Newnurse24

Newnurse24

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  1. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working evenings for about a year and a few months as a new nurse. Although my professional life is going well and I am getting amazing grades in my BSN online program, my marriage has...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! We all need a good

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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....

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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!...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    This job takes a toll on everyone. I was a young mother. Now in my early 30’s. I wanted to invest in myself. Think about myself and build a career and name for me. But in the middle of it all, I...

  18. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    He works 7am to 4 pm. So he is home all afternoons, nights and weekends off! He is bored for

  19. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I quit couple therapy after three months of hearing accusations of getting angry, resentful and neglecting my husband for so many years in front of a therapist that allowed my husband to vent out. But...

  20. Family Vs Evening Shift

    Newnurse24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I recently transitioned from a Med-Surg position in a small city hospital to a Med-Surg position in a small rural hospital near my home. Although I am now happier with a...

  21. Family Vs Evening Shift

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working a an RN for a year and a half and I have rarely seen full-time (30 hrs or more) open positions in day shift. The few openings I have seen, are less than 24 hours a week and if I...

  22. Family Vs Evening Shift

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I love your idea of planning some thing fun with the family on my days or weekend off so we can all connect. Thank you for sharing your

  23. Was I a complete idiot for wanting to get into OB? Now I'm lost and don't know what to do with my life.

    Newnurse24 replied to RubyJuly2020's topic in General Nursing

    Hi RubyJuly2020, I graduated almost over a year ago and took my NCLEX after preparing for it for a part of my 2019 Summer. For me, It was worth the preparation and hard work I put in because I...

  24. RN 40 hours/week Job Postings

    Newnurse24 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    The current hospital where I work is only 8 hours shift. There are still a few 3 12s because these employees have worked there for a very long time. The problem with this current institution...

  25. RN 40 hours/week Job Postings

    Newnurse24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, Could anyone please explain to me why hospitals are posting RN 40 hours/week job postings as full-time? I am a new nurse, and I have previous job experiences in a business where...