amers573

amers573 specializes in Tele, MedSurg.

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1. "Nurses Are So Mean"

   amers573 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   Ive had about 50/50 with Nurse preceptors. And yes some are seasoned and forget what its like to be new or going into new specialty. Some are still new themselves just trying to get thru the day also. But i do know people need to stop and think what ...

2. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

   amers573 replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Relations

   I understand exactly how u feel. I have felt that from the time i started 3 yrs ago. Since then every day i have to go to work i pray for jesus/god to help me get through. I feel i am stressed have anxiety all the time. Knowing that my job is on the ...

3. RN-Attention Deficit Disorder-Nonhyperactive

   amers573 replied to elliejayRN's topic in Disabilities

   I do believe that the last place i worked was just a little hard on me and the fact that they were not a teaching hospital. They obviously didnt want people to succeed. I now have a job in a faced paced ER and love it. The people are great and im hap...

4. Need some support because of fear of failing

   amers573 replied to bmackd2's topic in Disabilities

   I take xanax as needed. It really helps me. right after i take it, it makes me feel a little sleepy but then if i eat it or stay busy it helps and i dont feel that way. I also take ritalin. I take both meds 3 times a day. Sometimes it takes trying di...

5. Good OR orientation programs.

   amers573 replied to blacksea pebble's topic in Operating Room

   That is great. I love to hear stories like this. I hope to find something like that/preop. I will keep looking for hospitals or out patient facilities that accept new nurses. Thanks for your input

6. Good OR orientation programs.

   amers573 replied to blacksea pebble's topic in Operating Room

   I have wanted to be an OR nurse also and loved my clinical exp. This a my passiona and goal. I am looking for an OR new nurse position with preceptor/orientation in MD, VA or DC. AP

7. Hospitals SUCK at orientation!!

   amers573 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in New Nurse

   You got that right! I had a bad orientation experience. I stood up for myself and did it calmly and professionally and later pretty much was told that i was no longer needed. I was lied to and accused of things that werent true. I have a ADD and gene...

8. Most Common IV Push Meds on Med-Surg

   amers573 replied to nurseJ88's topic in New Nurse

   yes i would say this is very important.

9. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

   amers573 replied to Brian's topic in Disabilities

   I have had preceptors that dont understand but they are trying to help. Some are just impatient also. I have ADD and generalized anxiety due tho that. I was put on meds that i felt worked only some of the time. I had to resign my position in acute ca...

10. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

    amers573 replied to Brian's topic in Disabilities

    I would suggest A Dr's office to work at. I am looking down that avenue. I believe there is something for everyone out there somewhere. Best of health & Good Luck . AP

11. Need some support because of fear of failing

    amers573 replied to bmackd2's topic in Disabilities

    I have felt this way alot of my life and was finally diagnosed with ADD and generalized anxiety disorder because of living with this. I have failed but never gave up and kept trying. I still struggle but realize there are others like me and this is s...

12. Should ADD RN be given "disability" allowances?

    amers573 replied to meatloaf RN's topic in Disabilities

    Im sure glad there are many different areas in nursing because as a new nurse i am having trouble in acute care facility so i have had to rethink where i will work. I have been told and agree that i need to work in a slower paced position. I just ho...

13. RN-Attention Deficit Disorder-Nonhyperactive

    amers573 replied to elliejayRN's topic in Disabilities

    This is great that your are finding ways for this to work for you. I am new to this site and think its really great.

14. RN-Attention Deficit Disorder-Nonhyperactive

    amers573 replied to elliejayRN's topic in Disabilities

    Well, Its nice to know there are alot of people like me. First i wsnt tjo say that I graduated nursing school and passed the nclex the first time and am an official RN. I went on to work in an acute care facility as a nurse graduate in an orientatio...