Agent99

Agent99 has 11 years experience.

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1. Nursing, not as rewarding as I thought...

   Agent99 replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to hear of your situation. I've also become very irritable, etc. I switched to part time. I hope it gets better.

2. How do you build up stamina for 12 hr shifts?

   Agent99 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

   Try not to schedule three or more shifts in a row, it's a killer. I just worked last Fri Sat Sun. off Mon Tues and worked Wed Thurs Fri. I'm useless today. I did not schedule myself this way, mind you. This is why I am going part time. I can't...

3. wedding band-hand sanitizer q

   Agent99 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

   I have a white gold wedding ring with diamonds set in the front of the band. The gold part in the back is discolored and I get a bad rash underneath from washing my hands too much. I have to get it re-plated. I wear a yellow gold eternity band ring...

4. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   Agent99 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   1. Be polite and respectful to EVERYONE on the unit. Remember, you are the newbie. Everyone on the unit has an important job to do. Introduce yourself to everyone. Say please and thank you. 2. Check and double check your medications and orders. 3. A...

5. What have you done for yourself lately?

   Agent99 replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

   I asked for a reduction in hours and will be part time soon. I bought a few cute things for my kitchen on ebay. Other things I do on a regular basis: Read a good book. Try a new recipe. Take a long walk. Play with my dog and cat. Visit family. Hang...

6. Posting fears...

   Agent99 replied to Rizpah's topic in General Nursing

   One of my co-workers figured me out. LOL

7. follow up to "switching to per diem" post

   Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! Cutting back hours in this stressful career can only be a good thing. :) Grandee: You have really been through a tough time! Best of luck to you.

8. Can a new grad work part time or per diem?

   Agent99 replied to bcyogi's topic in New Nurse

   My first job was part time. It was hard to find full time in Peds and I wanted to work Peds. I worked extra shifts sometimes, and I was ok. I'm planning on going back to part time in June. Full time is too stressful for me now.

9. Share Your Nursing Horror Stories

   Agent99 replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

   Lately every day I go to work it's a horror story.

10. follow up to "switching to per diem" post

    Agent99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello A few months ago I wrote my "I'm burned out" post and seeking advice re: per diem status. I've requested a change to part time status and it was granted. It won't come into effect until June because I agreed to work through the next schedule. ...

11. please give advice/Orientation from hell

    Agent99 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Run! Run far away!

12. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    Agent99 replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is hard, stressful work. It ages a person fast. I see the nursing students on my unit, and I feel so sorry for them. If you have a good job, and a nice life: Keep it. If you want to make a difference, do some volunteer work. You will be b...

13. reference from NM

    Agent99 replied to NextSummer's topic in Career Support

    I have never used a current NM as a reference. All potential employers understand.

14. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    Agent99 replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry, and I know how you feel. This profession can be gut wrenching. (((Hugs)))

15. My preceptor gets frustrated with me.

    Agent99 replied to Zumz's topic in General Nursing

    No one but the patient should ever push the PCA button. It might be time for a reevaluation of the patient, perhaps it is not appropriate for him/her to be using a PCA pump.