IHopeIGetIt

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1. Did I already screw up my nursing career?

   IHopeIGetIt replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I admit that I almost job hopped myself out of my nursing career because of my anxiety. My suggestion is to definitely analyze why you left that last job. Was there something else you could have done? Be brutally honest with yourself because you don'...

2. Float pool in Missouri hospitals

   IHopeIGetIt posted a topic in Missouri

   Different hospitals do different things. I was wondering if anyone who works in their hospital's float pool or knows someone who does can chime in on this one. How does your float pool work? What is starting pay? Can you work as many hours as you wan...

3. Simple Solutions to Everyday Problems

   IHopeIGetIt replied to ezckimo's topic in Med-Surg

   Me too! Visual learner here

4. How to be successful with mental illness

   IHopeIGetIt replied to IHopeIGetIt's topic in Disabilities

   The therapy? Do you know someone who has tried it?

5. How to be successful with mental illness

   IHopeIGetIt replied to IHopeIGetIt's topic in Disabilities

   appreciate both your comments and I have to say that although I'm sorry you guys have been in the same situation, it feels good to know that some people understand because they've been through it. My most recent fail, I wish I didnt have to put it...

6. How to be successful with mental illness

   IHopeIGetIt replied to IHopeIGetIt's topic in Disabilities

   I've also considered volunteering at our free clinic here, which is affiliated with one of the two major hospitals in my city, but I have a 2 year old and I cant afford to pay for babysitting for a free gig.

7. How to be successful with mental illness

   IHopeIGetIt replied to IHopeIGetIt's topic in Disabilities

   I'm 42. I still have at least 20-30 years left before I'd want to retire. As much as I'd like to use that reason, I don't think 2 months is long enough to decide that I didn't have the opportunity to grow professionally. I'm in the process of workin...

8. How to be successful with mental illness

   IHopeIGetIt posted a topic in Disabilities

   Backstory: diagnosed with Bipolar 2/GAD. Have been an RN for 3 years but have been job hopping and feel like I'm getting to the point where I can't get hired. First 3 hospital jobs were cardiac stepdown; spent 2 months at the first two and 6 months a...

9. Survival guide for women of color

   IHopeIGetIt replied to dinah77's topic in Ob/Gyn

   http://www.gcorr.org/why-its-so-hard-to-talk-to-white-people-about-racism/ Please read

10. Night shift + debilitating depression

    IHopeIGetIt replied to RNonamission's topic in Disabilities

    Can't requesting only working day shift be considered an accommodation for bipolar or depression because of the reasons given above?

11. Any nurses with mental illness?

    IHopeIGetIt replied to CaliSarah's topic in Disabilities

    I have Bipolar 2 and anxiety. As a new nurse, I tried acute care on a cardiac unit, looked into the nursing home, and psychiatric nursing in an inpatient facility. Personally, you have to look at your career from a more holistic view. It's not the ty...

12. Does your state require mental health reporting?

    IHopeIGetIt replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Disabilities

    Georgia does ask the question. It is worded: "Do you currently possess any condition which may in any way impair your ability to practice or otherwise alter your behavior as it relates to the practice of nursing?"

13. Wellstar 2016 Residency

    IHopeIGetIt replied to Etomidating's topic in Georgia

    How long after you applied did you get a call back? Thank you

14. Wellstar 2016 Residency

    IHopeIGetIt replied to Etomidating's topic in Georgia

    Have you already graduated? Or do they accept current nursing students in their last semesters? Thank you

15. Dekalb medical center nurse residency

    IHopeIGetIt replied to DanielleAlmerico's topic in Georgia

    Hello, I was wondering if someone could tell me when you applied earlier this year for the residency program. Also, are you able to apply while still a student? I'm trying to prepare for next year. Thank you.