jstewart3

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1. Is there such a thing as postgrad depression syndrome?

   jstewart3 replied to I RN A's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Not only is there pgds, their is also for me post work depression syndrome; after starting my new career in the SICU of a major city hospital, and going into shingles by month 1.5, I knew something...

2. recovering alcholic - need support

   jstewart3 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   I have been sober for almost 18 years. Very active in the program, sponsoring, etc. I graduated from nursing school this past May. Started work in a high stress area and launched my second child to...

3. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

   jstewart3 replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

   You have got to be kidding>!>! Who doesn't wear a bra to work? I mean at home is one thing, but I can not imagine a woman not wearing a bra out in public. Im in the south and maybe there's a...

4. VA vs Private Hospital

   jstewart3 replied to I<3Nursing's topic in General Nursing

   Im a new grad, MAy 08, too. I got hired at the VA, for my first job. I can say that I really enjoy working there, for the most part. I also don't know any different, except for clinicals. I am...

5. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   jstewart3 replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks for starting this thread!! It is so appropriate for me.... I graduated in May, passed boards in June and started working in a high level SICU as a new grad. I have never been so overwhelmed...

6. New Grads in the SICU???

   jstewart3 replied to sewnew's topic in MICU, SICU

   I can, and i have. It was 3 months of hell for me. The stress level almost killed me. OF course it was a very high acuity large hospital and the training I got before hand was nil. I would be sick...

7. Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

   jstewart3 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

   i don't struggle so much with the bulimia one, but have gone there with some minor anorexia before and some. My biggies were alcohol/drugs. Been sober a pretty long time now, and I understand the...

8. Help regarding sick leave

   jstewart3 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey guys, I am a new rn and just started my first real job in medicine. RN in the SICU - 4 months now. very stresful!!!!!! Sick yesterday and went to Doctor. Found out I have Shingles! weird....

9. False positives??

   jstewart3 replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

   What about amnien? My Doc said that they would sometimes show up as benzodiazapines in a drig screed, ...... Just some info I heard. Maybe ot wil help clear this up. Good Luck and many blessings...

10. student needs advice PLEASE

    jstewart3 replied to vastudent09's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I totally agree with the previous poster about AL-anon and even the book. You are 22 years old and it appears that you have been more in the parent role than the child. That sucks. I am 20 years...

11. Advice on prescription meds for RN's

    jstewart3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am a new graduate. Start working isn the SICU at a large local hospital in a few weeks (I feel scared to death!) My question/concern is this: About a year ago I ruptured a disk in my back...

12. Warning about Columbia State.

    jstewart3 replied to LolaLola's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Wow, I am so shocked by your post. I'm so sorry for your bad experience. I just graduated from Columbia State tonight!! My experience was vastly different from yours. I have had significant,...

13. Anybody work at Vanderbilt Childrens?

    jstewart3 replied to hybridnurse's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I have some friends there and did my peds clinicals at VCH. It is amazing!! Their benefits are amazing, especially if you have a desire to pursue further education....they even pay 1/2 of your...

14. Information on Coulmbia State Community College

    jstewart3 replied to neaking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey, this is my first post, but I had to let you know that I'm graduating from CSCC this Monday! It is an awesome program and I have had some of my favorite teachers ever...There was alot of...