You pretty much need 2yrs medsurg before you go to any specialty-- that goes for most places. I worked 4yrs in LTC care before going to the hospital. You do see and learn a ton the first 2yrs, trust...
Well I think all us nurses will eventually go nuts, however, I tend to exercise to get out my frustrations. If I'm too tired to do that I try and get a good night sleep, and try and remember why I got...
I totally know where you're coming from. I work on a stroke/med/surg unit and our ratio is usually 1:6 as well on days, 1:7-8 on nights. I work days, and yes the pt load is very heavy. You're right,...