wellcoachRN

Latest Activity

1. Nurses smoking e cigs at the station?

   wellcoachRN replied to richardgecko's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   The facility that I work for moved from smoke free to nicotine free several years ago. We have a clear no e-cig policy. I do remember nurses telling me over the years that the nurses used to be...

2. Advice for a stuttering nurse

   wellcoachRN replied to zz00zz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Just for clarification, a vocal/voice coach is different from a speech therapist as they will give you exercises to overcome anxiety. They often work with actors with stage fright. I worked with an...

3. Failed out of BSN Program, What Now?

   wellcoachRN replied to JB131's topic in General Students

   I think now is the time for your son to start to take 100% responsibility for his life and find out what he wants to do. Does he love nursing or is he perusing it because he thinks he "should"? Most...

4. Advice for a stuttering nurse

   wellcoachRN replied to zz00zz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   A voice/vocal coach could also give you wonderful techniques that would help you. They generally are not that expensive. To find a good one, contact a local actors group or speakers bureau. Wishing...

5. My coworker is stealing

   wellcoachRN replied to anonomous's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am certain that management would eventually take notice. One hospital I worked for took care of the problem by creating a time management for nurses class for nurses who had this problem. I never...

6. Calling in sick

   wellcoachRN replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   When you are sick the best thing to do is take care of yourself early so that it doesn't snowball into something worse. You will also be protecting your patients and coworkers. Working night shift...

7. need help - no enthusiasm to finish nursing school

   wellcoachRN replied to karlsbad's topic in General Students

   I once heard "your purpose is your passion". If you couldn't do nursing, what would you want to do? If you are questioning continuing on the nursing path, at least explore a few others. You may...

8. Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

   wellcoachRN replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   TOS is Top of Scale. Sorry for the confusion! I also forgot to add the wear and tear on my

9. Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

   wellcoachRN replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   My decision to leave the bedside included all of the above in addition to the hours. Years ago, I received great advice to always have a backup plan for when you hit TOS when there is a nursing...

10. Scared of not finding a job.

    wellcoachRN replied to richardgecko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of the most important lesson I have learned is that your life is going to go on. You can choose to live your life in fear or in trust. You only need one job. Have someone you trust go over your...

11. Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    wellcoachRN replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would not have been offended since it is most likely in the best interest of the patient. However, I do take issues with the nurses in the past who "helped me out" by giving the patient a...

12. Exercise for night shift.

    wellcoachRN replied to jar312's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You have to find out what works got you. I found that working out before going to work helped me. I found that I didn't sleep as well after I worked out. I also had a better workout after I slept. I...

13. Had to code my best friends husband

    wellcoachRN replied to wannabeagreatRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so sorry that you had to go through this. I highly recommend contacting your EAP to see if you can get a few counseling sessions to help you through your grief. The other thing I want you to know...

14. What do you do to stay positive?

    wellcoachRN replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Years ago I took a 2 year contract at a facility I found to be exceptionally toxic. One of the important lessons I learned was that I did not have to "absorb" my coworker's bad mood. It helped me to...

15. med-surg RN desperately wanting into ICU

    wellcoachRN replied to megRNn's topic in Critical Care

    I encourage you to tap into your education department offerings. Start taking an EKG class then see if you can take ACLS. Lippincott has a lot of great easy to understand books on critical care...