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1. Chill nursing jobs where you still use "hands on" skills

   Apple160 posted a topic in Disabilities

   Hey guys- due to my health issues (arthritis, etc), I have to leave my medsurg job. I'm a new grad 6 mos in, 23 yrs old, and I love practicing nursing skills and being hands on, but I can't deal with the chronic pain from being on my feet so long. I ...

2. New RN frustration tips while on the job?

   Apple160 replied to Apple160's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much for these tips! I actually started going off the unit for lunch recently and I think that helps refresh me. Also- thats a great perspective to have with the patients. I deal with my own health issues, and it helps to take care of ot...

3. New RN frustration tips while on the job?

   Apple160 replied to Apple160's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much for this. I actually just had an incident where two older nurses where talking about me, because I asked for help. But I've been trying to stay optimistic despite this and focus on continually learning new things. It can be har...

4. New RN frustration tips while on the job?

   Apple160 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi guys- I'm an RN who's been working on a Med-Surg unit for 4 1/2 months, and have been off orientation for 1 1/2 months! I've run into a problem that I would like some advice on. Recently, I've noticed myself getting a lot more frustrated or stayin...

5. New Graduate- ADHD and working as a nurse

   Apple160 replied to Apple160's topic in Disabilities

   I'm on adderall, instant release, 10 mg. But I've been on prozac for my anxiety as well. It seems like there's a period of side effects for Adderall, then it eventually goes away.

6. New Grad- Weight lost and tips to stay healthy

   Apple160 posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hi guys- I'm currently a new grad 4 days off of orientation. I work at med surg unit and it's very busy. Since December (when I first started my job) I've been losing weight. I was always a petite girl, but since I started my job I lost 12 lbs. ...

7. New Graduate- ADHD and working as a nurse

   Apple160 replied to Apple160's topic in Disabilities

   I love this so much! Actually- a huge update is that yesterday was my first day off of orientation, and I did use alarm and everything to keep me on task. And they worked! ? I also found a medication that helped me. The side effects are meh, but I ca...

8. New Graduate- ADHD and working as a nurse

   Apple160 posted a topic in Disabilities

   Hi guys! So- I'm a new nurse working on a Med/Surg unit with newly diagnosed ADHD (combined). I'm on meds, and I really like my job. My preceptor is really nice, but I still get feedback to focus more and avoid moving on to other task in the mi...

9. New Graduate- ADHD and working as a nurse

   Apple160 posted a topic in Disabilities

   Hello, I just graduated nursing school this May. This February however, I was diagnosed with ADHD (in my last semester of nursing school). It's still a fresh diagnosis, but I've been through a lot between meds, and trying to find coping mechani...