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1. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I really understand where you are coming from. But you have made it a couple a months already. Just think you can transfer in a year. Hey look into an employee assistance program within your company so you can talk to some one and it will be totally ...

2. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I know there is no one answer. I am just trying to throw some suggestions out there. I tried tons of things too. Have you tried meditation. Use the app "Headspace". Or my saving grace are my dogs. I don't know what to say about the job. I was working...

3. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   Have you been to a doctor to see if you need some medication and maybe some therapy in the meantime. It sound like you are in a real tough spot. Do you have to stay on that floor for the entire 2 years or can your transfer after 6 months or a year? ...

4. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations, I wish you all the best

5. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   Continue to see your psych MD. Focus on your school work. If you are going to be a new nurse in a few weeks then you have already finished school or you are studying for finals so you have plenty to keep business. Not to mention the dreaded NCLEX is ...

6. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I had to go out twice in one year and because of that I was told that my position was filled. They said that I was still employed with the company. When I was released to come back I was work with this "Accommodations nurse" to help me find a job. Sh...

7. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I know the place that you are in and I applaud you for getting help. I wish you continued success and healing and hope that you never have to leave nurse. Never forget that you are your number one priority, no one else. Continue with therapy and medi...

8. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so glad you have been able to stay in and perform well. I ended up out on FMLA and then losing my job. I still haven't gotten back to work. I want more then anything to get back to the ED and I don't know if that will ever happen. I keep getting ...

9. Depression and Nursing

   liv4nurse replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   This article describes me to a "T". I went through hell. I was working an insanely busy emergency department and I was struggling to get through each shift. I couldn't think and had a hard time concentrating. I was so overwhelmed. I had to leave and...

10. Employed '09 and '10 grads: Are you where you wanted to be?

    liv4nurse replied to Lovely_RN's topic in New Nurse

    I have recently graduated with my BSN in May 2010. Passed NCLEX in early July (first time, yeah!!!). I also have worked in healthcare as NA, Medical Assistant, Emergency Dept Tech, etc. for the past 10 years. I have been applying everwhere with not e...

11. Nursing School stress

    liv4nurse replied to liv4nurse's topic in Stress 101

    Thanks All of those sound wonderful but expensive. I am only a nursing student, poor one too. Good Luck to you:nurse:

12. Nursing School stress

    liv4nurse posted a topic in Stress 101

    Does anyone have any good ideas on stress relief during nursing school.I am a junior taking Adult Health I, I think I will pull all of my hair out before it's over. Also looking for any new ideas for studying tips. I am just taking way to long to get...