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1. Any advice on when to put in 2-wk notice??

   coachRN replied to SweetBabyJames's topic in General Nursing

   You’ve received a lot of great advice here. I once took a job in part for the sign on bonus. I learned shortly after I took the job that there is generally a very good reason that hospitals give bonuses. Sometimes it’s for a specialty that is hard t...

2. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

   coachRN replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

   I go with my gut. If it's isn't a joyful yes, then it's a definite no. Chronically filling in extra shifts only elevates the problem in the short term. Hospitals need to wake up and figure out how to hire more nurses rather than give CEOs multimillio...

3. Why do RN injuries keep happening?

   coachRN replied to GeoffPT's topic in Stress 101

   Thanks for asking nurses for their opinions! I would like to add that it is a multifaceted problem. Nurses are continually pushed to their physical limits compounded by lack of breaks, possible chronic sleep deprivation, malfunctioning equipment, et...

4. Obesity and health issues

   coachRN replied to SentinelTruth's topic in Stress 101

   Losing weight may be challenging, not impossible. Start focusing on the possible, not the impossible.You have already identified that sugar is a culprit. Concentrate on the what you will get vs what you have to give up. Find healthy alternative to yo...

5. Favorite Motivational Quote

   coachRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

6. Weight loss for nurses

   coachRN replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

   Let me first tell you bravo for wanting to take care of yourself. Here are a few things that I learned in losing weight. 1. Learn to fuel your body and nourish your emotions. I used to be an adrenaline junkie and ended up burned out. Leave work at wo...

7. Husband Wants Elderly Dad to Move In

   coachRN replied to Laurus Nobilis's topic in Stress 101

   Having navigated the world of eldercare the last 8 years, my best advice is to seek support in making the decision. Working with a counselor or someone you trust can provide a means for both of you to voice your concerns while being supported by a ne...