V-Neck T-Shirt replied to captain byakuya's topic in Nursing Career
That sounds so frustrating, Captain! I am currently working on a cardiac med-surg floor; at my hospital, our CVCC unit won't consider you without acute care experience, either. I didn't start out in...
V-Neck T-Shirt replied to NursePie's topic in General Nursing
I also struggled with a lot of anxiety when I began working as an RN. Not that I'm completely over it now, but a few things that have helped me are : 1. Yoga/exercise in general. 2. Going over my...
My doctor has recommended that I take fish oil supplements and Vitamin D. I have a hard time following through, though. I guess because I feel healthy and fine, it's hard to find desire to take...
I appreciate your reminder of how much easier it is to control what you eat when you've cooked ahead and are reheating during the week. Anytime I've eaten healthfully for a consistent period of time,...
V-Neck T-Shirt replied to Fmartin's topic in General Nursing
At our hospital, part of the intake assessment asks the patient, "Do you have any spiritual needs you need us to address?" The assessment also asks if the patient would like to be seen by a chaplain...
V-Neck T-Shirt replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing
Isn't it amazing when you get patients who behave completely opposite to that? You know, when you walk into his or her room and apologize for being so late with meds/water/whatever, and they say,...
I just recently started taking a yoga class. So far, I think it's going to be a big help in managing my stress. Running helps, too, when my legs aren't too achy from work
V-Neck T-Shirt replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing
Yes! I'm happy to have a job that is flexible and allows me to take care of people. For now, I work on a fast-paced med/surg unit. It's great, but I can see myself trying post-partum for a change...