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I am almost done with my first year as RN on a med/surg floor. I work nights and some mornings are so crazy. When I get home, sometimes I remember something I didn't do and can not sleep for days because of it. I had a problem with a pump the other night so I free flowed it waiting for a new pump to come. I left in the morning having forgot to hook up the new pump. I dread seeing the nurse who replaced me. I have lost serious sleep over this. I stress over everything, my great marriage of almost 20 years is suffering because of my stress. I need a less stressful job. I went into nursing for mother/baby but felt med surg would be good. Is mother baby less stressful, not L & D, but mother baby? Please, someone tell me it is.

I am an RN and I just completed one long year on crazy med/surg floor. Is l&d and mother baby less stressful? Please tell me it is. I would like to make a move there. Mother baby is why I became a nurse, but felt it would be benefitial to do the med/surg thing first. I am tired of the stress.

I have a Littman SE which is great, but for fun I got an Ultrascope--love it.

I have one year to go in school for my RN. I am really worried about having an incredibly bad memory. I am doing OK in school, but after a test, I tell you, the info is GONE. I can know certain meds inside and out for a test, then poof!! I can't remember a thing. I can't remember how the heart works even, it's crazy. I am not worried about skills that much or basic pt care, but when someone asks me about something specific, even if I have covered it in school, yikes, I am at a loss for words. I wonder about assessing ( ?? can't remember how to spell it ). Sometimes I doubt being able to be a really good nurse with a poor memory. When my youngest was 3 I planned a vacation around her birthday, I HAD THE WRONG DATE. I was 3 days off.:chuckle

If you were my daughter, I would say "go for the BSN". I'm doing the ADN thing because I had conflicts with day care issues and I am old. With pre-reqs, it will have taken me 4 1/2years for ADN. If you do the BSN, you won't regret it. Good Luck:)

Grass is always greener, I know, but I'm 6 foot and my back always hurts from leaning over. I wonder if shorter people have less injurys at work??

My father felt very strongly about wanting to be a donor. At 63 he had a major CVA. I don't think people realize how hard it is to say goodbye when machines are still going beep, beep, beep. We have received letters about people who received organs. It's hard.

Thank you so much everyone. If BCP doesn't work, I will find a different Dr. I really appreciate you all. Thanks..:)

Just returned for the gyn with my 16yo daughter. She has the world's worst menstral cramps. She actually passed out yesterday from pain. The day before and the day she starts she pretty much lays on the floor in a ball and cries. I went with my daughter back to the exam room and the woman (whatever she was was) was NASTY. When she told my daughter to remove her tampon and undress, I simply said very calmly "we would just like to speak to the Dr." I didn't think it was necessary to be examined. (daughter had exam and sono months before, she was taking Naproxen and bled for 45 days) anyways the woman went ballistic, CALM DOWN, she says. I was calm. She goes and tells the Dr something and the lady Doc comes in to us with an attitude because of what the wacky woman must of said to her. Doc says why don't you take advil or aleve. aaaaagh!!! I would NEVER have taken her there if it was that simple. She passed out at school yesterday from pain. (not blood loss) Doc put her on the pill. I pray it helps, but I could cringe from the thought of my daughter on the pill. She has never had a boyfriend even. Sorry for the rant. Does anyone think it will help????

My littman hurts my ears. No matter how much I try to stretch it out. Maybe I have freak ears or something. I just ordered an Ultrascope with Christmas money. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT!!!!!

Thank you :)

My 14 yo son dropped a 70 lb hand weight on his hand and his nail was ripped off tearing his cuticle way back. Should it be allowed to dry out, or keep it covered with antibiotic cream and bandage? Thank you.

I pinch up when the person is very thin. Just did a flu clinic. Somepeople are very thin and you must really pinch up so you don't hit bone. I love giving shots.

Hi everyone!!!:) Home: Long Island Status: Just started the RN program at my CC (going crazy, a little stressed) Age: ~39 Marital Status: Married Kids: 3 great kids Current Job: sahm and student Wants To Be: Getting a paycheck. I don't know yet. I think 'burns' maybe.

Hi, I know how hard it is to decide. After my 3rd child I started taking the pre-reqs VERY SLOWLY. I took 1 or 2 classes at a time, online if possible (online is GREAT). My youngest started Kindergarten this week, I started the RN program this week also. I had little pressure or guilt, I missed nothing with her and it is great to have all the electives done. It's a hard decision, follow your heart.:)