Success89

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1. Does this sound like burnout or need for change?

   Success89 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

   It's a very rewarding field! Which is why I hate that I have these feelings. It really does feel like compassion fatigue sometimes. Thanks for your

2. Does this sound like burnout or need for change?

   Success89 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

   I guess it is a possibility. I'm 36 but it wouldn't be unheard of . Thanks for your advice! Yes I have definitely considered counseling just to talk through what I'm feeling. I would have to...

3. Does this sound like burnout or need for change?

   Success89 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 10 years. I have only worked in two specialities. I worked med surg for the first 3 years of my career as a nurse and then I switched to postpartum/mother/baby nursing and I...

4. Deciding between Masters in Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership?

   Success89 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I currently have my BSN and I work full time on a postpartum/maternity/newborn unit. I have been thinking about going back for my masters degree but I am so undecided as to what I should specialize...

5. Patient compliments and feedback

   Success89 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you. All good advice. I understand this might stem from a little insecurity but I think you're right that sometimes we just have to believe that what we do is appreciated and remembered more...

6. Patient compliments and feedback

   Success89 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

   I am not complaining or being ungrateful I am expressing a genuine emotion. It can be difficult to feel as though you are providing great care for your patients, yet continuously lack any form of...

7. Patient compliments and feedback

   Success89 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse at my job for 6 years and I absolutely love what I do. My patients always tell me that I'm doing a great job, & that I was amazing and took great care of them etc. Despite...

8. Stressed about grading scale

   Success89 posted a topic in General Students

   why do they have an A- system in many nursing schools? I am so bummed that at our school to get an A+ you need a 93/94 ...that is hard to attain every semester! I got an A+ for three straight...

9. Bummed about GPA

   Success89 posted a topic in General Students

   Hey guy, yes I'm here to vent a little because I'm a tad upset about my GPA. Some of you may think I'm just complaining but bare with me please because I work extremely hard for my grades. I'm a...

10. Difference between small for gestational age and low birth weight?

    Success89 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello! can you please tell me if there is a difference between small for gestational age and low birth weight? I see both terms used independently but I understand them to mean similar things.

11. Good tips for remembering growth and development milestones?

    Success89 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone!! I just started maternity nursing and I'm having an extremely hard time remembering the growth and developmental miles stones, some are common sense like obviously a 1 month old can't...

12. Is this a good sign??

    Success89 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school's nursing program has already started evaluating students for entrance into their nursing program. A few of my friends have already gotten their denial letters. I went to the nursing dept to...