PaleomilesRN RN

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1. Want to quit

   PaleomilesRN replied to PaleomilesRN's topic in Emergency

   To clarify here- I did not have anxiety at all for most of my career and was actually the complete opposite for a long time. In fact people used to joke that nothing used to phase me. But I think the years of just in general being unhappy at work and...

2. Want to quit

   PaleomilesRN replied to PaleomilesRN's topic in Emergency

   Just an update- I did some long hard thinking and I'm going to stick it out. I feel like I just really need a change and I can see objectively that I just really need the BSN but I am willing to do it so I can pursue a change. I'm so invested in it n...

3. Want to quit

   PaleomilesRN replied to PaleomilesRN's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for responding! I have been finishing up the pre-reqs for my BSN. I started doing one per year in 2011 so I have been working on it slowly but surely. Last year I probably applied for 50 jobs. I know the lack of BSN is a hindrance but I re...

4. 15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

   PaleomilesRN replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

   Think of it this way- in a 12 hour shift we do this scenario 48 times in one work day. And we are surprised when nurses burn out....

5. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

   PaleomilesRN replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on making the decision to be happy. I am desperately trying to do the same. Good luck!!

6. I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

   PaleomilesRN replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I am really sorry to hear all you went through! Personally I would take this up with HR and request a meeting with a supervisor. This seems a bit ridiculous that they'd terminate you over that.

7. Want to quit

   PaleomilesRN posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello- I have been a nurse for nine years, working in the emergency room. I desperately want to quit this profession. I am very good at my job but I can honestly say I have never once enjoyed it. I have tried for at least half my career to get into...