Swirl531 BSN, RN

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1. New Grad Contract — Enforceable?

   Swirl531 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hear me out. I am a new grad, and got a job June of 2020 at a hospital. Once I was on my own, I began having IMMENSE anxiety and depression. I got on an antidepressant for the first time in my life. I would have panic attacks DAYS before my scheduled...

2. Pregnancy and light duty

   Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all of your replies. At my job, I have seen several nurses that go on light duty help with unit clerk things which in turn helps the charge nurse and the floor. I am just nervous how my work will respond right now with COVID going on. I ha...

3. Pregnancy and light duty

   Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

   Really? That’s interesting. About a year ago there were 3 pregnant nurses all on light duty on my floor!

4. Pregnancy and light duty

   Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your reply. I agree that I need to take those basic actions but honestly most shifts I’m so busy I can barely get a moment to get water. Also asking for help is doable but hard. I float a lot because I’m pregnant and work on a covid floor,...

5. Pregnancy and light duty

   Swirl531 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey all. I am almost 34 weeks pregnant and am starting to struggle a lot at work. I work med surg with 6 patients. I am finding that I still get heavy assignments, find myself lifting way too much patient-wise, moving beds, barely sitting down ...

6. New grad, first week off orientation.. need some encouragement to get through this week :(

   Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for your support, everyone. update: I got through my work week. The first shift was extra rough and I didn’t get a lunch break, it was crazy. I had so many different patient situations that I NEVER had during orientation (go figure)...

7. New grad, first week off orientation.. need some encouragement to get through this week :(

   Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

   I just took a screenshot of your advice to read when my fear and anxiety creeps in. Thank you. ? Thank you all for your kind advice and consideration. I am so thankful to have this outlet for support. ?

8. New grad, first week off orientation.. need some encouragement to get through this week :(

   Swirl531 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey fellow nurses. As the title says, I am officially off orientation and will be on my own this week. I don’t work for three more nights, and am already experiencing immense anxiety. Side note: I am pregnant and have been struggling with anxie...

9. New nurse & soon to be first time mom.. mental health being affected majorly. Help!

   Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

   @Nunya I know, I barely feel like I’ll make it till my due date/another 3 months working full time there. My doctor got me in today for an appointment after I told her about my mental state so I am curious to see what she says and recommends. Are you...

10. New nurse & soon to be first time mom.. mental health being affected majorly. Help!

    Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

    @LibraNurse27 the job market is good, I’m in Las Vegas. Financially my husband makes just enough to cover the bills and a little extra. He is very stressed at the idea of me quitting my current workplace, and I’m very stressed at the idea of staying ...

11. New nurse & soon to be first time mom.. mental health being affected majorly. Help!

    Swirl531 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey nurses. I’m struggling. I am a new nurse on medsurg with 6 patients. I am about to be off orientation and already my anxiety is 10/10 every day at work and I dread going back to work DAYS before the shift even starts. I feel my mental health is b...

12. CNA of 11 years, almost RN, with major burnout :,(

    Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in CNA/MA

    Hey guys! Thanks for your replies and your advice. I know I’m so close, I’m frustrated that I can’t see the light and that it doesn’t give me some peace going in to work right now!

13. CNA of 11 years, almost RN, with major burnout :,(

    Swirl531 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hey guys! So like the title says, I’ve been a cna for 11 years in nursing homes, and hospital settings. I only have a couple months left to go of nursing school, and I can barely stand the thought of working as a CNA that much longer. I have become ...

14. Fear of failure?

    Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Students

    Hey there! It's funny you said that, because I remember my dad always telling me that- it's a theory or something right? A little anxiety can actually be turned in to "positive nervousness" that actually helps you think more clearly and do better. Th...

15. Fear of failure?

    Swirl531 replied to Swirl531's topic in General Students

    Aww, thank you all so much for responding to my anxious heart.. and for settling my nerves! I agree with all of you, and I'm going to try to do better at taking it one step at a time instead of one mountain at a time. :) I will let you all know how t...