Cfitz

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1. Think I hate nursing... Now what? pregnant and hormonal!

   Cfitz replied to nursedani08's topic in General Nursing

   Dani, I feel for you girl. I was in your shoes in August-October of last year. And I wasn't pregnant OR hormonal (ok, maybe a little hormonal...). I felt exactly the same way you describe - anxious, felt like I didn't know anything and couldn't ke...

2. I could really use some help with night shift vs day shift! Birthing Center

   Cfitz replied to Cfitz's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks so much for your input. Hey, at least you have EXPERIENCE now!! If I had experience I could easily find a job on days. Good for you for not only hanging in there and doing it, but for recognizing it just isn't for you. There are people who...

3. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

   I had posted my resume on a few online nursing job sites. Today one of the recruiters called me and, although I don't have enough experience to work for them (they need a min. of 1 year) he told me that it is very, very typical for hospitals to do a ...

4. I could really use some help with night shift vs day shift! Birthing Center

   Cfitz replied to Cfitz's topic in New Nurse

   I agree with everything you said latenightnurse, except I had one problem that I couldn't overcome. I could NOT sleep during the day, period. I was trying to adjust, but over and over I was having to work 12 hours (at a new, very difficult job) on ...

5. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

   It's been 2 months since I resigned and I am having the same issues as you LadyQT. I have applied to so many places, including several units at the hospital, and nothing. Not a single word. I am quite disheartened but am trying to stay positive an...

6. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks Addie! Keep up that positive thinking. I'm thinking positively as well. Something will come through, I know it will. It's a horrible time to be looking, but I do believe something will come through. I'll be patient if you will!

7. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

   I'm having the exact same problem. When I say "I'm no longer working on the birthing center" they all say "Ohhhhh, really? Why? It was such a great thing for you!" or something like that. I'm SO tired of it. Now I just say "I can't sleep during ...

8. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

   I, too, am thinking I need to jump into a med-surg position instead of going straight into a physician's office job. I need to learn skills. I need EXPERIENCE! The hospital is not where I want to be forever, but it's the best place to learn everyth...

9. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

   Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

   I'm sorry there are others like us out there, but I am glad we are not alone. Nursing is a TOUGH job! I am also very laid back in my demeanor, and that has not translated well to keeping up with a very trying, fast-paced schedule. That's why I'm p...

10. How do you assess this video of fainting public official?

    Cfitz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Huh! Post-prandial hypotension is a really good guess! I wouldn't have thought of it, but it's a definite possibility.

11. How do you assess this video of fainting public official?

    Cfitz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    82 is exactly the age I would have guessed. My husband and I both commented this morning about how he looks much older than his stated age.

12. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks Melinurse - and I will return that favor to you, too. This nursing thing is a lot more challenging than I ever thought it would be, but I think we can all succeed if given the right opportunity. I wish you the best!

13. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    Cfitz replied to I_Scream's topic in New Nurse

    I know what you mean. But it doesn't help to worry about what has already happened. Just keep moving forward and looking for the "right" thing for you. I feel certain there are enough options in nursing that something more suited to you (and me and...

14. Surgical Nurses - Need your advice!

    Cfitz replied to Cfitz's topic in General Nursing

    I can see your point, too, actually... I'm wondering if a "VERY fast-paced" floor is the right thing for me, also... I am 44 years old, not the younger, perkier type of new grad. It may not be ideal to start on a really frenetically-paced floor. I ...

15. Surgical Nurses - Need your advice!

    Cfitz replied to Cfitz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks - I think so too. It may not come as quickly as 3 12's but I do think I can still learn it.