mrsjonesRN replied to badmanRN's topic in Stress 101
Some places have the employee assistance mental health programs too. Usually it is a free service to employees. You could contact human resources to see if this program is available to you.
mrsjonesRN replied to badmanRN's topic in Stress 101
I have never worked days as a nurse. I have switched jobs many times in 5 years because I thought it was the job that was bothering but the last few months I have been thinking it's Night shift, not the job in particular.
mrsjonesRN replied to badmanRN's topic in Stress 101
I have never worked days as a nurse but I thought maybe it would help because I didn't have the weight gain and mood swings I now have when I worked day shift in college. Maybe switching jobs? If you are disatisfied with you job switching may help.
You better bet i sign notes etc with my BSN credentials. I am paying a student loan monthly for my BSN and I am proud that I went back to school to get my BSN.
mrsjonesRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
I am definitely not addicted to working. I do love the money. But sometimes, mentally, the overtime isn't worth it to me. I have lots of bills to pay, that's why I have 2 jobs right now.
mrsjonesRN replied to badmanRN's topic in Stress 101
Do you work night shift? Nights has exacerbated my depression severely to the point that I am about to be nonfunctioning. My mental health provider even said this can happen. I am trying desperately to find a day shift position. If you do work night...
mrsjonesRN replied to jesRN9392's topic in California
I started out 21 an hour as a new grad 5 years ago with a one hour commute. I live in the south. Not sure what your cost of living is or where you live, but pay rates vary by region for sure. I'd keep looking, unless there are not many opportunities ...