anewsns

anewsns

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  1. Insecure, not any more :)

    anewsns replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When I worry about stuff like this , what someone will think of me, or some minor thing I did out of the ordinary , I think about all these other big events in human history as well. Then I think...

  2. Is LTC a good option for me during FNP school?

    anewsns replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think LTC would be good as I think many FNPs do work there , you can observe them. It's really , really hard work. My least favorite part is the Med pass and most of my 3-11 shift involves it. You...

  3. Tips for resigning

    anewsns replied to thevez's topic in General Nursing

    Short, no unnecessary details. A kind finishing thank you sentence. I think it's nice to hand it to them in person and just tell them that it's your resignation letter, while staying relaxed and kind...

  4. Leave Great Job?

    anewsns replied to WhiteBird2's topic in General Nursing

    Happiness is usually #1

  5. How Important Is Money

    anewsns replied to Reachgoals's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You probably should go for the job you want. Just sit down and take the time to do a realistic budget first, 26/ hr is very livable usually. I mean this in the kindest way possible,I'm guessing if...

  6. RN in a rut....

    anewsns replied to Usingthejon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, your situation is a little different than mine , but I'll offer my recent thinking. After I decided I felt unhappy and in a rut, I decided that all I basically needed was hope, I can live on...

  7. Seriously considering getting into nursing. Anything I should know beforehand?

    anewsns replied to latios's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You would have to grow to make nursing a passion and it can very well take over your life. Also, the market is flooded and I don't think we can predict when the next shortage will be. This is not a...

  8. Making it through the tough days...

    anewsns replied to BecomingNursey's topic in General Nursing

    The supportive management is priceless. I don't cry , but sometimes I get angry and short. Usually followed by a lot of joking and laughter. Last night was so bad (ltc), and I went into a residents...

  9. Staying comfortable vs. hastening death

    anewsns replied to RNMarykay's topic in General Nursing

    Give as much Ativan as they need (within orders of course) and make sure the family understands what is going

  10. Every other weekend & holidays??

    anewsns replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you can go per diem in one or two places and choose your hours and get paid a decent salary. And check their per diem requirements. You'd have to buy your own health insurance and make your own...

  11. Question about ASN pay for LTC and LTACH

    anewsns replied to dreamer30's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I started at 25 and now I'm up to 30 or

  12. Phlebotomy school then nursing

    anewsns replied to KimB49's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome!

  13. RN-BSN

    anewsns replied to LesaJordan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm switching RN to BSN programs for the opposite reason of the above poster. I didn't think I liked working with groups so I was in a program that started classes whenever you wanted with no official...

  14. Anxiety creeping in - what gives?

    anewsns replied to ORNurseCOS's topic in General Nursing

    This is really hard work and it pushes you to your limit every day. You can see how this can be a good thing / or a bad thing. It's a lifetime of challenges that you won't see elsewhere. If it's human...

  15. Disclose depression dx on WA licensure application?

    anewsns replied to ofcourseimhappy's topic in Nursing Career

    no, if it doesn't impair your nursing you don't need to disclose I don't

  16. Friends. 😤

    anewsns replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    Yea maybe you can get other nursing students for roommates next year

  17. Hopeless Future RN

    anewsns replied to shawnyceb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Deep breaths. I agree with taking the break , it sounds like you're driven enough so there won't be a motivation issue going back . Get your feet on the ground and a solid plan.. I remember not...

  18. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    anewsns replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Off topic re: "fake people". That generally annoys me too, seems like some people have no grasp on reality. BUT it is a very stressful environment. I think some people act "fake" just to get by while...

  19. Will green skin hurt my career?

    anewsns replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm not sure what you mean by "positive" but I would be lying if I said I don't think that will hurt your

  20. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    anewsns replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I actually lean toward the extraverted side , but am sensitive to the politics and rudeness at work and find that drains me a lot. And I tend to be too "nice" for this environment .. I don't know if...

  21. "Why are you leaving your current job so soon?"

    anewsns replied to Nursecliff's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yea , I agree , just honest but general. It wasn't a good

  22. Uncensored Thoughts of a Nurse Interviewer

    anewsns replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been working in a SNF for a bunch of years and want to go into some kind of Tele/cardiac floor but would also do other stuff to get my foot in the door. (And to explore possible venues) This...

  23. Uncensored Thoughts of a Nurse Interviewer

    anewsns replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, this is nice , but where is part

  24. Higher Calling

    anewsns replied to guest449786's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes , and he said "hello, this is the hire calling." Har

  25. Higher Calling

    anewsns replied to guest449786's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never heard that , it sounds like you don't like it much