pinkdoves BSN

Pediatrics, NICU

I'm an experienced pediatric nurse and new NICU nurse!

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    Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

    pinkdoves posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been working as an RN since August of 2019, and there has been a common theme: every time I switch to a new job, I have intense SI, anxiety, and depression. My first job with adults I...
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    new to NICU nursing and nervous

    pinkdoves posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been working as a pediatric RN for a little under 2 years now. I've only ever worked at med-surg/step-down units at the children's hospital. I recently interviewed for a NICU position and got...
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    What is something you never thought you'd have to say to a coworker?

    pinkdoves replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT???????????? WHY WOULD ANYONE TRY THAT please TELL ME YOU'RE
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    What is something you never thought you'd have to say to a coworker?

    pinkdoves replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    well I once had to explain to a nurse what desitin is...IDK why I thought this was common knowledge but I guess
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    pinkdoves posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've only been a nurse for a little over a year and I have hated it since day 1. People told me it would get better. It did get better once I got used to things, but I still genuinely hate this job. I...
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    Holiday Epiphany

    pinkdoves replied to Susan K K RN's topic in General Nursing

    ❤️
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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    pinkdoves replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO that's hilarious!! I mean--completely inappropriate--but the funniest story I've heard in a long time. Sounds like she deserves to be fired tbh. I wouldn't want someone that lazy or sneaky...
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    What is your final "goal" for nursing? What if I don't have one?

    pinkdoves posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work as a NICU RN in a level IV hospital. It's really good experience honestly, even though it is stressful. Something I did notice is that almost ALL of my coworkers are working up to...
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    What is your final "goal" for nursing? What if I don't have one?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    hmm I respectfully disagree. If the only nursing job in the world was wiping people's butts in the hospital this would be a different story. But in reality, there are many nurses that don't work in...
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    Med Error

    pinkdoves replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if some posters have made you feel this way. It's good you recognize your mistake was a big one and learn never to make the same one. I guess next time if you feel something is "odd" you should...
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    A Little Rant And Some Failures

    pinkdoves replied to JBMmom's topic in Disaster Preparation

    awh my heart goes out to you! this sounds like a very stressful
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    Med Error

    pinkdoves replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

    OK!
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    What is your final "goal" for nursing? What if I don't have one?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    LOL thank u for making my day
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    Med Error

    pinkdoves replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

    how is it not an accident? Unless OP decided "hey, I'm purposely going to give my patient the wrong dose" then it IS. The amount of people in this thread that act like they've never made a mistake is...
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    What is your final "goal" for nursing? What if I don't have one?

    pinkdoves replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    ngl, I am considering going back to school for computer science. Nursing just doesn't appeal to me and I do not want to do this for a long
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    Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

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

    izzy, that made my day! im so happy you're doing what's best for you. I wish you happiness and peace. Good luck with whatever you end up doing. You too made me feel less
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    Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

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

    WOW, thank you for taking the time to write your story. That sounds really stressful and scary. I would say at this point, just be honest with your work manager, because he/she already knows something...
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    Peri-care without gloves?

    pinkdoves replied to lightwing's topic in General Nursing

    um
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    Anxiety, depression and job hopping

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

    thank you for writing this. I have personally come to the conclusion that I need to quit the nursing field completely. I listened to people who said it was "normal" to hate nursing since I started....
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    What will be your New Year resolution?

    pinkdoves replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    thank you so much. I really appreciate that advice! I think I'm going to talk to my supervisor about how I am feeling. it sucks, but I think I'm learning as I get older that I need to prioritize...
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    What will be your New Year resolution?

    pinkdoves replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    my resolution this year is to prioritize my happiness. I am currently very miserable, but am scared to make the necessary changes I need to. I genuinelly think I need to quit bedside nursing for my...
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    Newbie Nurses: How to Rock Your ICU Assignment Like a Boss

    pinkdoves replied to BuckeyeICUNurse's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for posting this. I am a new NICU RN and am really struggling. I feel like I lose confidence every shift and I am incredibly anxious. All my coworkers are nice enough, but they are all...
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    The Flower and the Bees!

    pinkdoves replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    my best friend went through childhood sexual abuse. I have been through sexual assault as an adult (most women unfortunately do it seems) and abusive relationships. I once considered becoming a SANE...
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    Can we talk about the Travel Nurse Cap?!

    pinkdoves replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not kidding when I say this--I am STRONGLY considering going to school for software engineering. There are a couple reputable Master's programs that allow students without a background in CS to...
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    Switching from nurse to daycare teacher??

    pinkdoves replied to NursePoopyPants's topic in General Nursing

    while this is something to think about, I do not think this should be the main focus. Happiness means more than money. If she hates nursing, she will be wasting her life. even if she makes 2-3x more...