brindlenurse

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1. Been OR nurse for 6 months..not sure Im happy.

   brindlenurse posted a topic in Operating Room

   I began my nursing career (second degree) in ER nursing and knew almost instantly that was the wrong area for me. The patients and high stress quickly burnt me out. Switch to the OR and I loved it at first..6 months later the staff, on call requireme...

2. I Desperately Want Out

   brindlenurse replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Career Support

   hey! Your situation sounds a lot like mine. I, too, started disliking nursing school while in school but finished anyway. I am considering switching to the OR, but was wondering if maybe in fact I should move towards more non-nursing. Could we maybe ...

3. So conflicted..hate current job..two new options

   brindlenurse posted a topic in Career Support

   Ive been working in an ER for about 8 months now. First RN job out of school, second degree, etc. Its the busiest ER in my state. And I loathe going to work everyday. I feel anxious days before I have to go back. While I recognize Im still fairly new...

4. Soon to be new grad BSN...should I work below license while waiting for position to open?

   brindlenurse posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello all, So I am currently completing my BSN in a second degree program. During the last 3 years, I have been working as a Unit Secretary/PCT at a trauma 2 hospital near my house. I think I would like to be an OR nurse, and this hospital offers an ...