amms

Hey everyone! Thank you all so much for your constructive advice and encouragement! It is so very much appreciated Currently I am seeking a unit position that looks promising so, hopefully things will look up. I haven't logged onto this thread in a while just from pure annoyance at the first response, but I'm glad I checked back now to read your replies. It is also good to see other new grads experiencing some of the same feelings. Thank you to all those that took time out of their day to help fellow nurses :)

Are you even a nurse? Because if you are, a response as such is alarming. Have you ever been a patient? Do you want your nurse or your child's nurse to just be "sucking it up"? I didn't become a nurse for the money and I, personally, will never be a nurse just for the money. I'm politely asking for constructive advice and your response is flat out rude and insincere.

Ok, so I've been an RN for one year now, working as a float nurse in a busy urban pediatric hospital. At first, being a new grad, I was scared (poop)*less not only because I was new (and felt clueless), but also because I work the entire hospital and each floor is so very different as you all know (nevermind the social aspect of being new and not being part of any unit). Then, after a few months, I got the hang of things and it wasn't so bad. By NO MEANS do I think I know everything, but I know my resources and when and who to call for help (which is as important as knowledge IMHO). Except now I think I hate being a nurse I don't really know what I'm doing anymore, I feel very lost. My manager is pathetic to say the least and the job market is very tough so I haven't been able to relocate either (I'm still in the early stages of looking though) However, now I'm thinking this just may not be for me. Not to mention I'm 1/3 of the way through grad school. I love the kids (most of the time haha) so it really has nothing to do with patient population. I work nights also, but I like it. My life is a mess because I work nights, but I'm ok when I'm at work. I don't even know where to begin breaking down my issue or even what my issue is. What can I do beside bedside or home nursing? Any thoughts, comments, or experiences will be greatly appreciated...seriously, I need help

Ok, so I've been an RN for one year now, working as a float nurse in a busy urban pediatric hospital. At first, being a new grad, I was scared (poop)*less not only because I was new (and felt clueless), but also because I work the entire hospital and each floor is so very different as you all know (nevermind the social aspect of being new and not being part of any unit). Then, after a few months, I got the hang of things and it wasn't so bad. By NO MEANS do I think I know everything, but I know my resources and when and who to call for help (which is as important as knowledge IMHO). Except now I think I hate being a nurse I don't really know what I'm doing anymore, I feel very lost. My manager is pathetic to say the least and the job market is very tough so I haven't been able to relocate either (I'm still in the early stages of looking though) However, now I'm thinking this just may not be for me. Not to mention I'm 1/3 of the way through grad school. I love the kids (most of the time haha) so it really has nothing to do with patient population. I work nights also, but I like it. My life is a mess because I work nights, but I'm ok when I'm at work. I don't even know where to begin breaking down my issue or even what my issue is. What can I do beside bedside or home nursing? Any thoughts, comments, or experiences will be greatly appreciated...seriously, I need help

Thank you both!

Twisting is key...maybe you can check out the Nursing Education Dept and see if they can help you with anything else that you may have difficulties with....good luck!

I'm extremely grateful that I finally got a job :bowingpur lol... I am going to be a float in a pediatric hospital which sounds so awesome because I will get to experience all different types of units and patient populations. Peds is what I really wanted and I'm fortunate that I was able to get what I wanted however..... I am pretty nervous. I kind of feel like I should start studying, but I have no idea where to start because it's a float position (yes, I am a new grad ). Panic has set in...any advice? -amms! :[anb]:

Concentrate on the great care you gave! It's impossible to please everyone, but it is possible to please yourself :redpinkhe

Be persistent and make phone calls after submitting your resume's!

Wow, God bless you for that work week! and a family to boot!

Nice work!

IMHO, I think only doctors and nurses should be able to wear scrubs, not housekeeping, or dietary, or transport or what have you. Then, patients will have no problem in deciphering who the medical professionals are, no matter what color the scrubs you happen to be wearing. Just because it's convenient doesn't mean everyone should be wearing scrubs. Just my :twocents:

check under the blog tab...good threads there

two of my friends passed at 76...

In a nut shell, the issue at hand is not whether or not the vaccination is beneficial, the issue is FORCING vaccinations. Like mentioned by myself and others, why is our AUTONOMY being taken away? If we as nurses are receiving the vaccination, does that not make us the patient? Patients have the RIGHT to choose their treatments, not their employer, doctor, or anyone else for that matter. As nurses, is it not our responsibility to ensure the autonomy of our patients as well as advocating THEIR decisions, not anyone else's? If you agree, then you must realize that when nurses are receiving vaccinations or are considering them, as a nurse you must respect their decision (the patients, and in this case he/she happens to be a nurse) to do what they feel is best for themselves. If you don't then you obviously don't practice what you preach.