
2007-03-13 22:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by l81ucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess they could be better coping wise,they have the opportunity to feel empathy for the patient but as far as treatments go, not, not really
2007-03-13 22:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by Raven Ty Marx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can't hurt in the fact that they can relate better with their patients.
2007-03-19 02:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by Brig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha thats like me saying as long as you take an apple your health will be good..keep Dr away
2007-03-13 22:18:20 · answer #9 · answered by 8754 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HECK NO.. I AM A DARN GOOD NURSE AND HEALTHY...
2007-03-20 00:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by casz1968 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋