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1. Visually impaired nurses/ legally blind nurses

   MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in Disabilities

   Hey there and welcome! I tried emailing you, but it told me your email address was invalid. I'd be happy to share some of my tips and experiences with you. My wife and I also used to make Youtube videos about albinism and how it relates to our daily ...

2. Visually impaired nurses/ legally blind nurses

   MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in Disabilities

   Hi, yes, you can PM me your FB name. I already sent you a PM as well.

3. Visually impaired nurses/ legally blind nurses

   MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in Disabilities

   Hi there, It's been a while since I posted to this thread but I guess quite a bit has changed for me so... I left the hospital, not because I couldn't hack it, but because I felt like a trained monkey could do what I was doing. It seemed like the maj...

4. Visually impaired nurses/ legally blind nurses

   MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in Disabilities

   1. For blood pressure, I use surgical loupes. Unfortunately these are about as expensive as bioptics but are different enough that you can't use bioptics instead. You see, surgical loupes are for short ranges like seeing things about a foot and a hal...

5. Coping skills for anxiety?

   MTtoBSN replied to MA Nurse's topic in Stress 101

   It sounds like the stressors of your job are far exceeding your ability to cope. What you need is a few days to just sit down and think about things. While it sounds like your job has many benefits, it sounds as though they are not enough to overcome...

6. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   MTtoBSN replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   I have heard the market was tough for new grads in Florida. It seems there are a lot of openings for new grads in GA. I know it's not that close (depending on where in FL you live), but I guess it would be an easier move than other states much furthe...

7. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   MTtoBSN replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   Wow, the more I read, the more your story sounds EXACTLY like mine.

8. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   MTtoBSN replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   i second this! I just went through all of that earlier this month. I even posted here on AN asking for advice on other specialties, and people's experiences with them. Sadly, I only got a few good/useful responses and also some very critical ones. I...

9. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

   MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

   As an update, after leaving he hospital, I received multiple offers for community health and mental health positions. I ended up deciding mental health (since it was higher paying than many of the community health options). To clarify my position, I ...

10. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    i completely agree. I am not looking for maximum lay and minimum work. I'm aware that I will have to take a pay cut in order to find my happy medium.

11. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't misunderstand and jump to conclusions, making knee-jerk accusations. I simpy stated "less-stressful", not "no stress", and not "low stress". We all agree that like, pain, stress is also subjective. I clearly define parameters as to what ...

12. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    As a side note, tothose who were encouraging me to stay in the hospital, I'm considering giving it another try at another hospital which MIGHT be better. At mine we can have up to 6 Pts vs 5 max at the other, and at my hospital we have to start our ...

13. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely appreciate all of the input and encouraging words (and even hugs :)). To clarify, however, despite all recommendations to stay, I'm 90% sure I'm leaving the hospital environment which is why I ask that you continue to procide your best o...

14. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I get that I have to "pay my dues" but I just feel miswrable doing it. I work nights, I don't ask for any special days off, I'm not expecting high pay, I just want to not dread going to work. i just feel like my patients deserve better. I go home fee...

15. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

    MTtoBSN replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks SierraMoon, I really should have taken the opportunity when my preceptor got floated to the ICU. They asked me if I wanted to go with her but my preceptor said since I was going to be on the medsurg floor, she didn't want to take a day of trai...