SNgirl21

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  1. Finishing Nursing School w/ Depression

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi. I'm a SN (BSN May, '21) I know I'm in company among other nurses/nursing students who suffer from depression, but I'm just not sure how effective I can be as a nurse when I myself am struggling...

  2. New Grad Feeling Hopeless

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, I'm a new grad. I passed NCLEX in September and got my first RN job with my BSN in November. I worked as a Med Surg RN in orientation at a small community hospital for 8 weeks, but was let go in...

  3. New Nurse Feeling a Failure

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi nurses. I'm hoping someone might be able to guide me as to what to do. I'm a new grad (3 months experience). I'm feeling very overcome with negative emotions. Recently there was an error that...

  4. Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

    SNgirl21 replied to pinkdoves's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Everything, please know you are not alone! As I'm reading this I'm lying in bed searching for answers myself or at least someone to relate to. I'm a new grad. I understand that feeling of making a...

  5. LifeBanc & LTC Residents

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I just started at an LTC facility and when talking with the nurse training me one question that came up was what I do when a resident passes away. I was under the impression that no matter whether...

  6. LTC Nursing/Skilled Rehab RN Ratios (Ohio)

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Nurses, Just wondering, is 1: 20-25 typical for a RN: patient ratio in LTC (I'm in Ohio). I'm a new grad and I honestly don't know. I'm just worried. Should I be worried? Would you work...

  7. Too Specialized?

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi! I'm a new grad (2 months experience on a med surg floor, but didn't work out to be right place). I'm looking at a position as a Screener/Crisis Interventionist/Intake Counselor. Is this too niche?...

  8. Dialysis Nursing as New Grad?

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there! I'm a new grad RN with my BSN. I have 2 months experience at a med-surg position but that didn't end up a good fit. It was a combination of the facility didn't seem to invest in the training...

  9. National Drug Shortages

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Has anyone else experienced problems with the national drug shortages? I've heard there are many medications including normal saline that were part of this. I think of the ramifications for patient...

  10. New Grad Feeling Hopeless

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you Leader25, LittleCa, and londonflo! After a little time off from things I'm applying for jobs again. I'm considering my choice of where to work carefully, but I feel I am doing well enough to...

  11. Can I Take Adderall as an RN?

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, new grad RN here. I recently got let go from my first nursing job after 8 weeks of orientation because I wasn't progressing enough. I was already very depressed and struggling each day at...

  12. Can I Take Adderall as an RN?

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you vintagegal. I'm just worried some people might not give me a chance either way. I hope that I can find something that works for me. I'm just afraid, what if I can't ever do well

  13. Can I Take Adderall as an RN?

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Nursing

    ?Awe, thanks! I always say no problem & my badge says no problama, LOL I was trying to attach a picture of the llama badge but I can't LOL. It is funny, you'll just have to imagine

  14. Can I Take Adderall as an RN?

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Davey Do for taking the time to respond. Unfortunately, I do live with my parents and sister, but my family is not the most accepting when it comes to mental health issues, so I don't really...

  15. Can I Take Adderall as an RN?

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I hope I can be a good nurse. I feel like getting let go really shattered what tiny shred of confidence I had left. I totally understand their decision though. I wasn't improving. I was...

  16. Struggling to Stay Afloat

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad RN who graduated in August & just started my first nursing job a few weeks ago. I know people say it is normal for new grads to feel anxious and overwhelmed, but I truly feel I need...

  17. Struggling to Stay Afloat

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do definitely need to be more independent. I feel bad that I'm not. Honestly it's really because I panic behind the wheel. I feel like I'm just a mess right now and I don't know how to fix it. I've...

  18. Struggling to Stay Afloat

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you. For EAP we get 3 counseling sessions. I do not drive and unfortunately still live with my parents. My mom doesn't work so I don't have the privacy for telehealth as she is judgemental and...

  19. MetroHealth

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi there! I'm a senior nursing student in a BSN program currently looking at hospitals in Ohio to apply at. I was wondering if anyone works at MetroHealth and could tell me about your experience...

  20. Depression making me question everything

    SNgirl21 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi. Senior nursing student here. I'm just not sure if I can be a nurse. I've been increasingly struggling with depression and just feeling extreme tiredness, loss of interest and motivation for almost...

  21. Depression making me question everything

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    Thank you for sharing. I'm sorry you're going through this too

  22. Depression making me question everything

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    Thank you I know I am so close to my degree. I know I'm going to try to push through and get it. It just scares me to think I might not be able to use it as I want to

  23. Finishing Nursing School w/ Depression

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    I have insurance through my parents but they are judgemental about mental health, so I've not told them about my struggles w/ depression & anxiety. Plus their insurance isn't very good. I do see a...

  24. Finishing Nursing School w/ Depression

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    I could use some exercise too. I know that's supposed to be good for mood, but sometimes I just don't have the energy. I'm going to try and add in as much as is doable though.

  25. Finishing Nursing School w/ Depression

    SNgirl21 replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    Hi there, Yes, I have finished my general education requirements luckily. This fall I'll have 16 credit hours, then 12 to finish up my degree in the Spring. 28 total left until I graduate (7 courses...