LunaLovegood567

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1. CNS and experience

   LunaLovegood567 posted a topic in CNS

   I have been an RN for 5 years and am looking to go back to school before I have kids. How much experience is needed or appropriate for a CNS? What can I do to grow my experience and work towards a CNS program if I need more?

2. How to avoid burnout?

   LunaLovegood567 posted a topic in Stress 101

   So I've been a nurse nearly 5 years. 2 years on a medical/surgical unit, 1 at an outpt surgical center, now nearly 2 on a step down unit. I left the medical/surgical unit d/t burnout. The surgical center was boring and there was bullying. I'm afr...

3. I need a vacation-- is it too early for burnout?

   LunaLovegood567 replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in Stress 101

   Yay! Enjoy your vacation!

4. I need a vacation-- is it too early for burnout?

   LunaLovegood567 replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in Stress 101

   2 years without any time off is crazy. Use your PTO (or vacation days or whatever your system uses). I get that it sucks to know your coworkers are short staffed, but a week or two to destress and do things you enjoy will work wonders for your spir...

5. Finding my place

   LunaLovegood567 replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think we have any sort of shock trauma? Only level 2 trauma centers around here. I might try to go to either the surgical/trauma/neuro ICU or the MICU (less desirable of the two) for the experience. I've had multiple mentors and friends te...

6. Do you feel safe reporting errors?

   LunaLovegood567 replied to sweetdreame's topic in General Nursing

   Previous surg floor, yes. Current ASC, no.

7. Finding my place

   LunaLovegood567 replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in General Nursing

   I liked having challenging pts that kept me thinking critically (as much as you can on a surgical floor, that was more like a prog unit with a higher ratio). I liked educating pts and families and clearing that fog so that feel involved in the POC. ...

8. Finding my place

   LunaLovegood567 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How do you go about finding your niche? I have three years experience in nursing, five in healthcare. I worked two years on an amazing post-surgical floor that was challenging and enriching. My coworkers were diverse and accepting. Management su...