Floatnurse137

Thank you so much! I feel a lot better about my choice now. And I do hope I can get some training on the monitors it really would grow my knowledge. But yes I'm not sure how great I am in a code. Only been in a few and that was always doing compressions. I want to be so much better as a nurse but sometimes I feel like my job doesn't really think "she's a new nurse" they say "well you've had a class". But I have definitely came a longgg way in 6 months. Ps I BET the nursing supervisor doesn't know how to work the monitor tech station. I'm not sure but I have a hunch.

Wow I'm so glad I'm not alone in this!

Hi I am a new nurse under 1 year. I am a float nurse at a community hospital. My question is that I was asked to sit at the monitor tech station when they were short a tech. I politely said I was not comfortable being in charge of 30+ patients, plus I was never trained on the station (job duties, how to print the slips, what to log etc.) the nursing Supervior was annoyed and said that because I am a float nurse I should have the skills to perform it. I did email my manager saying that I would need a couple hours training on the job description if that was something that they would want me to do. Still awaiting a reply email but In the interim I was just wondering what u all thought? Most of the experienced nurses have no problem doing it, and even some of the new nurses but I just felt overwhelmed being asked to jump right in when I showed up that shift. I AM ACLS certified I just don't feel that confident yet. And while I'm at it, any great resources to hone my ACLS skills? It was a quick 4 hour class and I don't feel like it really sunk in. Thanks!

Long hair and I do generally wear it down in hospital setting but I always keep a scrunched to tie it when appropriate

I think that OR might pigeonhole u but I could be wrong. I prob would do the floor and keep applying for ICU jobs. Congrats

New nurse (6 months). I work in a pretty big community hospital. Full time 36 hours a week. I get approx 240 hours a year. That's PTO, vacation and holiday. Pretty easy to get off if u plan ahead.

That's a true perspective thanks! I'm definitely going to be aggressive pursing this.

So update. I saw the ob/gyn today. He said night shift and stress can definitely affect the menstrual cycle but that it doesn't mean it's definitely due to that. He decided to send me for Bloodwork to test for different labs that could give an indicator of my fertility levels and if I'm in perimenopause or having any thyroid issues etc. I should get the results in about a week. But he said it's too premature to worry and I should track my ovulation and keep trying for a baby if that's what I want. He said there are avenues to go down if I'm not ovulating including Clomid etc., but not to even think about that yet. I realllly want one so we shall see!!! Thanks so much for all the comments

No In fact I've GAINED weight! I wish I had lost lol but that's interesting that we can become so irregular from different reasons other than infertility. Gives me hope

Thanks everyone's comments. I actually got my period today and I'm so happy to see it! But it's reassuring to know that night shift CAN mess with your cycle. I'm seeing my doctor in 2 days and will ask about a specialist in reproductive endocrinology. Still hopeful for a little bundle of joy!!!!

Hi! So I'm a new nurse. 39 years old started 6 months ago at a pretty busy hospital. I really like my job but it is really stressful to be a new nurse. I was switched to nights the first week in January. That month I skipped my period. Then I got a period in February and since have skipped March and April period (not pregnant). My question is whether starting nightshift could actually affect my period to the point of missing it completely? or is this just wishful thinking and I'm most likely headed towards menopause? Was planning to get pregnant towards the end of 20218 so I've basically spent the last two months crying and fretting a loss of fertility. I have a doctors appt coming up and I realize this is a personal issue, but just wondering if any one else had missed periods when starting night shift? Much love thanks!!