EDnursetobe

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  1. how long do i feel like an idiot?

    EDnursetobe replied to belindalou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the thing is, most other professions allow people to be human. In nursing if you make one mistake or forget something, they cut you down big time. 'they' being other RNs, managers, doctors,...

  2. Is nursing really for me?

    EDnursetobe replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    stick it out until you get a new job. try another area or two... I know a lot of people on here say "I hated my life for the first 3 years and then it got better" but I think that's ridiculous. At...

  3. Associate of nursing and bachelor of science to bsn

    EDnursetobe replied to adcockrn's topic in Nursing Career

    since you already have your RN and a bachelors don't bother with the BSN. it's not worth it, you're already qualified for BSN jobs since you have both. it's much smarter to go RN to MSN

  4. My gut is telling me you are not a nurse

    EDnursetobe replied to ksc0723's topic in Nursing Career

    you already have a master's you might be able to get a job at a university/RN program if you take some education courses. ask around... i too wish the economy was better so i could try out other...

  5. Why are ICU nurses so rude?

    EDnursetobe replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't read all the responses here because I'm lazy, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in :) I don't think ICU nurses mean to be "rude". I think they are more thorough because they have less...

  6. Changing shifts

    EDnursetobe replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    I currently rotate, and its really tough. I'm having a hard time reaching "normal" because by the time I get adjusted to days, its time to switch to nights and vice versa. If it's a job you want, and...

  7. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    EDnursetobe replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    7 to 8 patients on tele seems so dangerous to me. especially for a new nurse. Be thankful you quit before something bad happened. Stay positive, you will find another job

  8. Planning to get RN, should I get my BSN?

    EDnursetobe replied to TiffCNA's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. I think you'd be ok either way because you already have a bachelor's degree. like one of the other posters said you could try an accelerated program. I'd go for the BSN if you're hoping...

  9. how long do I have to be a bedside RN???

    EDnursetobe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody! (hi Dr. Nick!) Anyway... I'm having a rough couple of weeks. Long story short, at first I liked my job, now I absolutely dread going to work. and on my days off all I can think about is...

  10. how long do I have to be a bedside RN???

    EDnursetobe replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the responses. I like knowing there are a variety of options besides working in the hospital. And to the previous poster, I thought your post came off pretty condescending and insulting to...

  11. Moving from Canada to US to Nurse????

    EDnursetobe replied to pumpmyvolume's topic in General Nursing

    not to offend you, but I wonder why they're recruiting Canadian nurses when there are a ton in the US who can't get jobs... This sounds too good to be true. I would try to talk to actual nurses who...

  12. How to find a job after being fired?

    EDnursetobe replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    maybe leave that job off your application if possible? or try another area in nursing? I guess it also depends on why you got fired. my only other advice would be to apply apply apply. at some point,...

  13. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    EDnursetobe replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not sure a 'vent thread for patients' is necessary. just my opinion though. I think everyone knows what we can do better. In a perfect hospital, with small ratios, good equipment, collaborative...

  14. should I quit my well paying job of 43,000 a year to go to nursing school

    EDnursetobe replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know this is an old thread, but I thought i'd comment anyway. I don't know if I'm just not liking my job at this point, but honestly I wouldn't encourage anyone to go to nursing school if they...

  15. RN school graduation gift to self? What did you promise yourself?

    EDnursetobe replied to OnaTrek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I promised myself more shopping and a vacation in the not-too-distant future. hopefully planning something for late winter time.

  16. My CNAs dont seem to respect me...

    EDnursetobe replied to CCFCP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you shouldn't have to "sweet talk" people into doing their job. They are getting paid to be there. ugh I'm so sick of the attitude I get when I ask (politely) for CNAs/Techs to do something that they...

  17. From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

    EDnursetobe replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I had students with me the other day, and they did help me out and I appreciate that. however being on the other side, they do get in the way sometimes. I think the main problem (and I know this...

  18. starting to hate it?

    EDnursetobe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi everyone. I am still pretty new to nursing, and I liked my job overall up until recently. but I'm starting to feel a little down about things. First of all, I really miss my boyfriend and friends....

  19. feel like I suck at communicating with other departments

    EDnursetobe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone: I'm a new nurse working med/surg for a few months. I generally like it (other than the rotating schedule) but I feel really incompetent when I talk to doctors/pharmacy/NPs etc. I feel...

  20. Leave first job because of rotating?

    EDnursetobe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I'm new to allnurses and nursing. I have been working for a few months on a med/surg floor and I generally like it. Anyway my problem isn't so much the job itself, but rotating day and...

  21. How much bedside experience to do utilization review/case management?

    EDnursetobe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I had a nurse friend ask me recently how much experience do you need in bedside nursing before you can start doing utilization review/case management (for an insurance company for...

  22. Leave first job because of rotating?

    EDnursetobe replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    haha I agree. I heard (from other nurses on the floor) that they do rotating for most people because they feel it gives a more rounded experience (days are generally busier, nights you have less...

  23. Leave first job because of rotating?

    EDnursetobe replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the responses everyone! I would try to switch but almost every other department is rotating too (except for dialysis/endoscopy i think which are pretty much day only and on call and neither...

  24. Frustrated with my first nursing job.

    EDnursetobe replied to poopprincess's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand how you feel. It can be really overwhelming at times. I'm new too, and some days are better than others but generally I feel like an idiot. It's hard to feel that way all the time. And I...

  25. 1 year down, still frustrating

    EDnursetobe replied to Akeos's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know it's not ideal, but have you thought about PRN/volunteering in an acute care hospital. just to get your foot in the door and improve your resume? additional certifications never hurt either,...