DaniannaRN ASN, BSN

I noticed that too. Sometimes people don't really want a solution to their problems. They would rather shoot down every single suggestion because of -insert issue here- instead of trying to find workarounds. There are always ways to fix an issue, ...

Hi OP, first of all congrats on your pregnancy! IMO, it is one of the best things to be a mom! Your life will definitely change, for the better. I don't live in such a small town like you do, but I feel what you're saying. Are there any resid...

OP, I haven't read the responses here so I'm not sure if anyone suggested this already, but have you ever considered working for an insurance company? I left bedside many years ago and have been in the managed care industry for about 12 years now. ...

As a patient in the hospital four times (for childbirth), I can assure you that you would not get any rest. I had a bp cuff on that took my bp every 10 minutes--all night and all day. I had q2h blood draws around the clock. My IV was beeping all t...

I don't have advice but I just want to say I'm sorry that happened to you. I have a side job as a contact tracer in my state (been doing it for 2 years already) and we do the exposure notifications. We would never expect an employer to notify its e...

If you don't want to do hand on nursing anymore, apply at insurance companies. I work for one now, and have for the past 12 or so years. All positions are Mon-Fri, 9a-5p, no weekends, no holidays, FULLY REMOTE (or hybrid), optional OT (you're not p...

Do you have to do the entire year for any reason, or is it just because they told you in school that you must do a year? They always tell students that but it's not true (in my experience). My very first job out of school was in a hospital, and it ...

I think it's best to consult with a lawyer. Even if someone here can give you an answer, it may not be accurate because of the state you're in or any other factor. Start with your academic advisor, they should be able to give you the best advice re...

When I was in nursing school about 20 years ago, they told us the same thing about not having a social life. But I found that statement to not be entirely true. Everyone is vastly different. Person A may need 10 hours to study/learn the lessons wh...

When he says things like this "I know im just the worst. Im a terrible person!” that's just another tactic to get you to stop talking about your problems and to focus on reassuring him. Do you get into the "oh no you're not terrible" convo with him?...

TBH, your fiance sounds exhausting. Of course you know him better than we do, but from what you're saying here, he sounds needy and whiney. Were you already a nurse when he met you? He needs to realize that you also need to work and can't just lea...

It's just horrible how someone can make up accusations about a healthcare worker and we are guilty until proven innocent. I wish I knew a solution to this problem, it's something we all have to fight for as this falls under better working conditions...

OP, since you said you are young, I'm guessing they are doing this because of your age. They (most likely) wouldn't try that nonsense with an older/more experienced nurse. And never tell anyone at work your personal business unless you need a reaso...

I was about to ask about this. I've been out of bedside nursing for a very long time (thank goodness!!) so I'm not aware of the new procedures in bedside. But discussing patient A in the same room as patient B can't be OK. I would be angry if the ...

That would be a good question for an attorney that specializes in this type of stuff. I live in NJ and I have a sealed adult criminal record. I never had to disclose it since it's sealed and the BON/potential employers are not able to see my record...

Only you can make this decision since it's your life. I've been an RN for 17 years and learned what I'm about to say the hard way....it's better to work at a place you'll be happy instead of who has the better name or pays more. I worked LTC ...

I'm glad you found something that makes you happy! It's difficult in our profession to find something that truly makes us happy. I've been an RN 17 years and got out of clinical nursing only 3 months after actually becoming an RN since I couldn...

Well, if anyone at works knows you're on a dating site, that means they are on it too! There's no way to see someone's dating profile unless the other person is also on the site. If you want to try online dating, I recommend Eharmony. It's whe...

Awww, thanks ?

Oh man, I posted twice and can't delete my first reply. Oh well LOL.

Yes, you definitely could have handled the situation a little better, but I completely understand why you acted the way you did. Firstly, no one at work should be commenting on your body. At all. Your body and how big/small you are has no plac...

Yes, you definitely could have handled the situation a little better, but I completely understand why you acted the way you did. Firstly, no one at work should be commenting on your body. At all. Your body and how big/small you are has no plac...

I've been an RN for almost 16 years and I'm hoping to get out of it next year when I'm done with my master's degree in health informatics. I actually never really wanted to be a nurse, I never felt like it was my calling. But because of personal re...

I don't work with patients so I'm not too familiar with what goes on in hospitals/LTC, but you have to document and keep having fits to protect yourself, your family and the patients. Like someone else said, go to the media if you have to. This is ...

I get where you're coming from. In the past when I was much younger, I've gotten into arguments with others at work because I needed to "win". I can't let (general) you get away with saying smart things to me, I have to let you know I'm not the one...