marie.rn2419 replied to vanilla_brownie's topic in General Nursing
As the posters above have said, nursing sucks at least for 6 months to a year. You invested in your education. Give it a shot, try a different unit. You took the time to get through nursing school....
marie.rn2419 replied to sminichiello's topic in General Nursing
Long time nocs, I make it a part of my weekly schedule by scheduling my three days together, going to the gym on my first day post-nap, pre-work. Then I take my rest days on work days and go on my...
I would love to help you out if you'd like to bounce some specifics off someone. You seem open to coaching and I think that is so very important. PM me if you want to chat and discuss. Maybe I can...
I think you're getting a lot of great advice from previous posters. Just throwing in my two cents - I'd change your username if you're posting your first name, last name in username and region of the...
Registry is a thing out where I'm at (closer to the west coast). The hospital systems near me hire experienced nurses to their 'registry', which requires 4 shifts per month for quite a bit more money...
I wouldn't approach management on this, because you will likely find that they'll tell you that you need to better 'organize your time' and shouldn't chart off the clock. Then, if you begin to...
What on earth? Did you just post that you're mad at first responders because walmart made you wait in line for an oil change? (which has nothing to do with FF, EMS or LEOs) Or is your point that you...
marie.rn2419 replied to Julia P.'s topic in TEAS Exam Help
Welcome to AN! I would recommend calling the college's academic center or admissions office to ask these questions. They will have the most up to date information for you. If you find out that your...
It's kinda tough to describe. But, maybe watch some youtube videos? Practice putting them on and have a nursing student friend watch you and let you know what you're doing wrong. Here: Between you...
II am so grateful for the fact that, at the busy level one trauma I work at right now, our security team is comprised of former/freshly discharged military and current/reserve police officers. I feel...
Hi there, RNOtoDay. Sounds like you're having a rough time. I'm so sorry, and I know you didn't get the response you were looking for on this thread. But, I hope you're doing better and getting the...
Good lord. You can do whatever your heart desires in life. No judgment. But you sound young, and I just want to give you a piece of advice... (from a good place I assure you). With regards to the...