anewsns

anewsns

Neurosciences, stepdown, acute rehab, LTC

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  1. Should I feel guilty?

    anewsns replied to RNOrtho's topic in General Nursing

    Umm I always felt guilty when I had to call people soon before a

  2. Death threats at work?

    anewsns replied to UKRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a muscular angry male in his 20s just released from prison. He said that if this nurse woke him up again he would seriously hurt her. She did not take it seriously but I sure as hell did and...

  3. How do you decompress?

    anewsns replied to BarrelOfMonkeys's topic in General Nursing

    Right after work I can’t do any of my mentally challenging hobbies so I’ll just throw on YouTube and let it roll or watch 90 day fiancé or sit in silence or apparently answer random questions on...

  4. RN switching specialties....indecisive, unmotivated?

    anewsns replied to Offthehandle's topic in General Nursing

    I would do med surg if I was you, it can help you get used to the floors and learn what you want to do. It will open more doors if you want to do something else

  5. Am I the *******?

    anewsns replied to Seeing Myself Out's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm , well, you don’t like mental health field or the non nursing specialties you tried. I find that the “not liking” mindset dug me further into a hole in the past. (No pun intended). What DO...

  6. Would this shirt get me into trouble in class?

    anewsns replied to FloridaLPN19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not offended by the shirt. However, in addition to what others said, it could be distracting. People may see you as the Jesus shirt person and not for your nursing skills and professionalism. You...

  7. Tips on transitioning from a SNF/LTC to acute care?

    anewsns replied to ShortyTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find acute care much easier than LTC and acute rehab. In acute care you have to slow your brain down. In LTC were used to jumping from room to room fast but in acute care it helps to stay in the...

  8. When is time to change jobs?

    anewsns replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like you’re starting to get restless which is perfectly fine and normal after a while at a job. I find when I start feeling how you’re feeling, it’s time to start reflecting on what I...

  9. I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    anewsns replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm, well, there is some in between here. There are the people just in it for a paycheck and then there are the mushy “calling” “passion” “this is my dream!” people, but a lot of us are...

  10. Possibly relocating to NC

    anewsns replied to lyss_'s topic in Nursing Career

    I don’t know, coming from NH my finances have improved a great deal in NC. The work culture at Duke is very nice, I’m personally very pleased with them and the benefits are excellent compared to...

  11. If you could start all over, would you choose nursing again?

    anewsns replied to FutureMrDrNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know OPs project is already done, but this is an interesting thread 1.) ummmmm I think so 2.) I had to develop a really thick skin to like this job and I still have pretty bad days at times....

  12. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

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

    To be fair, poor pain control, especially in early stages of crisis, can alter the course of their ENTIRE illness! Sickle cell patients know this better than healthcare providers. I think they are...

  13. Possibly relocating to NC

    anewsns replied to lyss_'s topic in Nursing Career

    Hi! Duke will give you 3000 dollars (minus taxes ) to relocate to NC. That’s what I did and I’m really happy with my choice. Raleigh/ Durham is an ok place to live. You’re 2 hours from Beaches...

  14. A Published Writer???? Who....ME???

    anewsns replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I love to write! Thanks for the

  15. Do you miss bedside nursing?

    anewsns posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who took the plunge and moved away from bedside nursing, do you miss being at bedside? What are you doing

  16. Do I have what it takes to be a nurse?

    anewsns replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    Based on limited information, you may be fine. You're still very young and some of the things you mentioned can be developed over time. Three days a week is nice but the work is exhausting so you need...

  17. Seasoned Nurses - This one is for you

    anewsns replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    RN- 8 years. Moving from paper to electronic charting, cracking down on opiates. When I was in school, they said "the risk of becoming addicted is about 0.12%"- we used to hand them out like candy!...

  18. Severely burnt out. Nursing home vs. tele unit?

    anewsns replied to jessymae1989's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm really sorry to hear you're going through this. I personally prefer tele to nursing home. I found families at the nursing home to be more overbearing and disrespectful and it really burned me to...

  19. 41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

    anewsns replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

    I think DNPs have different experiences than ASN/BSN. You may want to Check out the advanced practice

  20. Extreme nurse burn out need help please

    anewsns replied to NURSEJSS's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh I am so angry for you and I can feel your burnout. That would NOT have gone down that way on my unit!! It would have been a sitter and 4 point restraints and zyprexa if possible. Can you give 2...

  21. Help! Not sure which unit to choose.

    anewsns replied to foxhoundma's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on your choice! I just hope they keep their word on the staffing ratio changes. Did they give you a timeline? If the neuro unit is not a "good fit " I'm sure the small community hospital will...

  22. Chasing Happiness

    anewsns replied to It'sYaGirlK's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good for you !!! I feel like understanding "survival mode " gives people a lot of character and helps with long term happiness. My friend and I were just talking about that, my mother went through the...

  23. At a Crossroad

    anewsns replied to thehurd456's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well , to be honest, I think you're going to get SOMETHING similar everywhere you go in nursing. In some places all the aides do all of the grunt work. In other places the aides do nothing. In other...

  24. Burning out

    anewsns replied to VergoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely finish your MSN!!! We all get into ruts sometimes where we feel burned out and unmotivated. That's not always the best time to think about what you want for the future. When you're in a...

  25. Quit first hospital job after less than 6 months

    anewsns replied to murse27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What about hospice