ijuanabhappy

ijuanabhappy ASN, RN

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  1. I experienced my first panic attack

    ijuanabhappy replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have extensive knowledge of panic disorder because I was diagnosed with it at age 18. Cognitive behavioral therapy helped me very much, so much more than the meds they gave me. They explained to...

  2. What is pediatric nursing like?

    ijuanabhappy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad considering a pediatric internship. Can anyone tell me what a typical day is like and is this a good specialty for a new grad?

  3. keep running away from jobs!

    ijuanabhappy replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    I never was a "job hopper" either until nursing! I think we are in the same boat here Hopefully it will get better. I feel like if I do start another internship and run into the same problem, I am...

  4. Nurse with a condescending attitude - rant

    ijuanabhappy replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't let these negative posters on this forum bring you down, hun. They are the ones that need "to chill". Some people just like to argue.. it's not you...

  5. keep running away from jobs!

    ijuanabhappy replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    I TOTALLY relate to you. I recently graduated and got into a med-surg internship, even though I knew med-surg was not for me but with the economy I took what I could get. Its a long story but given...

  6. What is pediatric nursing like?

    ijuanabhappy replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. In nursing school we were always told, "Children are not small adults" I went to the Children's Hospital web site last night to have a look and it also says that in big bold...

  7. RN use of ultrasound in fetal demise cases

    ijuanabhappy replied to April Tyler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gosh, I do not know the legalities but I would feel so much better knowing that you put that poor woman's mind to rest so that it would not haunt her for the rest of her life. I would have done the...

  8. RN Versant Program-Austin

    ijuanabhappy replied to Gradnurse7's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks! Good luck with your interviews! I applied last week and even sent a followup e-mail to the human resources personnel who sent me the application code to apply. I have not heard anything back...

  9. RN Versant Program-Austin

    ijuanabhappy replied to Gradnurse7's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats! This is my second time applying also. My application for October was just approved last week and I officially applied again just this week. so far no calls yet. Just out of curiosity,...

  10. Do you consider yourself a "highly sensitive person" ?

    ijuanabhappy replied to Gentle Giant's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing I wanted to mention... I sometimes wonder if I would be a good psych nurse, however the horror stories scare me too much to apply. One of my positive traits is that I am great with...

  11. Do you consider yourself a "highly sensitive person" ?

    ijuanabhappy replied to Gentle Giant's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even need to take this test to know that I am a highly sensitive person! Have you taken the Myers Briggs personality test also? I am an INFP and we are very emotional and sensitive. I just...

  12. Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    ijuanabhappy replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel. I am 41, a single mom with kids, recently divorced. I am highly prone to anxiety and panic attacks. Being a recently grad, I felt panic stricken in clinicals throughout...

  13. Am I stupid for giving this up?

    ijuanabhappy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am new grad and landed a med-surg job here recently. Never really having done hands-on care except briefly in nursing school, I feel completely overwhelmed and am unsure if I will be able to handle...

  14. Am I stupid for giving this up?

    ijuanabhappy replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Joanna, I really am leaning towards the clinic job because I feel I would be more comfortable in that setting. I am 41 and have been through more than my share of life stressors and one more...

  15. Need help guys...

    ijuanabhappy replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Students

    I'm pretty sure that if you touched sterile items in the kit, with a sterile gloved hand then you were fine... but to be honest I am a new grad and haven't done but one on a real person so far, so I...

  16. Poor posture resulting in back pain...help!

    ijuanabhappy replied to Lajimolala's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If you exercise your "core", your abdominal region and back muscles, then you will notice better posture because it won't take as much effort to support your back. Look up on the internet for "core"...

  17. New Nurse, 2 job offers. Any Advice?

    ijuanabhappy replied to IndyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would take the Cardio Critical Care, but that is exactly what I want to get in to. I am a new grad working on a cardio med/surg floor. I want to stick with cardiology but being able to...

  18. Nursing shoe suggestions for flat feet

    ijuanabhappy posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know there are several threads about this subject, but something is wrong with my computer and it will only let me view a few threads and does not give me the option anymore to view additional...

  19. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    ijuanabhappy replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a good plan. Take the job so you can start working and bring in $$. But you just graduated this May so keep applying for new grad hospital internships. Something will open up for

  20. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    ijuanabhappy replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all depends on what your future goals are. Do you see yourself working in a hospital long-term or just to gain experience? A lot of people want to work in a doctor's office or clinic and...

  21. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    ijuanabhappy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some honest opinions. What do you think is the best area for a new grad to start out in? I have heard that there are some areas/specialties where it would not be prudent for a new grad to...

  22. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    ijuanabhappy replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all very much. I appreciate all of your replies. When you talk about LTC do you mean nursing homes basically? Not that I am opposed to that, I was just not sure. There is actually a very...

  23. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    ijuanabhappy replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    How do I find Skilled Long Term Care positions? Are these considered nursing home jobs? I've heard of Skilled LTC but wasn't quite sure what it was.

  24. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    ijuanabhappy replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that I "don't want to work there". That wasn't my question. And I do see Med-surg as very demanding and most likely a challenging place to work. I gave my background about being slower in...

  25. Interested In Ob-Gyn

    ijuanabhappy replied to levineal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try to apply for a tech job, or nurse extern position on any of the labor/delivery floors of hospitals in your area. This will give you insight and experience in this area and a better chance of...