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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 advice!

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 give up on a great role just because of unfixed emotions etc. I'm definitely overdue for a nice vacation! Haha. I really think not getting out and exploring really makes a difference. It's those "small" things that often help reset our feelings and thoughts. thanks for your advice!

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 have been in this specialty for the last 6.5 years. I generally love my job and I have never felt the urge to leave mother-baby nursing but recently I have been feeling a little dreadful about going to work. I work nights and I don't know if that has anything to do with it, I have been patiently waiting for a day shift position to open to give it a try but nothing available yet. Lately I feel like I am getting tired of recovering c-sections, dealing with poor breastfeeding issues, moms dealing with pain and complaints, maternal complications etc. I love teaching and it is one of my favorite parts of the job but I just don't feel like I'm finding the "joy" of postpartum nursing like I used to. We have been very busy on our unit lately, taking 3+ couplets at a time and the patients are getting sicker and the work is becoming more challenging than usual. I make good money and I know it should never be about the money , but I know that it would be hard for me to find a job right now that would come close to what I currently make and I don't think I can afford the pay cut. I am also constantly reminded that I'm getting older. Seeing the younger moms having babies and the excitement of a new baby leaves me sometimes feeling a pang of envy that I may never get to experience these moments again. I hate that I feel like this but it's something that I've been dealing with lately. Trying to be excited for my patients but also feeling envious. I'm honestly not sure what all of this means at this point in my career but has anyone else ever felt like this? Any thoughts?

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 in. I am not interested in being a NP. I do enjoy teaching , as it already encompasses a large part of my role but I am not sure if I want to get my masters in education. I have been told by several colleagues that I would make a good leader, I have been "ushered" to apply for management position within my company but I have never felt comfortable with the thought of being a nurse manager etc. I am the charge nurse on my unit very often and I get good feedback but that is about as close to any "leadership" role that I have done. I really enjoy being the charge nurse on my unit however! I have had fleeting thoughts about applying to be a manager etc just to get a feel. My direct question is , should I get my masters in education or nursing leadership? What degree do you think would open more doors in general? Also, can I even get a leadership degree without having management/supervisory experience? I would hate for that degree to be null and void if I have not held any necessary direct leadership positions. I also enjoy teaching as I said, so I'm really stuck on what to choose! Thanks!!

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 than we realize.

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 recognition while everyone else around you is constantly praised in some way.

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 this, I am never mentioned on any patient compliment surveys , yet the same nurses get mentioned over and over and I can't help but feel inadequate in my role. I know it has to be a great feeling to see your name show up on a patient feedback survey and I wish I could experience this. I always write my name on the communication board so that patients have my name etc. I know I probably shouldn't care but it makes me so sad lately. It's okay if you tell me I am overreacting, I am just trying to see if any other nurse out there feels the same way? Just last week a coworker and myself took care of the same patient (separate days) and after they were discharged our manager told my coworker that the patients loved her and gloated about her being a great nurse. Our manager stated the patient was going to submit a daisy award for her. Meanwhile I sat there feeling so slighted because the same patients also thanked me and it felt like they appreciated having me as their nurse yet I received zero compliments. I feel terrible for feeling this way but it is starting to get to me and making me feel inadequate.

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 semesters and then anA- for the last two semesters because I only got a 91 in both classes! It dropped my Gpa to a 3.8! I had a perfect 4.0....and it's frustrating! Do you think my Gpa is still high?

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 second yr nursing student (ADN) I held a 4.0 until the summer and got an A- in my psych nursing class. Now I just finished OB with another A- which dropped me to a 3.8...I wanted to be valedictorian of my class but now idk how possible that will be! So far I have all As ...2 A+ and 2 A-!! Ugh darn A-ss! I will graduate next semester!! Is it possible I can still get at least a 3.9!

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. Thanks!

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 walk or talk but some are very hard to remember like..who can bat at objects, transfer objects hand to hand eyc! It's kinda driving me nuts ...and my book and power point don't entirely match!! please help!

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 find out my status and one of the staff said 'denial letters are already sent out'..(which i have not gotten)..she told me they have not made a decision about me yet. Is this usually a good or bad sign? do they follow an alphabetical order and maybe just haven't gotten to my name yet, or is it a good sign that i might be accepted??