{"id":4500,"date":"2017-10-13T09:43:05","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T13:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=4500"},"modified":"2018-04-19T15:07:28","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T19:07:28","slug":"nurses-with-social-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/nurses-with-social-anxiety","title":{"rendered":"Nurses with Social Anxiety | Understanding the Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Social anxiety affects about 7% of the total population at any given time, and nurses are no exception. Even though nursing is one of the most people-oriented jobs you\u2019ll find, it\u2019s not uncommon for\u00a0nurses to struggle with certain social aspects at work. Nurses with social anxiety have their own unique set of challenges and difficulties when dealing with this issue. Luckily for them, it\u2019s not impossible to find everyday solutions. Here we\u2019ll take a look at some of the ways nurses can deal with their social anxiety\u00a0and continue enjoying their professional lives. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What is Social Anxiety? <\/span><\/h2>\n

Social anxiety is the fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people, according to\u00a0SocialPhobia.org<\/a>.\u00a0Social anxiety can sometimes involve the fear of being negatively judged or evaluated by others,\u00a0and it can be a pervasive disorder that causes tension in most areas of a person\u2019s life. This condition is considered chronic since it doesn\u2019t usually go away without seeking a solution. <\/span><\/p>\n

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People with social anxiety are seen by others as being shy, quiet, nervous, aloof, or just generally disinterested. However,\u00a0social anxiety often clashes with someone\u2019s true desire to be social and engage with others. When it comes to nursing,\u00a0nurses are required to interact with patients on a very social and personal level \u2014 things that can be made difficult by social anxiety. <\/span><\/p>\n

Nurses with Social Anxiety<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hospitals are places where communication and teamwork are held to very high standards, so nurses with social anxiety face their own set of unique challenges in addition to those presented by the job itself. While it isn\u2019t impossible for nurses with social anxiety to overcome their condition, it definitely takes focus and some proven techniques. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Anxiety could come when meeting with new patients, working alongside other staff, or randomly on one\u2019s lunch break \u2014 there\u2019s often no rhyme or reason to feelings of social anxiety. Other times, social anxiety can be something that builds up over long periods of time while in a certain environment. For this reason,\u00a0travel nurse jobs<\/a> are a possible way for those with social anxiety to find new locations that may be better for\u00a0them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Although social anxiety can occur at seemingly random times for certain people, there are also common triggers\u00a0to be aware of:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n