theothers

theothers has 11 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg; L&D.

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1. Tired of floor nursing.

   theothers replied to nolanurse7's topic in General Nursing

   I would definitely try to make it more than 6 months with 1 year being ideal. I would use this time to search and consider what might be a good fit-maybe even job shadow. Work on your exit plan- it may make your current job more tolerable just knowin...

2. Family Issues with Night Shift

   theothers replied to ddd2012's topic in General Nursing

   I am in the habit of sleeping with a loud fan. When I was single, but living in an apartment, the people next door played music super loud. Then when I rented a house the neighbor mowed his lawn with his super loud riding-mower like every day! Seriou...

3. Just...ugh

   theothers replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in General Nursing

   It's normal to feel this way! Sucky, but normal.

4. Doing the "Right" thing...

   theothers replied to PhotoJenic's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry this happened to you. I love being a nurse but situations like this make me question how long I can continue. I have heard countless stories (and have some of my own) similar to yours, unfortunately. I know your situation sucks right now bu...

5. Hospital readiness for Ebola

   theothers replied to aspiration's topic in COVID

   My hospital has not implemented anything yet....

6. Saying No!

   theothers replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I started working in the hospital as a CNA when I turned 18. At first I came in whenever they called and felt guilty/anxious if I said no. I got over that pretty quick when I realized the floor would ALWAYS be short. I also don't make excuses or elab...