LadyPhantom

LadyPhantom specializes in Med-Surg/Telemetry.

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1. Thinking about trying night shift...

   LadyPhantom replied to LadyPhantom's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for all the replies and advice! I am still seriously thinking about switching, I told my hubby I would make my decision by the end of the week, after I talk with my manager and see what shifts are available at night. I hope I can handle the s...

2. Thinking about trying night shift...

   LadyPhantom posted a topic in New Nurse

   Ok, I have been working on a BUSY Med/Surg Tele floor for almost 8 months now. I am doing much better than I was a few months ago, am holding my own and actually feeling more confidant about my abilities. But I am thinking of switching to night shift...

3. Finally feeling better about this

   LadyPhantom replied to LadyPhantom's topic in New Nurse

   That is why I wanted to write this. I have done my fair share of posting negative comments on this board about my experience and frustration with being a new nurse. I think it is important to express the good as well so that others who are feeling wh...

4. Finally feeling better about this

   LadyPhantom posted a topic in New Nurse

   It's been 7 months since I graduated and started working as a Staff RN on a Med-Surg/Telemetry floor and I am finally starting to feel better about my job. I am even starting to *gasp* enjoy it. I have had a rough 7 months, with dreading going to wor...

5. Changing Careers with 4 kids am I nuts??

   LadyPhantom replied to wannabmidwife's topic in Career Support

   I once thought the same thing. I was 27, recently divorced, moved to another state for a man I met on the internet, had two kids, got pregnant with the 3rd, and had a "good" job as a correctional officer. But I always wanted to be a nurse, and I hate...

6. poll for all nurses/students?

   LadyPhantom replied to Bubbles0605's topic in Career Support

   Definately the RN. I went to a college that did the LPN to RN program, and graduated with my LPN but went straight back into school for only two more semesters and graduated with my RN, and I am so glad I did. Some of my classmates stopped after gett...

7. I'm looking to make a career change...PLEASE HELP!!

   LadyPhantom replied to kgirl_80's topic in Career Support

   Sorry to hear you didn't like teaching. Do some more research before you decide to go with nursing. I really believe that nursing is a career you must WANT to do, not for the money, not for the job security, not for the flexibility, but because you W...

8. Wish you would have had experience before 1st job?

   LadyPhantom replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in New Nurse

   The two good days I had were the ones that I didn't get behind on meds, actually opened my charts before 1pm (halfway through my shift), didn't piss off any doctors (I seem to have a knack for that...lol), actually felt as if I had some idea of what ...

9. Wish you would have had experience before 1st job?

   LadyPhantom replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated on May 12 and started working on May 14. I never worked at any type of nursing or even healthcare job before I went to school, so my only "experience" was my clinical rotations in school. I always worked retail sales jobs, worked as a day...

10. At least we are all in the same boat

    LadyPhantom replied to lindy777's topic in New Nurse

    I have been working on a Med-Surg/Telemetry unit since I graduated in May. I actually had a good orientation, but since I have come off orientation I have been so overwhelmed. Some days I feel so stupid. I am always behind, on meds and charting. Some...