Emma123

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  1. Questions about hours, OT, and quitting job

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I recently quit my first nursing job (got hired at another facility). I have a question: Is it pretty much the norm for nurses to work *unpaid* for up to an hour after their shift ends...

  2. RN's and the dreaded clinical experience...

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student on my second clinical rotation on a med-surg floor. Prior to this, I was at a LTC facility (ADL's and basic CNA duties). I thought that hitting the med surg clinical maybe I'd...

  3. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a month and a half left of my LPN, then I start the RN this summer. Almost there, even despite that my ex husband died unexpectedly and my kids are still going through that turmoil. Well it...

  4. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE I'm so sorry to shout....you've all been SOOO GREAT and given me such GREAT advice.... but omg My Mom (who has systemic lupus), is in critical care unit in the hospital....

  5. are you burnt out too?

    Emma123 replied to godivalady's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard many mention "the politics". Care to share what this is? To the OP, I wonder if you would feel better by just browsing other job opportunities. Sometimes just knowing there are options out...

  6. Burnt out and not even there yet!

    Emma123 replied to EnduringFaith's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just wanted to toss in my opinion for good measure : I don't know much about alternative medicine. There is a lot yet to be proven of value in some of the treatments; some make people feel...

  7. Need help. Starting to doubt myself. Almost HATE nursing now....

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, we're getting to the end of the year, almost done with our LPN. I should e celebrating all of the hard work, celebrating that I made it this far, with straight A's, five kids, mom who is...

  8. Need help. Starting to doubt myself. Almost HATE nursing now....

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    As a student nurse, I'll try not to... make them dead, I mean. LOL Thank you soooooooooo very much for your support.

  9. Need help. Starting to doubt myself. Almost HATE nursing now....

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you are all so amazing. I needed this support in such a bad way; you have no idea. (Well, I guess you do.) I did just what you suggested. I cried, broke down, curled up in bed. Then got up...

  10. Need help. Starting to doubt myself. Almost HATE nursing now....

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you soooooooo much for the pep talk. Here I was thinking I was DONE crying tonight, and your reply has me in tears (but GOOD ones!!). Thank you once again. It means a lot to me.

  11. Need help. Starting to doubt myself. Almost HATE nursing now....

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Timothy.... I know you're dead on about the rule (instructor always right). I guess I'm still very hurt by the situation (ha, it only happed 2 hours ago). I start to wonder though if I'm cut...

  12. DH dying-need prayers

    Emma123 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NurseJoey: My heart goes out to you and your dear family. I have said a prayer and will continue to do so for you all. You have so much on your plate right now, being there for your daughter who just...

  13. Upset, Embarassed....ANXIETY dx???

    Emma123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For the last week, I've had a resting heart rate in the 120's. Went in for a shoulder injection a week ago; they had me on an automated BP/pulse ox, noticed the heart rate and said, "Well THIS can't...

  14. Upset, Embarassed....ANXIETY dx???

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for supporting and coaxing me to at least put the call in to the doc. I haven't heard anything yet today; most likely they either didn't get the ED report, they're busy, or they think I'm...

  15. Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    Emma123 replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that I had the BEST clinical last week. One hint that has helped for me is saying when getting report, "and if there is anything at all that I could do to help you out, please let me...

  16. STUDENTS: what do you want out of staff nurses? NURSES: vice versa....

    Emma123 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Help for the chart situation mentioned above: Why not make an "out guide" and leave it in place of the chart if you will be having it somewhere other than the nurse's station. In place of the chart,...

  17. Can anything be done about feeling like a waitress?

    Emma123 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Set a tip jar on the pt's BS

  18. STUDENTS: what do you want out of staff nurses? NURSES: vice versa....

    Emma123 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Nurse: YOU ROCK!!! I'm a student now on clinicals and posted a few days back about how to get the most out of my clinical experience and YOU just summed it up entirely! I had a nurse, Kelli...

  19. RN's and the dreaded clinical experience...

    Emma123 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the great support, advice, and suggestions. I feel better about this now, knowing that my experience is not uncommon (to be feeling like I'm not doing a whole lot), yet to appreciate...

  20. Ok....don't flame me ....questions for ya...

    Emma123 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    How do you feel about having a new forum here for nurses working in chronic pain? Mods? Members? I know that would be of great support, to share ideas on coping, body mechanic tips, etc. Would this...

  21. Major differences in tasks LPN vs. RN

    Emma123 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, everyone. I'm currently in an LPN program, 4 weeks into it to be exact. I could either take my board and stop at LPN, or go for another year for my RN. School is a lot of work; I'm taking 17...

  22. Worried...accredited college for LPN?

    Emma123 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Someone, somewhere mentioned there only being one CC accredited for nursing. I attend a CC in Michigan. How do I find out if it is accredited? What if it isn't? What does that mean? Does it affect...

  23. When your eyes and ears are being ignored

    Emma123 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you

  24. When your eyes and ears are being ignored

    Emma123 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering Angie O'Plasty (cute name btw!): I have been reading the board for a few months. I'm a current nursing student, so not a nurse yet. I have seen many experiences shared on what...

  25. When your eyes and ears are being ignored

    Emma123 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    It is for this reason that a good friend of mine, a nurse, said "If I could give you ONE piece of advice....LISTEN to your