Katniss88

Katniss88

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About Katniss88

Katniss88 has 11 years experience.


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  1. Finding a job

    I started in the board's monitoring program in January. I had to go for an evaluation and then had to stay there for rehab per their requirements. In a week or two I will have completed their IOP program and then I can apply for reinstatement of my l...
  2. Investigation

    I recently went to a rehab and completed it. I don't drink everyday and the only reason I went was on the recommendation of my therapist(yeah, I know very stupid idea to follow through with). When I came back my psychiatrist said I needed to self rep...
  3. Auburn University RN-BSN

    I'm an associate degree nurse that wants to go back to school for my BSN. I got my degree from a community college and it was pretty tough. Has anyone on here graduated from Auburn University's RN-BSN program? Since it's a bigger university would the...
  4. Nurse developing early osteoarthritis

    I went to see an orthopedic doctor and he said I didn’t have OA, which is good. But I do have a condition that makes my knees hurt. As far as shoes I need something that provides good support, I’m looking at the brooks adrenaline shoes.
  5. Everyone develops arthritis sooner or later from usual wear and tear on joints through life. Recently I had an X-ray done of my knees that showed some osteoarthritis. I've always had an acheness in my left knee every once in a while. Having been a nu...
  6. Coping with depression and my job

    Even though I have been off from work for a week on vacation, my doctor advised that I be off for another week. He wanted to give me time to adjust to the change in my medication and to allow for more rest. I spoke to my manager about it and I decide...
  7. Coping with depression and my job

    I never thought about taking FMLA. In the hospital policy it states mandatory OT is required of employees during times of disaster, so I'm not sure how it would play out. My vacation is coming soon so I'll be off for some time to recharge. I have goo...
  8. Coping with depression and my job

    I’m currently going through a med change for my depression and dealing with my depression symptoms. My depression came back earlier this year when the pandemic began and after working on the COVID unit. Now most of my stress is from working so much ...
  9. I'm thinking about going back on meds....

    I have been taking meds for over a year and my symptoms were managed, I felt good. Since the first time working on a COVID unit, my symptoms came back and I've had to switch to a different medication. I'm no longer working a COVID unit full time, onl...
  10. Mental health during the pandemic

    I have scheduled myself for another session next week. My employer is offering mental health services during this time, but I prefer to see the therapist that I've talked to for over a year. Those nurses who are working on COVID units full time defin...
  11. Mental health during the pandemic

    I was diagnosed with depression at the end of 2017 after seeking counseling for the first time. I didn't start an antidepressant till probably the next year, then I would take them on and off, kept telling myself that I wasn't depressed and didn't ne...
  12. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    Recently we had to start reusing gowns. My reaction to that is, what's the point of even wearing a gown then. If you've been in a COVID positive room, that gown is contaminated, no matter if you don't touch the outside of it. It's a pain in the butt ...
  13. Unsure of which program to continue

    I'm torn between whether it's worth it or not to pursue the BSN. Management seems to be a big reason to get a BSN but I definitely do not want to be a manager, too much of a headache. I want to get away from the bedside and I'm tired of the 12 hr shi...
  14. I've been a nurse for 6 years and have an associates. I've been taking the prerequisites towards a BSN but I'm growing tired of taking these classes and want to already be into the nursing classes. The college I'm looking at is Jacksonville State Uni...
  15. Calling Out for EXCEPTIONAL Snow Conditions

    Where I live we occasionally get ice and/or snow. In my five years of working as a nurse I've experienced two ice/snow storms. Thankfully the hospital I work for has a floor they don't use with beds and cots available. My first year working there we ...