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Hello, I am continually frustrated by the fact that I am often getting out late by an hour or two. My patient care is done on time, but during my shift, I never seem to find time to chart. There is always something that needs to be done for a patient...

My director is very supportive and plans on initiating education for everyone including the physicians. He's getting push-back too though, even from the physicians.

Hello, I recently started a new position and have several concerns regarding the way orders are received on the mental health and addictions floor I am working on. I brought my concerns to the director who took them seriously and is trying to initiat...

Thank you. I do stand my ground but I end up working outside of and around my preceptor. It's super stressful. All the nurses, and I mean all, are practicing this way.

Hello all, I apologize in advance for the long post. I am trying to process some feedback and determine what is valid and what should be let go. I am currently starting a new position as a mental health nurse in drug and alcohol rehab. I'm tha...

Hello all, I have been a nurse for a little over a year now. Some days I think that I am beginning to turn the corner. I feel a bit less anxious and little more confident. However, there are still days that I feel like a complete idiot and disco...

@JKL33 I am seeing a counselor and started on an SSRI a few months ago. Perhaps I need to see a psychiatrist or psychologist instead.

Hello, I have been a nurse for a year now but am still struggling with so much anxiety. I'm sick to my stomach before entering work and stay awake at night after my shift worried that perhaps I missed something or made an error. I find my OCD kicking...

Hello, I'm a new nurse and gave blood today for the first time but am questioning whether I administered it correctly. An experienced nurse who was my second witness and did the double check with me helped me set up the infusion. From what I remember...

Many of you have mentioned that you have never seen an order for ml only units. What about in pediatrics?

I am a new nurse struggling with a lot of anxiety and OCD at work. I'm terrified of making mistakes. I did make several mistakes with an EVD and was put on an improvement plan. Now I find myself questioning every small decision that I make, triple ch...

Thank you. I did talk to my PCP and am seeing a therapist as well. My PCP also started me on medication as well.