Fed_RN14

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1. Nursing Student Afraid I Have Mental Illness

   Fed_RN14 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   If you are legitimately concerned you have mental health issues, please see a specialist to confirm this. Much of what you are describing are personality quirks. I don't think anyone makes it through nursing or medical school without some self diagno...

2. Remember when...

   Fed_RN14 replied to Fed_RN14's topic in General Nursing

   Yes! Public health is incredibly rewarding.

3. Remember when...

   Fed_RN14 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just because we could all use an occasional reminder, I think it would be fun to think back to the beginning of your journey. Why did you become a nurse? Who or what inspired you to begin this journey? What did you want from this career? I'd love t...

4. Life as a CNA vs LPN

   Fed_RN14 replied to LPNuser's topic in General Nursing

   Well. I was a CNA, then LPN, ASN, now BSN. Everyone is working their tails off. My back hurt all the time when I worked in a skilled rehab center as an LPN. The thing is, it will always look like the people "above" you aren't working as hard. But we ...

5. Failure in Med surg

   Fed_RN14 replied to Joy4RN's topic in New Nurse

   It is absolutely normal to feel like you got yourself into the wrong situation as a nurse. I think we all had some, "what am I doing here?" moments, so I empathize. However, moving on already may not be your best bet. Figure out where you want to get...

6. Student loan repayment programs

   Fed_RN14 replied to ndRNCA's topic in General Nursing

   Consider Indian Health Service if you are willing to relocate. $40k for a 2 year committment and that can be extended for an additional 20k for another year. Plus, IHS is just a rewarding place to work.

7. Why are nurses disrespected so much?

   Fed_RN14 replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   Are you all really acting as if nurse bullying is not an issue? Tons of studies on how and why this exists are available. I've seen it. I've experienced it. It is definitely not everywhere, but to dismiss OP like her observations are fruitless is ina...

8. On-call or cancelled? That is the question!

   Fed_RN14 replied to Eschell2971's topic in General Nursing

   I don't understand why nurses tolerate this. No way I would. I am a full time professional and I will work hard those 40 hours. In return, I will be paid accordingly. $3 an hour to wait? No.

9. Graduate in May, no experience..

   Fed_RN14 replied to MayRN2987's topic in General Nursing

   You will find work. We were all new once. I recommend looking at hospitals in your area and see who offers good training programs for new nurses. Some hospitals have fabulous programs to support and educate their newbies if you will sign a contract t...