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Hi, just wanted some feedback and maybe examples of how other units work. Been new in the ICU for about 8 months, floor nurse before this. I've become comfortable taking care of patients here, of course I still have questions and double check my...

Hello Im a new ICU RN and about a month off orientation. I just found out I’m pregnant, super excited, but not sure how to navigate through work. I spoke to My manager and educator so that they would know in case I can’t take certain patients or...

Hello, I’ve posted a few times and gotten such great support! This time I’m just looking for some advice about work, positivity, and anything that would help! I just got off orientation and had 3 shifts this week, in the ICU. My first two day...

I know there are other threads regarding this topic, I've looked through some of them but didn't find any life changing answers. I'm just looking for some advice because I don't have many people in my circle who understand the healthcare field or who...

Hi, I just wanted to ask some questions and relieve my anxiety a bit around my new job. I’ve been a nurse for a year in rehab. Turned into a horrible job by the end, but I got my experience and got into a hospital. Acute care float. I love it so far...

@ThePrincessBride I have thought about the masters first and then DNP after. I looked into some programs and I do like that some of them are online or hybrid. But then I got into this program that is competitive and supposed to be very good so I have...

@AlwaysTiredNP Thanks for your input! I really appreciate you bringing up the saturated NP market bit because I hear so much about it but then when I research more it says the profession is due to grow by like 20% so it never made sense to me. And I ...

@ThePrincessBride I appreciate your response! First, I should clarify, I thought I did in my prior post, that money is not my ultimate goal. However, it is a huge part of weighing out whether I want to purse a higher level degree or not. Not to...

I can tell you after being in this new position for 9 months now I'm feeling much better ! I feel alot more confident about my skills and knowledge and ability to care for all types of patients. I think being a float requires a specific set up skills...

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all your posts and feedback!! It’s so heartening to hear that I’m not alone and that there’s is some credit to my feelings. I think part of my dilemma has been going from a job where I had coworkers that I worke...