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  • Reading the other thread you cross-posted from and being a nurse myself, I agree with the other comments and answers found in the original thread.

    You don’t have to like the answer but people generally are asking not to be prying but to be social with you and involving you to be inclusive, whether or not you are neurotypical. That is nice of your peers and honestly, practicing these behaviors for your patients too would help with your job. You are encountering individuals at their lowest: when they are most vulnerable, in pain, in discomfort, stressed, anxious, alone, etc. Part of the patient healing process is support and connection with their healthcare team, which would include you. Patients may do the same thing, ask you questions similar to those of your peers to get to know you or form a connection.

    For your peers, you can disclose you are not neurotypical to increase understanding and let them know you are having issues with socialization but there should be some efforts to work with your team as well as with your patients. Healthcare especially in an acute setting as your answers so far has implied is a super social job and if not being social is your thing, there are other positions in healthcare that are not as social in nursing: utilization review, MDS RN, transfer center nurse, picc line vs wound care nurse just for specific tasks, etc.



  • Yeah I really am not. So I am asking. Genetics and inherited traits I believe are real and I believe that was what your argument was too.

    My baby heeler pitbull mix knew to nip at ankles even when he was as young as 2 or 3 months. Its his herding behavior. Of course dogs can be different. I mean even us as humans are dynamic and all unique.

    They were bred to fight sure but they aren’t known to be human or animal aggressive. They… Arent inheritly aggressive. Some breeds like German Shepard’s tend to be more human and dog aggressive plus have more of a prey drive for example. So yes, I still don’t know what risks you are talking about especially if we are talking about behaviors or temperament. They aren’t known for separation anxiety, prey drives, resource guarding, etc. Some dogs just don’t exhibit any negative tendencies in their breed and that’s fine?

    If you don’t have any answer it’s okay. That’s why I asked.


  • There’s problems with neglected pitbulls in backyards but that wouldn’t be a genetic thing. That’s an owner and sometimes abuse thing. So no, I’m still not aware of any negative or adverse traits as I stated in my original comment. Im genuinely curious what negative or adverse traits because I really do not know any.

    They aren’t known to have a prey drive, aren’t guard dogs, aren’t more reactive than the next dog, etc.

    Not fishing. The only con is that they’re super big and buff so if something like a bite happens, its more lethal like OP said.



  • I am not aware of any common or adverse behaviors from pitbulls and staffies? They’re nanny dogs and are known to have great temperaments with other breeds. I say this as someone who has a half pit mix. His pit side is the highlight so much so that were considering a pure pit next pup.

    Admittedly, Dalmatians are more protective in general (vs loyal) and can come off a bit less friendly than other breeds but you brought up Pits which I found interesting. But general comment, I understand. We need to be mindful of what our dogs are and how some innate behaviors can come up.









  • Hello there!

    I am a manager and I have staff that have different medical conditions. If you are in need of any accommodations at your work, check with HR or your boss for any options of alternative work schedules, protected time off, etc. There should be a department within HR if you have enough medical justification to have granted intermittent days off, shortened work hours (all this is “alternative work schedules or accommodations”).

    You should have options to ensure your health is a priority and that your time to care for that is protected!!