Katniss88

Katniss88

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  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 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  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 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....

  14. 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...

  15. When is time to change jobs?

    Katniss88 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    When is the moment that you know it's time for a change? I have been a nurse for 5 yrs and I have worked at the same hospital on an orthopedic unit for those 5 yrs. It's actually not a horrible unit...

  16. 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...

  17. When is time to change jobs?

    Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Career

    I keep going back and forth with myself on whether I want to stay or go, and by go I mean change jobs. Transferring to days will only help the working nights problem and help with my sleep. I will...

  18. When is time to change jobs?

    Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the advice. Even though I really don't want to move to days because of the craziness and how busy it is, it would be a change and a challenge for me. Both of which I need right now. I'm...

  19. Completing RN-BSN program

    Katniss88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been out of nursing school for almost 5 yrs now and have worked at the same place my whole career. I haven't wanted to go back because the BSN doesn't guarantee extra pay where I work or in the...

  20. Completing RN-BSN program

    Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think of it that way, thanks. I'm looking at Chamberlain, it's expensive but it seems like the better option. It was already gonna cost me a lot of money if I took all the prerequisites...

  21. Transferring credits

    Katniss88 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I've been out of nursing school for almost 5 yrs come May 2018. I've been putting off going back to get my BSN because ther are so many core classes that I need to get before I can even start taking...

  22. Transferring credits

    Katniss88 replied to Katniss88's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I called the school that I was planning to apply for admission to, JSU in Alabama. They told me that they would accept my science courses, so I got all worked up over nothing. If I had to take them...

  23. ADN vs. BSN - patient mortality rates

    Katniss88 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I came across an article that was talking about the importance of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Here is a quote from their article, "Several studies have demonstrated an inverse relationship...

  24. Trouble staying asleep.

    Katniss88 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've worked 7p-7a for about three and half years now. I've never had trouble staying awake during my shift because I'm the type of person who stayed up really late even before I became a nurse. I...

  25. Pain Management

    Katniss88 posted a topic in Orthopedic

    I'm a new nurse with only 7 weeks of nursing experience. My current and very first nursing job is on an ortho floor. The nurses are very nice and helpful. One of the nurses told me that some of the...