Peachpit

Peachpit

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  1. My job is stressing me out

    Peachpit replied to coffeeandvendingmachines's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You need to get some help for your mental health if you haven't already. (I speak from a long time of dealing with similar). If the job truly is all that is causing your depression/despair then you...

  2. Anxiety over making mistakes?

    Peachpit replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    Anxiety, as others have posted, is normal but when it begins to interfere with your day to day life as it sounds like it has for you it may be time to seek support from a therapist or other mental...

  3. RN endorsement TX

    Peachpit replied to ktc18's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the BON in Texas and ask or visit their web site. For the state I live in the single license do not change to multi-state/compact. It's a separate application even for nurses who are already...

  4. Anyone heard of Nurseloop?

    Peachpit replied to juliagoolia14's topic in General Nursing

    I would not send anything to them. Definitely major red flags if they hired you w/o even speaking with you. And if you can't find info. about them on indeed or glassdoor or similar..are the more...

  5. Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    Peachpit replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No argument from me. I agree. Just think when the facilities allow masks to be worn instead of vaccination for a disease/illness but then require it for another it sends mixed

  6. What would you do?

    Peachpit replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with caliotter3...call the HR and/or hiring manager for the job you want and tell them you spoke to your current manager and she states she did give a reference so you don't know what to do....

  7. Give Her A Reason to Stay in Healthcare Campaign

    Peachpit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Though this one is aimed at female MD's maybe this will lead to one for female nurses....

  8. Biden announced nursing homes must require employee COVID vaccination to get federal Medicare+Medicaid funding

    Peachpit replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I understand his position but...where I live, this is going to only going to create more staffing issues than already exists in the long term care facilities in my area. They barely meet state...

  9. How many jobs have you had in your career?

    Peachpit replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Well over

  10. What would you do?

    Peachpit replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a similar situation in that the manager would not provide a reference due to company policy prohibiting it. The company only provides dates of employment and a blanket statement...

  11. Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    Peachpit replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'd like to know if where the OP works (or others on here who, for whatever reason, haven't taken the Covid vaccine) are mandated by their employers to have a yearly TB test or yearly flu vaccine in...

  12. When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    Peachpit replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    I assure you not everyone has indoor plumbing, cellphones, or any/all the other things you stated - at least not where I live. I live in a rural area. We can't get cable, high speed internet,...

  13. Burnt Out: Thinking of Leaving Hospice But Feeling Guilty

    Peachpit replied to Kelaaax3's topic in General Nursing

    There are much better hospice companies out there then the one you are working for now that would treat you with more value. Your health and well being are priority one. You need to do what you...

  14. Sign On Bonuses, Tuition Assistance, Hospital Benefits

    Peachpit replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Home Health agencies in my area are offering 10-15K sign on bonuses and one hospital system is offer 30K sign on bonus (yes 30 thousand). Hospices as well as private home health companies around...

  15. Anyone work for Kindred?

    Peachpit posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Anyone able to provide feedback on Kindred Home Health or Kindred Hospice in

  16. When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    Peachpit replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    Georgia doesn't have staffing/patient ratios. We need

  17. When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    Peachpit replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    When the hospitals and companies stop placing profit above all else. Until then, they will continue to complain about the lack of nurses while thousands of nurses are unable to get

  18. Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    Peachpit replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    As far as age, I don't think age really has anything to do with becoming a nurse as people's physical and emotional health can vary greatly which is not age specific. It's about overall ability. I...

  19. Anxiety, depression and job hopping

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

    I truly appreciate this because 99.9% of time I feel like a freak of nature and its very...isolating.. so knowing someone else understands - means a lot. I hope today is a good day for

  20. I’m tired of being a bedside nurse...

    Peachpit replied to Obsessedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered applying to leadership positions outside of a hospital setting such as hospice, home health or insurance companies? I know someone who has a very similar background to yours and...

  21. Are there many jobs RNs can do that do not involve direct patient contact?

    Peachpit replied to Kara638's topic in General Students

    If you don't want direct patient care you sure don't want to pursue becoming a

  22. Are you happy with your nursing career choice?

    Peachpit replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I too have mixed feelings about becoming a nurse. It allows for a variety of settings yet its also a very limiting degree in some ways as it makes it very difficult to transition out of nursing...

  23. Anxiety, depression and job hopping

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

    Thank you. I truly appreciate your response & kind words. It's been isolating to say the least when people look at me & see the outside & think I'm strange or antisocial or offer...

  24. Anxiety, depression and job hopping

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

    From 2006 to this year I have had approximately 40 jobs. A lot of person changes/upheaval took place around 2006. The unwelcome life altering changes coupled with my mental health issues just threw...

  25. Journey Through Menopause

    Peachpit replied to Dr Georgianna Donadio's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same boat as everyone here. The anxiety and depression I've dealt with for decades has worsened, the hot flashes, nausea, weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, the insomnia, irritability,...