Newnurse24

Newnurse24 has 5 years experience and specializes in Medical Surgical.

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1. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for the book recommendation and advice! Although he does not spend every evening out with friends, he goes out occasionally to his sister's house because they are very close and they both like to drink. He was only texting one...

2. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   No, I am not using the same therapist. I have my own individual therapist now. She was very objective but young and naive, and I should have known better before seeking advice from a young woman from my same age who is divorced. She was mostly ...

3. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   I think a lot of people change directions and make career changes all the time. Some wait until a mid-life crisis. Others have personal problems, financial problems, and responsibilities that don't enable them to pursue their dreams until later on in...

4. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! We all need a good laugh!

5. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for sharing your experience and advice with me. I was only thinking of myself when I decided to get my ADN degree. My focus was on passing, doing well, getting the skills. My priorities were a messed! But I did what I had to do t...

6. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your post and advice! The idea of me neglecting him came from him. It also came during therapy because I was focused in my education and I was never open to do anything with him when he invited me out when I was a nursing stude...

7. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   That is very accurate. When someone is up to some thing, they accuse others of the same acts or behaviors to justify it. Thank you for your support!

8. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   Some men feel less of a men if their spouses makes more money than them. I have big ambitions but I am not competing with anyone in my personal or professional life. I am a perfectionist. Striving for excellent grades, excellent nursing s...

9. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

   Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

   No, the couple therapy was my idea. I was the one who looked for one. His excuse was “I have a better insurance than his”. No, he does not plan anything fun to do with me in my days off. His excuse is the pandemic and his money problems due to wo...

10. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I don’t know how much I am willing to take. He seems to continue to do things that upset me and thinks that I need to pass the page, move on, and a quickly sorry is enough.

11. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! Your words about feeling lonely or single in a marriage resonated with me. I am aware of my past mistakes, I am trying to change. I am willing to do my part but only time will tell if he is going to do the same.

12. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right! The marital problems only grew in proportion after I spent so much time working on evenings and studying. But some of the problems were already there. No excuse whatsoever! The problems got worst with my absence and lack of ...

13. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for advice and encouraging words! Perhaps I haven’t met a good couple counselor yet. it is hard to find one, in the middle of finishing my BSN program, going to work, and experiencing marital problems. I’m going to stay in t...

14. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Now, I see why nursing is considered a stressful career. All four years of nursing education and evening shift have taken a toll on my marriage. thank you for the tip in communication. We are certainly drifting apart due to lack of time togethe...

15. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Couple Therapy was a painful process and I felt judged by my husband in front of a therapist. It brought more problems to our relationship and left us fighting after therapy instead of leaving feeling good. I decided to take a break from it and focus...