Trixie01

Can anyone tell me about infertility nursing?? What is the typical day like? Do you like it? Are you able to stick to your normal hrs - m-f, 8-5:00. Or do you have to come in on weekends also? I have interviewed for a posn but am scared to leave shif...

Well I have not been on this site lately - but I missed it alot. My dilemma is this - I am working currently P/T with children/adolescents at an inpatient mental health center. I have worked for this system since 1996 (7 years) , in several ...

Alot of positions now want ACLS, along with basic life support. Where can you take this class. I called my employer and never heard back. Does American Red Cross offer it? I really want to know more about it, and how hard it is? I'm hoping they will ...

Ok, I am desparate - Are there any infertility nurses out here?? I know there is at least one, because I did see one post. I want to know what it is like to work in this field? What the day is like? And what you like most or least about it?? Thanks....

I have been a nurse 2 years, and the only thing I know for sure is that if I can afford to keep doing it, Part-time nursing for me is the only way to go. I have so much better control over my life, I can still enjoy and relax on the weekends w/ my hu...

Thank-you both for feedback. Its just so hard to know what to do. Its scary and exiting thinking about this possibility for the future! As I am a infertility patient I know how stressful this can be. So I am trying to think of all the issues. The pos...

It is so frustrating being overweight, and feeling lousy all the time. I agree with previous posts, try to limit carbs and exercise as often as possible. That being said you mentioned how tired you are, and crying alot - Do you think you are depresse...

I am currently in the process of interviewing for another job - my question: Is it ok to wear a uniform/scrubs to an interview? The other day I had no choice because I was coming straight from work, I had already mentioned this to the HR person and s...

I agree school is hard, but once you get into a job - its the real thing - no more instructors or friends to lean on, also rare to get breaks, I know when I was in clinicals we usually did get a lunch break. It is a hard road for sure, but definitely...

I have tried alot of the SSRI's too and my main complaint is the same one - they make me feel strange and drowsy. I know that sounds dumb - but its true. I recently tried Wellbutrin, but it made me yawn all day and I felt tired. I hated the side effe...

I would have quickly told the charge nurse you had X number of patients and nurse Y only had 2 or 3. I would tell her you do not feel comfortable trying to take care of that many patients when its not a dire emergency that you do. You had other staff...

I'm curious to know if anyone out there knows anything related to infertility nursing? What is it like? I am getting ready to transfer into a new posn and I am scanning several options. I am interested in infertilty, because I know first hand what it...

Currently I work on a psych unit - I am ready to quit if I don't get a change now. The politics is killing me. Anyway any advice out there on which way to go. I was thinking about a doctors office? Or even working with Alzheimers/dementia pts? I am s...

I have always wondered this and I feel stupid asking but here goes, Does anyone else out there have problems when taking a manaul BP hearing the diastolic number or the point at which it drops off? I think either my hearing is going bad or my stethes...

I have been a nurse for 2 years. I know alot of us have made our share of med errors. How does this affect our jobs? Meaning is there a set limit and then you get suspended or have the State boards revoke your license? Or, Is it up to the manager you...

Hi! I am new to this site, and I am relieved and exited to have found support here. It helps me to read others situations and problems in this complex world of nursing. My dilemma is probably not so unusual but I need help deciding what to do next. M...

Here is another solution - make sure if you don't get your break put down that extra time on your timesheet, after a while someone will notice, it's the law. Breaks need to be given, otherwise make them pay you for every minute! Unfortunately, in thi...

Wow, still sounds very vague to me. I appreciate your responses. So it sounds like if your nurse manager does not like you, you better be extra careful in not making mistakes. Not that we wouldn't anyway, but somehow this seems so unfair, because it ...

Yes, I agree too many managers just become that as a rsult of being there as a staff nurse, etc.. for a extended time. Thay go into management for the raise and to get off the floor. They have very little skill to run a unit, but they are given quick...

Just say to yourself "this too shall pass" - its one of my favorite sayings. Life is temporary, so live it, learn ,and go on. I have made med errors too, its a risk of taking on such a important job. Meds are the priority, scrutinize this process an...

Thanks for your advice.

I personally think that nurses should not have to pay taxes, have free weekly massages, paid for vacations, and their own line at the grocery store! C'mon thats the least we deserve!!! Wishful thinking, huh?

I think in some situations it is just best to leave, but it is imperative that you talk with the charge nurse or manager first, get it ok'd - then handle it with them more calmly the next day. I just don't think it was a good idea to give them any le...

I have not really dealt with this issue myself, but I have seen some Doctors who handled themselves poorly in front of others. One thing that helps is to be direct and honest when talking with doctors. It also helps to ask for clarification when at a...