HI Beccarner: I just read your post and I honestly do not have an answer for you. I do have lots of questions: what would you want to tell teens re your experience? Are there other topics besides...
CoachBarbara replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia Nursing
I'd love to hear an update re the refresher course. I have a friend who is considering it, but keeps going back and forth about it. Any current info would be welcome. I'm curious. What medical...
I'm not sure what exactly you are looking for. Do you want information about ideas for starting a business, how to set up a business or how to go about marketing a business? There are so many...
CoachBarbara replied to aprilr's topic in Aesthetics
Hi April: I'm sorry I do not have any direct knowledge to offer you. However, I would suggest calling some aesthetic nurses employed in settings you are interested in working. Ask them for advice....
CoachBarbara replied to mjkush102's topic in General Nursing
In your post, you talked about what was happening around you. What were YOU experiencing? Did you look forward to going to work? Did you leave the unit feeling energized, knowing you are living the...
CoachBarbara replied to DeeLeeRN's topic in Psychiatric
There's a great book out that helps others get out of their heads. It's called Taming Your Gremlins (can't remember author). You might enjoy it given your interest in this area. Lots of exercises...
CoachBarbara replied to DeeLeeRN's topic in Psychiatric
I commend your openness and honesty on this forum. I encourage you to keep pursuing this avenue and not be afraid it will bring you down. Depression is not like an infectious disease. From...
You have my empathy!!! One thing that helped me find friends in new cities was to volunteer. It gets you out and you meet new people. I'm sure Chicago has many avenues for you to explore. Many...
I noticed this is an older post, but it really tugged at my heartstrings. I am a nurse whose son was diagnosed with Type 1 at age 11. He is now 17 yrs old and is for the most part doing well, but is...
If you really want to live in Atlanta, begin by calling places of employment that interest you. You never know when your call may be the the perfect timing for some employer who was about to put an...
CoachBarbara replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing
I agree with everyone else. And I would establish a good rapport with the oncoming nurses--it always helps to have an ally and someone who understands you are not a slack. Good relationships with...
CoachBarbara replied to love for nursing's topic in Cardiac
I also started in the telem floor as a new grad. GREAT learning and you will see a variety of other medically complicated patients, all feeding into your experience bucket. Best of luck to you!...
CoachBarbara replied to KristieRae71's topic in Georgia Nursing
Hi Rae: I am wondering in what area of nursing were your 13 years of experience? I don't have any leads for you, I regret. In my opinion, you may want to check out programs in counseling before...
I've just joined this forum and would love to brainstorm with others re starting a business. Some of the best small businesses have started with a brain trust of people. Please let me know if you...
One idea that pops up for me when I read your post. Do you have space in your home to start holding a small group of clients you'd like to serve? You could call them your practice clients or...