nerdynurse22

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1. Now what??

   nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

   I honestly do not understand what I truly did. Yes, I made a few errors (as we are all human) and none of them had any negative effect on the patient and the errors were not repeated! This is having a...

2. Now what??

   nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I have been having a hard time at work, I made one error and had a few meeting (no harm to patient) and went over the whole situation. I learned my lesson and what to do, not do etc. I was also put...

3. Confused

   nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, thank you for your post and insight. It sounds VERY similar. I know my depression is a huge part of it. I used to keep it all bottled up, but I have been 100% honest with my husband, which feels...

4. Confused

   nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

   @brownbook, it wouldn't let me quote your reply. I tried and tried. Thank you for your reply and info. I am curious how did you overcome the introvert

5. Confused

   nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your reply and insight. I do feel like I don't fit in, not smart enough, not likeable from the patients or families etc. I do say hi, ask if they need anything or help, ask about them...

6. Confused

   nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am going to try to make this short and to the point. I started a new job at my dream hospital over a year ago. The unit is new to me and to be honest, I am not sure it is for me. I have a manager...

7. Nursing @ 32?

   nerdynurse22 replied to Firstina's topic in General Students

   32 and wanting to go back to school.....heck yes. You are NEVER to old. In our program we had a few in their 50's. I started the core program when I was 30. I personally feel it is better as you are...

8. Difficult parents

   nerdynurse22 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Curious what some thoughts and advice you lovely nurses have. I am an experienced RN (5+ years) and just started in a new unit and hospital. It is a lot to learn and grow. I have been here for 6...

9. working out

   nerdynurse22 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   I am curious what others do. I work overnights 3 days a week and flip my schedule when I am not working. When do other fit in their workouts? I shower before I go to bed and so feel that working out...

10. Negativity

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed a bad trait about myself and I want to know how I can overcome this. How can I stop being negative, speak negative of my previous jobs, speak negative about coworkers or pass judgement. I...

11. Nursing advice needed!!!

    nerdynurse22 replied to jesslopez16a's topic in General Nursing

    The route I took was all my prerequisites at a community college and got my Associate of Arts and that took me 2 years. Then I took my Associate of Science RN which took me an additional 2 years. I...

12. New Hire Physical

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I said discrimination if they took the offer back d/t my health condition or the (prescribed) medications I

13. New Hire Physical

    nerdynurse22 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU. It is so refreshing to hear your story and situation. I was honest about the medication down and he asked me to bring in the bottles. I did not say the fibro but said it was d/t car...

14. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    nerdynurse22 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    How does one know what is considered as "safety sensitive" and which medications are prohibited even with a

15. New Hire Physical

    nerdynurse22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am asking all my fellow nurses on their thoughts are on this. I have chronic pain, several car accidents and take a few medications but they have no adverse effect on me. I currently take Tramadol 2...