TheVikingLady

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1. Just a Rant

   TheVikingLady posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hey all; I'm just frustrated and there just isn't really another way of effectively venting for me, I don't want to trouble my friends and families with this, nor would I know what to say to them. After working a hellish week in a busy ED, missing C...

2. Is this a viable solution?

   TheVikingLady posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hey all, just wanted to gain your thoughts and opinions on something. I have a lot of anxiety/depression that I feel is strongly rooted in my work. I'm currently on meds and working with my doctor; but would it be weird to cut down my hours (if I can...

3. When is it time to leave nursing?

   TheVikingLady posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hello all, I've been a nurse for a few years now, and have worked in various settings as diverse as emergency care and long term care. Despite anything that I do, I just can't seem to get happy with what I'm doing. I've had to start on medication ju...

4. All about the Night Shift-Tips & Tricks to making it work

   TheVikingLady posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey all! I've recently started a new job where I started the night shift this week and am working on transitioning after over almost two years of day shift. Call me a dreamer, but I'm approaching my new shift with enthusiasm and have made it a projec...

5. Tips for juggling fitness and shiftwork?

   TheVikingLady replied to Moveitalong123's topic in Stress 101

   I'm still kind of working on this myself. Thus far I've tried to incorporate going for casual walks on my days off; and I am wanting to become a little more disciplined in doing yoga. When the weather starts being consistently warmer here I will try ...