Katniss88

Katniss88 has 12 years experience.

Latest Activity

1. Finding a job

   Katniss88 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   I started in the board's monitoring program in January. I had to go for an evaluation and then had to stay there for rehab per their requirements. In a week or two I will have completed their IOP...

2. Investigation

   Katniss88 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   I recently went to a rehab and completed it. I don't drink everyday and the only reason I went was on the recommendation of my therapist(yeah, I know very stupid idea to follow through with). When I...

3. Auburn University RN-BSN

   Katniss88 posted a topic in School, College Programs

   I'm an associate degree nurse that wants to go back to school for my BSN. I got my degree from a community college and it was pretty tough. Has anyone on here graduated from Auburn University's RN-BSN...

4. Nurse developing early osteoarthritis

   Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I went to see an orthopedic doctor and he said I didn’t have OA, which is good. But I do have a condition that makes my knees hurt. As far as shoes I need something that provides good support, I’m...

5. Nurse developing early osteoarthritis

   Katniss88 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Everyone develops arthritis sooner or later from usual wear and tear on joints through life. Recently I had an X-ray done of my knees that showed some osteoarthritis. I've always had an acheness in my...

6. Coping with depression and my job

   Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Even though I have been off from work for a week on vacation, my doctor advised that I be off for another week. He wanted to give me time to adjust to the change in my medication and to allow for more...

7. Coping with depression and my job

   Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I never thought about taking FMLA. In the hospital policy it states mandatory OT is required of employees during times of disaster, so I'm not sure how it would play out. My vacation is coming soon so...

8. Coping with depression and my job

   Katniss88 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   I’m currently going through a med change for my depression and dealing with my depression symptoms. My depression came back earlier this year when the pandemic began and after working on the COVID...

9. I'm thinking about going back on meds....

   Katniss88 replied to Sbhayes09's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have been taking meds for over a year and my symptoms were managed, I felt good. Since the first time working on a COVID unit, my symptoms came back and I've had to switch to a different medication....

10. Mental health during the pandemic

    Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have scheduled myself for another session next week. My employer is offering mental health services during this time, but I prefer to see the therapist that I've talked to for over a year. Those...

11. Mental health during the pandemic

    Katniss88 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was diagnosed with depression at the end of 2017 after seeking counseling for the first time. I didn't start an antidepressant till probably the next year, then I would take them on and off, kept...

12. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    Katniss88 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Recently we had to start reusing gowns. My reaction to that is, what's the point of even wearing a gown then. If you've been in a COVID positive room, that gown is contaminated, no matter if you don't...

13. Unsure of which program to continue

    Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm torn between whether it's worth it or not to pursue the BSN. Management seems to be a big reason to get a BSN but I definitely do not want to be a manager, too much of a headache. I want to get...

14. Unsure of which program to continue

    Katniss88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've been a nurse for 6 years and have an associates. I've been taking the prerequisites towards a BSN but I'm growing tired of taking these classes and want to already be into the nursing classes....

15. Calling Out for EXCEPTIONAL Snow Conditions

    Katniss88 replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live we occasionally get ice and/or snow. In my five years of working as a nurse I've experienced two ice/snow storms. Thankfully the hospital I work for has a floor they don't use with beds...