JarheadRN

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1. 12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

   JarheadRN replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Stress 101

   Agree completely. If you find yourself still gaining weight after eating healthy, pre-packaged food then look at your portions and food choices. Check out Mediterranean diet of fish, whole grains and natural food. All of the success stories here de...

2. Year 1 Down!

   JarheadRN replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats! Any advice handling confusing, potential unsafe situations? Can't find a good mentor at work. Am 5 months from my 1 year mark. Am often 1 of 2 RNs on Med/Surge floor, work nights, 5-6 (sometimes 7) patients per nurse and pushing meds for...

3. New Nurses!

   JarheadRN replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

   I love my job...am I naive? I'm not new to the work force, work hx -RN grad May 2012; MedSurg RN for past 7 months; retired '06 USMC 20yrs active duty; psych-caseworker '06-'07. Would appreciate advice for a successful RN career. I'm still confused ...