anewsns

anewsns

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  1. Seasoned nurses really affecting my self esteem as a newer nurse..need to vent?

    anewsns replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds like a horrible lead nurse

  2. without a job until after new years

    anewsns replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    I remember once I was so poor I had to eat a butterfinger for lunch because it was the highest calories for the cheapest price. I scrounged up nickles and pennies from my car to get it and waited a...

  3. without a job until after new years

    anewsns replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    Well you're really young, getting out of school young- you're not far out of high school. And your parents didn't even graduate high school which means you pulled yourself into a new economic class...

  4. without a job until after new years

    anewsns replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    So many questions running through my

  5. I hate this "squeaky wheel gets the oil" actions in healthcare!!

    anewsns replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I so relate to this!!! I'm the same exact way. Also, I get sort of looked down on for running around at work. Because I'd rather be busy, and you can ALWAYS find something to do, no matter how slow of...

  6. Pts who insult you?

    anewsns replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    I'm small and sorta shy too but have been a nurse for a while. If he already knows what the med is and why he needs to take them then you don't have to explain every morning. He can sense your...

  7. How do I become stronger clinically?

    anewsns replied to alexamasan's topic in General Nursing

    I often just listen to the doctors and read the progress notes and if I'm really stumped on something, I look it up on our work nurse education website. If im super interested, I go do medscape or...

  8. Fired for bad leadership - board of nursing investigating

    anewsns replied to jjoechezzz's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, what a racket, sorry to hear about that. I agree the long term care system is so screwed up beyond

  9. Verbally Abusing a Nurse

    anewsns replied to Hk30's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm .. that doesn't really happen In my hospital thankfully- if they're being that bad management would talk to them, usually patients back off when I address them straight on. Patient visitor...

  10. How do you deal with angry/upset with patients?

    anewsns replied to Karlie2114's topic in General Nursing

    What everyone else said: and also, if there is a big ongoing issue, patient visitor relations is a good

  11. New Nurse, feeling depressed

    anewsns replied to jellybean570's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well first, I'm going to echo the others to look for help. it's possible that you have underlying clinical depression, or could just be situational- either way, they can help you really weed out...

  12. Advice for working floor with "attacks" (anxiety?)

    anewsns replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    It may not be the right time to work in the hospital yet. I've been having panic attacks since age 19 (I'm 33 now) and also bipolar disorder. I too went to the hospital a lot in the beginning thinking...

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

    anewsns replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    It's like saying you're a cashier and you're sick of handling cash all day so you want to work as a bank teller instead and make a little more money handling cash all day. There are thousands of non...

  14. Go to grad school or jump off a cliff?

    anewsns replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there are other specialties, CEUs, promotions, credentials that do not require three more years of school. You dont seem to be in the right headspace to do your masters degree. If you do decide to...

  15. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    anewsns replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    There's no shame in leaving if it's not working out! Your health and sanity are always number

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

    anewsns replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    In the hospital you'll be changing lots of diapers and also you'll always be exhausted. You'll be lifting big people and handling adult whining and crying. What role would you be in? I saw you said...

  17. How do you deal with know-it-all family members?

    anewsns replied to StephaneeD27's topic in General Nursing

    You said she means well, she just likes to be the one who has the answer. I know some people like that and I try to hang on to that view. I think it stems from an insecurity issue. I try to make those...

  18. Let go/resign from new grad 6 months in

    anewsns replied to shaza111's topic in General Nursing

    Most of these seem like non existent issues to me... the only thing that is a bigger deal is if you didn't notify the doctor after the big dose of insulin. Definitely NOT a fireable offense though! I...

  19. Scared.....No Nursing?

    anewsns replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good! If you love the bedside despite everything I'm glad you're staying there! I'm sure you'll be so good at it in the end. A lot of people don't like it so we need people who

  20. Scared.....No Nursing?

    anewsns replied to Name9335's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm is it just your assessments? Maybe ask your boss what the specific concerns are and what they think you can do to work on them ? I find it easier to learn things at home, in a controlled...

  21. Pain control in pt. With hx of opiate abuse

    anewsns posted a topic in General Nursing

    I noticed that some patients have this severe chronic pain with history of opiate abuse have a lot of trouble getting pain control in the hospital. Sometimes, I feel like physicians don't listen to...

  22. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    anewsns replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I relate to every bit of this! I've been a nurse for 8 years and echo this sentiment. It took me a really long time to like it but I do now and am happy with my career choice ! Oddly, when I was...

  23. Pain control in pt. With hx of opiate abuse

    anewsns replied to anewsns's topic in General Nursing

    That's so hard. People have to be crying and writhing on the ground or else they are considered a "drug seeker." I found that in my hospital if someone has major headaches (neuro floor) doctors keep...

  24. Pain control in pt. With hx of opiate abuse

    anewsns replied to anewsns's topic in General Nursing

    I totally get that. I think the opioid epidemic is truly terrifying. A lot of people have psych problems too. I feel they are more vulnerable to addiction, wanting to kill the pain in more ways than...

  25. Opiates Are Not for All Pain

    anewsns replied to soliantony's topic in Advanced Practice

    The aide has no say what- so - ever