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Was on night duty, did evening vital check on elderly patient - spo2 was low, dropping on O2 and needed transfer. Next morning her consultant asked "why were you checking her vitals anyway, why is she on QDS vitals" turned out she had a growth pressing on her lung

I do feel the same in some way - I am working on my way out of this job. In saying that I would never say it ruined my life, I have been thought some much from this work. Try focus on what good nursing has brought you, focusing on all the negative will not do good for your mental health. You have a plan and stick to it but what form the nursing world will help you with that.

I thought I was going to save the world

I try to have a lot of food at work, I eat two breakfasts, big lunch and afternoon tea. last meal is usually between 5 and 6pm, usually get home at 2130hrs - I may have a cup of tea but I usually don't eat when I get home - if I am really hungry I can make an omelette or grab a protein bar

After only two full years of nursing I know I cannot do this for the rest of my life - I want to become a complementary therapist, I studied holistic massage and will do my aromatherapy this year. Maybe in a few years I can combine the two or something....

I am an introverted psych. nurse, I am very sensitive to other peoples energy. I take my breaks on my own and sometimes I meditate, but usually read. Other nurses gather in groups and are all chit chat. I enjoy the company of my co workers but require down time. I do have to care for myself on my days off, I require a lot of recharge time and once I do this I am ready for the next day

1.5 years - I wanted to do 2 years but it was an awful place to work!!!!

Almost a nurse 2 years now, I make more money than I ever did - I bought a fancy car and joined a private gym so I'm paying that off and I save - I only pay for myself at the moment but I am scared to think what would happen if I had kids, a house, bills on my wage!!

Lasair is the Irish word for Flame and guess what...I am Irish...but not a flame

Do a survey and ask what the patients want??

Yeah, in long term care there is no one else apart from nursing that can put the likes of behavioural plans or recordings in place...we are the ones here 24/7. It is very different in my new work place :)

I didn't have a good experience in my last job but that was the only psychologist I have ever worked with. When reports are being written up and actions been put in place psychology need to understand that nurses are the ones who put them into action. (I was in a long stay mental health facility) I have seen unrealistic goals that do not lead to positive outcomes and my paper load increase. I believe realistic goals need to be set and agreed upon together by the who MDT, not just one person.

Never believe that a male patient will not hit you because you are female,

I must sat that is pretty cool - I work in long stay applying for acute so it may come in handy - thanks

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