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

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Stress 101

   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 toll on nurses. It’s a big problem and such a shame...

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

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Stress 101

   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 shift! It is much better for my personal life and my sl...

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

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Stress 101

   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 it’s not a sign of failure or “I couldn’t hack it” if ...

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

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Stress 101

   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 there. It would really be changing a pattern of think...

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

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Stress 101

   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 always wanted ED, so it was a great transition. But t...

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

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Stress 101

   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 life over it. Maybe a day job ICU could be a better fit...I...

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

   Wbm33 replied to Wbm33's topic in Stress 101

   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 to do that. I also can’t afford to lose my night diff...

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

   Wbm33 posted a topic in Stress 101

   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 so much confidence. I learned how to voice my concern...