badger1978

I have a good friend who graduated from a prestigious NY nursing school with me, then moved to Naples, FL. She was 4th in our class and is a wonderful RN, yet she cannot find a job in that area of Florida. People she's met there say that it takes longer on average to complete the hiring process, but she's getting frustrated. It's been over a month and still no job. A couple of the hospitals she's applied to haven't even called her back. Does anyone have experience and or helpful tips regarding the hiring process for RN's in Florida? Thanks! EB

IBS is kind of like a "taboo" health problem. I do see a gastro who did prescribe NuLev (which really helps when attacks come on) but basically laughed at me when I suggested seeing a nutritionist or any type of alternative therapy. The problem with the NuLev is that it's an anticholinergic so it drops your BP. I already have orthostatic issues. On top of that, when I get nervous, I don't eat because I don't want to have any "problems" during the day. So, during flare-ups, I literally feel like crap. Hopefully, more attention will be brought to this health issue because I think there are a bunch of people like you and I who have to suffer and wonder if we're the only ones! Hang in there- and do see a gastro. At least if you can get a prescription for a "rescue" med like NuLev, you won't have to interrupt your studying as often.

Hi- I know this post is old but I am the same way! Nursing school was really though to get through, always considering what to eat and where the bathroom was. Now that I'm about to start my first job, I have the same fear. Any type of stress- good or bad- seems to start problems with my digestive system. I have prescription meds, but always worry they won't work when I need them to. It's so reassuring to know that I am not alone in my worry! EB

Hi all- I just graduated in May and am about to start my first job as an RN. The problem is that I had a few "episodes" during my two years in school that are making me really nervous about starting next week. The first happened during my first clinical rotation- I came pretty darn close to passing out while watching a chest tube insertion at the bed side. Luckily, I (ungracefully) exited the room before I hit the floor. Then, during my summer session, I had to leave the room during a PICC insertion. Finally, during my senior preceptorship, I felt a little queasy while removing a drain from a post-op knee. My question is- is this normal? Are there things that bug all nurses? If so, do you eventually get over it and how? Should I start looking into a new career? Thanks, EB