lawandaluxnurse ADN, BSN

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    severe anxiety

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been off work for a few months for severe anxiety and depression, I thought I had worked through the problem but I went to report for new job today and had panic attack. I have been an RN...
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    Finally got a job!

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Try any medical job you can get even if as a medical assistant, pca or volunteer, get your foot in the door somewhere that may open up possibilities for
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    Finally got a job!

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    It has taken 1 1/2 years but I have finally found a nursing job!! very excited. I have been around the nursing block and worked many areas. I was layed off and now have found a part-time job on...
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    severe anxiety

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you I will try your
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    severe anxiety

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Lets just say that the hospital systems in the midwest are ruining healthcare for patients and staff. I will encourage everyone i know to not use the current system i am in, their care is subpar...
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    severe anxiety

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why is nursing such a cruel profession? We are supposed to have compassion for everyone but the big machine hospital systems treat their employees worse than the patients. Nevermind that I am...
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    severe anxiety

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My employer has threatened to voluntarily terminate me , I am so frustrated, I think I need to get a lawyer and fight this b/s, I have a legitimate illness I have tried over and over to...
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    severe anxiety

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I have been seeing a psychiatrist and thought I had improved, maybe it is time for a new md or therapist. I know I can work as an rn I do not really want to go on...
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    ACLS certified... do I need to update BLS?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to k1p1ssk's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you need to recertify in BLS as they are considered two different
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    Help I need a job asap

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been layed off for 6 months, I have tons of experience but can't seem to find any jobs. I did have some time off for personal issues (my mother was terminally ill and I took care of her) in...
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    Help I need a job asap

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry I was not very clear with the time line. I was not terminated I was laid off due to low census, I had been with one hospital system for 20 years and moved to another and then was laid off....
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a pharmacy tech this helped me especially learning drugs, uses and
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    Help I need a job asap

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In a way I have come to resent nursing just because of my experience as a daughter and a caregiver, how do I move past this so I can go back to the profession I have loved for 20 years? Mom passed...
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    Aurora Health Care - Milwaukee

    lawandaluxnurse replied to tdrynelle's topic in General Nursing

    Well said brandy1017! I agree with every word. I am one of those who has experienced the lay-off situation. Who knows what will happen in the future? All I know it that it is a scary world in...
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    OR to ICU

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks, I am very
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    Help Severe Anxiety!

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    :confused:I have been an RN for 13 years , I have 6 years of OR experience. I have been off for awhile due to anxiety and other health issues. How do I get my confidence back? I feel like a...
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    Help Severe Anxiety!

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Yes I am going to therapy and being followed by my md, I just think I need to move on in nursing to a different
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    OR to ICU

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Critical Care

    Oh yeah I am also in my forties if that
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    Aurora Health Care - Milwaukee

    lawandaluxnurse replied to tdrynelle's topic in General Nursing

    Aurora does not care about employees. Turnover is high and they do nothing to keep staff already trained. Blacklist YES THEY DO!! BEEN
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    Alzheimer's: The Art Of Giving Up

    lawandaluxnurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry for what you are going through. My mother also had alzheimers. I know it is hard but somewhere deep inside her she knows, it may not always be when we want it to be but it is...
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    What hurt worse back or feet

    lawandaluxnurse replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    Back problems yes, but I guess I am lucky my feet never bother me after 13
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    Working 12-14 hour days, am burning out.......

    lawandaluxnurse replied to tulsanurse1's topic in Home Health

    All I can tell you is my neurosurgeon said to "GET OUT OF HOMECARE" after I was fused L 3-5. Every week was 60 hours minumum and of course you are not paid what you are worth, I know homecare...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    lawandaluxnurse replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Until you are the caregiver ie. daughter or other family member and have experienced it for yourself please withhold judgement. There are many factors that staff at facilities and outsiders do not...
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    Why did you pick your username?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    derived from my fake business and name for a college class. a boutique called lawandas luxuries, a crazy dream some twenty years ago. just added nurse to make it seem
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    Back to the floor!!!

    lawandaluxnurse replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck! I have been contemplating a similar move from OR. Keep us posted. Sometimes change is the best