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1. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

   This is comforting to read that you’ve moved to PACU and have a better work life. You and JKL33 totally hit the nail on the head regarding all the stressors of the ED that take a mental and physical...

2. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Over a year later, but I am reading back to this chain as I’m reflecting on my next moves. Everyone had such thoughtful and helpful responses. I did eventually make the change to ED day...

3. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Thanks for your post! I love your perspective on this. These words and words your friend told you are what I need to keep repeating to myself. It’s all so true and I need to keep reminding myself...

4. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

   You’re spot on. I think staying healthy in this job long term would honestly require a therapist to help me achieve this. It is something that takes work, and not just a few personal days here and...

5. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I think about the ICU, PACU and IR. I worry that I’ll job hop too much which won’t look good on my resume. As a new grad I worked 1.5 years in infusion before starting ED. I was bored to tears and...

6. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Oh man you are right “the ER does not love you back.” That puts it in perspective. I put everything I have into that place and its really not giving me much. It’s not worth losing my joys in...

7. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Thank you, llg, PhD, RN. I work 36 hrs/wk now. I stopped doing doubles or any OT to try to scale my hours down. I don’t think my paycheck can afford to cut back standard hours, as much as I’d like...

8. I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

   Wbm33 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have worked in an ER for a little over a year and a half now, doing permanent nights. I love the adrenaline, the codes, traumas, and really sick people. I’ve been pushed to new limits and gained...