HaleyRoseRN

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1. Does it get better?

   HaleyRoseRN replied to HaleyRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

   How do you deal with it? I see these patients a lot too, as well as alcohol withdrawals that are entitled too and VERY mean. These are the ones I tend to feel myself getting frustrated with and losing compassion for.

2. Depression/anxiety

   HaleyRoseRN replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I think you should first start by determining what helps you the most. Do you think talking it out with a counselor will help? Or maybe a trip to your PCP to discuss other options? I have anxiety &am...

3. Does it get better?

   HaleyRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all. Frustrated new nurse here, just looking for some input, and maybe some words of encouragement. I'm a brand new nurse. I just graduated in May, passed the NCLEX, and started working in June. I work on a neuro step-down unit. I did my preceptor...

4. Gross Things Patients Do

   HaleyRoseRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

   Not exactly gross but surprising? ... I work on a neuro step down unit & had a pleasantly confused elderly female patient recently. We have individual hand sanitizer bottles that we (sometimes) leave for patients on their bedside tables. She put...

5. New Nurse; How do I earn respect from PCA/CNA?

   HaleyRoseRN replied to HaleyRoseRN's topic in New Nurse

   It is very possible that I'm taking this too personally. I tend to take things personally, even when trying not to. I am in no way implying that the techs are jealous of me, nor do I see myself as "better" than they are, since I was tech myself for ...

6. New Nurse; How do I earn respect from PCA/CNA?

   HaleyRoseRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi Everyone! I'm writing this post because I'm a new graduate nurse seeking some advice regarding PCA's (or CNA's) on my unit. I've been on my unit for 3 weeks now as a nurse. Before, I had worked as a float PCA & had worked on my unit a few ti...

7. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

   HaleyRoseRN replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

   This was when I was a nursing student.... I was observing/kind of assisting with a vaginal birth during my OB clinical rotation. I was standing off to the side of the physician as the baby was delivered. When the baby came out, the umbilical cord sna...

8. Becoming a nurse with an anxiety disorder

   HaleyRoseRN replied to elgibb's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a nurse & I have generalized anxiety disorder. I was diagnosed about 6 years ago & do take medication for it. Please don't be discouraged. You can be a great nurse, enjoy nursing, and manage your anxiety. You will find what works for you...

9. New Nurse Needs Advice

   HaleyRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone! I just passed my NCLEX & will be starting in my first RN position next week. I will be on a Neuro step-down unit in which I've had some experience as a patient care assistant and as a nursing student during clinical rotations. As is...

10. Coffee blood

    HaleyRoseRN replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Humor

    I'm a total coffee lover. I start my day off every morning with a cup & I did that all the way through nursing school. Someone already posted something similar, but if you want to try coffee, I recommend starting with a light or medium roast and ...