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I have had 2 experiences where I have come across people who needed CPR. I still second guess my every move and choice. 1 person lived the other died. The one who died had a bike accident, he was face down gasping. I had 3 people help me turn log rd him over to make sure his clothes weren't restricting his breathing. He then stopped breathing and I couldn't find a pulse so started CPR. This was out in nowhere so help took forever. In the end someone got a defibrillator and he had no rhythm, nothing to shock. The 3 doctors who showed on the scene said stop CPR. I did not want to give up on the young man but at that point I think it had been an hour. I said to one of the docs did I do the right thing turning him over, what if he had a broken neck? The doctor said "God was here before you were". And agonal breathing is not breathing. In the end I have to accept the fact that I did everything I could to save him, but it wasn't to be. Sad....

I think as nurses we need to try different things until we find our niche. I thought I would like a fast paced job, but only lasted 2 months. I quit without notice. I didn't like feeling like I never gave my patients the attention they deserved, and wasn't good enough due to snarky nurses making comments. The stress just wasn't worth it. It is worth going elsewhere if you are not happy. I wouldn't worry about burning bridges, I've burned a few. There are plenty of nursing jobs out there. Life is short, find your niche/comfort zone where you know you excel, and have some peace.

Yes my nursing school had the same policy. We lost 30 people out of 100 because they flunked out.

I worked with a Male cna who simply got up and walked away whenever someone was gossiping. It quickly became apparent he was not interested.

Nothing good comes from gossip and stirring the pot. The ones who instigate it are trying to find ways to make themselves feel superior.

Yes, I love nursing! The thing I have found is that we have nowhere to vent our frustrations/concerns. Management has their own problems and don't have time to help or listen. The one thing I figured out is that nurses have to find a position where they feel they belong. I tried several nursing settings and found that the setting I'm most comfortable is the one I excel in. So yes we love being nurses, we just need support!

I personally try to never cry in public or even in front of my family. I have only cried 1 time at work when a manager was out of line. I think there are people who are more sensitive than others, there are also people who have other things going on outside of work and are trying to just get by every day the best they can. I also think there are nurses who really don't give a damn, have no empathy, or a stronger personality. So I say lets not judge others, we don't walk in their shoes!

Interesting she made a snarky comment about nurses talking out of both sides of their mouth, complaining they are tired yet she used being tired as an excuse for her dumb comment! The double standard here points out that she clearly has no understanding of the sacrifices nurses make every day! I agree with the person who states, let's not forget to be professional. We do not want to discredit ourselves like she did!

Better safe than sorry

I enjoy working with most male nurses. There have been times where I felt they were arrogant and thought they were better than female nurses. Nursing is an awesome career for anyone. Both genders make good nurses is they are competent and caring!

Thats terrible! I hope i dont get blacklisted but i am done. Life is too short to let a job consume you.

Well it will probably take them months to find a replacement. And as leaving at 5 not gonna happen when they constantly throw admits at you at 2pm with no warning. I agree if circumstances were different but they don't care, so why should I. Thanks for the input

I am almist 60 and plan to work 5 years more then move to the coast. It would be unlikely to run into people from where I live down there. I am not worried about my reputation as I have excellent skills and get along with nearly everyone.

My only problem with giving a month is they won't find anyone and will the new place wait? There was no rcm when i got there. They had hired a agency person for 3 months. I will be super uncomfortable looking at them every day in stand ups. If the job isn't for me then I should move on. My regret is that I have made a difference in the care there and staff,residents and families like me.