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I am a bedside nurse working as rotating shift in one of the local hospital in Southern US . I worked mostly on day shift but 2-3 nights shifts in a month . I had one miscarriage two years ago (at that time I was working only night shift).Even I am not working too much night shift now , its very hard to me work during nights during my pregnancy. I am 12 weeks pregnant . I talked to my OB/Gyn , she said she write some kinds to noted my employer stating its hard for me to work during night during pregnancy because of various reasons. I am scared to give that notes to my work because I am scared if they will fired me . what is the best thing to do ? Its really hard for me to work. Need help ??????

I am an Rn, BSn working as bedside nurse . My plan is to work in healthcare industry..something different than bedside nursing..

Thank you mmc51624. I would like to know more about the Health informatics program .What are the prerequisites for this program ? How long is the program ?What kinds of jobs are available after the program ? Is it this program r/t to MBA or MSN ? Could you please elaborate more .

I am thinking to do my masters ....something related to informatics nursing I want to do something else than bedside nursing to informatics nursing.Do they really have a program in masters r/t to informatics nursing ? if yes, how is the job demand and pay ? is it worth ? Really donot want bedside nursing ? what will be the best alternatives in nursing world? Please help !!!!

Thank you so much for your comments. I think I am doing good day by day.The way I am getting respond from my manger is making me feel like I am not going to be a good nurse on the floor. I am working very hard on my part..I had a feeling like they will kick me out from the job although they havenot said anything like that..( may be I am being too paranoid (()))))))))

Hello everyone, I am a new grad and I am on orientation .This is my 12th running.So far, After 6-7 weeks,I have done almost everything myself in my shift ( from taking report , assessment, meds, charting, calling MD for abnormal values etc.So far , I haven't encounter any life-threatening emergencies on the unit )If i have any questions , don't feel confidence doing things, i always get preceptor and clarify before I proceed .We (me and my preceptor) had couple of meeting with with my nurse manager separately .The way I am getting feedback from my manger is completely different and I was very surprised.It looks like my preceptor had not give them true feedback to them. After 7 weeks, she never watched me doing anything unless I approach her and asked for help. she comes to the work and sits in nursing station for whole shift and go home.I know I still have many more things to learn but the way I am getting reports is making me down and I have feeling that I will never be a good nurse. My manager keep saying," according to you preceptor, you need some more time before you act on you own." But I don't think I need extra time now if my preceptor is not teaching me anything ..I feel very disappoint ..I wish my manger know all these things about my preceptor ...Can someone please help me what should I do ????????? Please Please Please

Hello everyone, Can anyone please suggest me good websites to practices ekg strips ( all kinds)? I cannot figure out which one is good to practices for nurses on the floor ? Thank you in advance . Have a bless day !!!!

Hello Everyone, I am going to start working night shift very soon (8a-8p) . This will be my first 12 hr night shift in my carer . I am really anxious how am I going to handle this . I hardly fall asleep during day no matter how sleepy or tired I am . I am " an early bird person not a night owl person" .This is my new job so I have not made any request regarding my shift . I just want to see how it goes for next two months . Can you please share some ideas how to remain fresh and energetic during night shift and how to get fall asleep during day ?

Thank you all . I really appreciate your kind words .

Thank you all or your help. one of my grandparents had been hospitalized number of times in past 45 days ..He is a patient with terminal illness (((

I do have family emergency and I am not making up. Please don't get me wrong. I came to know about this situation once I started this job.So at this point I really don't know what to do and what not to do . I am wondering how soon I can ask for a leave(unpaid) and for how long I can ask at a time ? Thank you all..

Thank you everyone for your help . Is it Ok to ask for leave after working 5-6 months on the floor ?

Hello there , I have recently started a new job . I am on 3rd week my orientation . My orientation is around 10 weeks.Due to some family reason, I must have to go my country at least for 3- 4 weeks . But I haven't talk to my manager yet because I am scared that it will be very inappropriate and have a fear of being fired from job. I am planning to talk to her after my orientation is over . Do you think its appropriate to discuss about the leave for 4 weeks after orientation. Please share your ideas. I must go to my country within next 2 months and in a same time I don't want to lose my job .

Hello all, I am asking these questions on behalf of my friend. She has BSN in her country . She is coming to USA ( most probably in Maryland ). Her question is once she passed her NCLEX in USA , whether she will be RN or RN, BSN . Or if she need to take some classes to get her BSN .How is the process to apply in nursing school for those missing credits ? Can someone please explain the process so that I can explain it to her . Thank you all in advance.

Thank you all .