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  1. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for 2 years. Recently diagnosed with depression. I'm trying to figure out if part of the reason I became so depressed is b/c I just don't feel competent as a nurse. Even in...

  2. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    ...I went into nursing b/c I do like to help people, wanted to make sure I could always take care of my 2 young kids (went into nursing after nasty divorce). I think it would be less stressful...

  3. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses thus far. To provide some answers/ clarification to some of the posted questions: I have 10 months NICU ( straight out of nursing school, loved teaching the parents, but the...

  4. Depressed RN- maybe nursing isn't for me?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 2 years and haven't enjoyed it most of the time unless I was teaching parents in NICU. Just got dx'ed w/ major depressive d/o. I can't figure out if just haven't found my niche...

  5. Depressed RN- maybe nursing isn't for me?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for being supportive. But honestly how do you tell if you're a bad nurse or just not in the right dept for you? I am really beginning to hate going to work as it feels like a revolving...

  6. Depressed RN- maybe nursing isn't for me?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I was dx'ed by a psychiatrist who prescribed Wellbutrin. I've been on anti-depressant before ( I assumed it was due to my now ex husband). I saw a psychologist about 2 weeks later and cried and...

  7. How to become OR RN w/ only 2 years exp?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've always liked OR. No exp other than clinicals though. My past exp is NICU and psych. Only 2 years exp as RN. I'd like less pt interaction as psych is wearing me down. I'm interested in...

  8. How to get Surgical RN job w/no prior exp?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've always liked the OR and am interested in working as a scrub nurse. Only prob is that I've only been a nurse for 2 years and the closest I got to the OR was as a new grad NICU nurse. I've...

  9. Home health RN job possible w/ only NICU & psych exp?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Home Health

    I have 2 years nursing exp (less than a year in NICU & over a year in psych). I'm debating whether to try home health RN positions as they seem to have alot of pros for mom RNs. My question is...

  10. RN feeling discouraged, can't find niche

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long does it take an RN to find her niche department? I got my BSN after no prior med exp. Went straight into NICU new grad position after finished accelerated BSN. I loved teaching the parents,...

  11. RN feeling discouraged, can't find niche

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. My confidence isn't the best as my first job wad in NICU. I quit after 10 months b/c it looked as though I would get fired soon. They said I asked too many questions and was...

  12. RN feeling discouraged, can't find niche

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I had to laugh b/c the areas that some of you have mentioned (working w/kids in their homes, kids with developmental disabilities, postpartum, etc) are all areas that I'm interested...

  13. ADD/ADHD possibly, what dept would fit me best?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure I have Attention Deficeit Disorder of some degree. My son was diagnosed with severe ADHD a few months ago. Now it has made me realize that maybe some of my difficulties w/sustaining...

  14. RN switching to Lactation Consultant??

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking of getting scooling to become a Lactation Consultant. I was often praised on my ability to help moms new to nursing preemies in NICU. Is this a very marketable job in Southern...

  15. Do you have to get certified to become case manager?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have experience in NICU and Psych. I'm beginning to think I like dealing with paperwork rather than the stress of hands on nursing. Interested in finding ways to still be a nurse, but not...

  16. Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in Nursing Career

    I wish I had your job. I currently work at an acute inpatient psychiatric county facility. Pays not great, but thankful to have a job in this economy. What type of exp did you have to get your...

  17. Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! I'd thought of school nursing, but with all the budget cuts here in California there rarely seem to be jobs in the schools. Appreciate the advice though! I've thought of becoming a...

  18. PSYCH NURSES-please help

    babblingbrook replied to scorpiogurl22's topic in Psychiatric

    I had to laugh as you hit the nail on the head regarding the parents of many adolescent psych pt's. I work in adolescent psych and have many return customers and the parents complain b/c we didn't...

  19. Wright-Patterson or VA in Dayton, OH

    babblingbrook posted a topic in Government, Military

    We might be moving to the Dayton, OH area for my husband's Air Guard job. I'm a RN and am interested in working at Wright-Pat or the VA in Dayton. (I'm a vet and enjoy working with veterans and...

  20. considering move near wright-patterson afb

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for the resources. When you say the pay is lousy, how bad is it? Here in CA the VA pay starts at

  21. ADD/ ADHD nurses- which units do you prefer?

    babblingbrook replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the great replies. I was laughing to myself b/c I've worked NICU am in Psych nursing now and am interested in working in the ER. So apparently I was heading down the right path...

  22. ADD/ ADHD nurses- which units do you prefer?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just curious in which units do ADD/ADHD nurses prefer. My son was diagnosed with ADHD a while back and I'm slowly realizing that I'm possibly ADD myself (I'm not hyper, but do have trouble...

  23. Any good Psych nurse units near Dayton, OH?

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    We're considering moving to Beavercreek, OH area from Southern CA. Are there any good psych depts near Beavercreek? I'd love to work at Wright-Pat or VA hospital, but not sure how good they are in...

  24. Question! Best and Worst departments to work in @ the hospital?

    babblingbrook replied to chasemelony's topic in General Nursing

    I was curious what dept you work in currently. I went straight to NICU from nursing school and realized I wasn't ready for it yet. So now I'm trying to figure out what area I would like. I'm a laid...

  25. Legal? new employer wants list of all meds taken and medical records

    babblingbrook posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN and curious if it is legal for an employer to ask what medications you have taken with in the last 2 months (or more) and get my medical records. I'm not sure if this is only legit in...