Agent99

Agent99

Member

  • Content

    57

  • Visitors

    1,629

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Agent99

  1. Nursing, not as rewarding as I thought...

    Agent99 replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear of your situation. I've also become very irritable, etc. I switched to part time. I hope it gets

  2. How do you build up stamina for 12 hr shifts?

    Agent99 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Try not to schedule three or more shifts in a row, it's a killer. I just worked last Fri Sat Sun. off Mon Tues and worked Wed Thurs Fri. I'm useless today. I did not schedule myself this way, mind...

  3. wedding band-hand sanitizer q

    Agent99 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I have a white gold wedding ring with diamonds set in the front of the band. The gold part in the back is discolored and I get a bad rash underneath from washing my hands too much. I have to get it...

  4. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Agent99 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    1. Be polite and respectful to EVERYONE on the unit. Remember, you are the newbie. Everyone on the unit has an important job to do. Introduce yourself to everyone. Say please and thank you. 2. Check...

  5. What have you done for yourself lately?

    Agent99 replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    I asked for a reduction in hours and will be part time soon. I bought a few cute things for my kitchen on ebay. Other things I do on a regular basis: Read a good book. Try a new recipe. Take a long...

  6. Posting fears...

    Agent99 replied to Rizpah's topic in General Nursing

    One of my co-workers figured me out.

  7. follow up to "switching to per diem" post

    Agent99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello A few months ago I wrote my "I'm burned out" post and seeking advice re: per diem status. I've requested a change to part time status and it was granted. It won't come into effect until June...

  8. follow up to "switching to per diem" post

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Cutting back hours in this stressful career can only be a good thing. :) Grandee: You have really been through a tough time! Best of luck to

  9. Can a new grad work part time or per diem?

    Agent99 replied to bcyogi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first job was part time. It was hard to find full time in Peds and I wanted to work Peds. I worked extra shifts sometimes, and I was ok. I'm planning on going back to part time in June. Full...

  10. Share Your Nursing Horror Stories

    Agent99 replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Lately every day I go to work it's a horror

  11. please give advice/Orientation from hell

    Agent99 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Run! Run far

  12. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    Agent99 replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is hard, stressful work. It ages a person fast. I see the nursing students on my unit, and I feel so sorry for them. If you have a good job, and a nice life: Keep it. If you want to make a...

  13. reference from NM

    Agent99 replied to NextSummer's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never used a current NM as a reference. All potential employers

  14. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    Agent99 replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry, and I know how you feel. This profession can be gut wrenching.

  15. My preceptor gets frustrated with me.

    Agent99 replied to Zumz's topic in General Nursing

    No one but the patient should ever push the PCA button. It might be time for a reevaluation of the patient, perhaps it is not appropriate for him/her to be using a PCA

  16. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello I work FT on a busy Peds unit. It's a toxic work environment for many reasons with a high turnover rate. I am stressed and burnt out to the max. The heavy patient load, constant precepting and...

  17. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear that, MilitarySpouse. I find that if I work only one day a week, maybe two it is easier to manage. We'll see, I'm working on a lot of different things. Thank you. Thanks again, too...

  18. Burnout or what

    Agent99 replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, something's gotta give. And when it does, it's going to be

  19. Burnout or what

    Agent99 replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    I try to switch it up every few years. I work really hard, and get burned out. I'm there again, but I'm older and my body/spirit just can't take it anymore. This job running up and down hallways...

  20. pediatric assessment/careplans

    Agent99 replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome, and good

  21. They're doing away with them

    Agent99 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    wow, just wow. When are hospitals going to get it?

  22. Burnout or what

    Agent99 replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel bad for the newbies coming in. I precept a lot, and see the reality shock hit them like a brick. I do all I can to toughen them up so that they will survive. If you don't set boundaries...

  23. Burnout or what

    Agent99 replied to sunshines66's topic in General Nursing

    I am at the point where if I never saw the inside of a hospital again, I would be

  24. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to say A BIG THANK YOU to all of you for your supportive posts. I felt like I was losing my mind, and you really helped me feel better. I hope I didn't leave anyone

  25. Thinking of switching to per diem status...advice please

    Agent99 replied to Agent99's topic in General Nursing

    Penname: Thank you, I'm glad you found a niche in agency nursing. I've also considered that. SandiLA: Yeah, I'm afraid of the same thing happening. I might just resign and sign up with agency....