marie.rn2419

Acute care dialysis? Or clinic dialysis? They are usually tied down for as long as it takes to run someone... Just a thought

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. Its difficult to plunge back in to acute care if you get out of the field for a period of time, so I advise you to at least get the year of 'hospital experience' for job apps later, in the event you leave and then decide to give nursing another try. Good luck!

You're a wonderful writer! :)

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 off-days. I realized I valued my sleep more than exercise :/ Hope you find what works for you :)

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 give you some pointers/resources? I was a tele nurse prior to my job in ICU and remember how stressful it was starting out and feeling a little lost. Get in touch :)

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 hospital you work at. It just could put you in an uncomfortable situation if someone reads this from your hospital before you make your decision and communicate with management. You'd be surprised, but I've recognized people by their posts on this site even without names. I hope things work out for you! :)

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 hourly (flat rate, no differentials). Back on the east coast, I knew it as per diem.

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 accumulate overtime to chart, they'll "coach you" on time management and ask "what barriers" are in place to you completing your duties on shift. No experienced manager will ever tell you that you can chart on your break because they are bound by the labor law. Breaks are supposed to be uninterrupted and free of work. In your situation, you've just got to find what works for you and draw the line where you're comfortable doing so.

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 feel as though you should have been treated like a hero because you were in uniform? I can't.

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 TEAS score is not competitive, buckle down, study and retake it. Best of luck to you.

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 and I, if it makes you feel better... I remember sterile fields/technique used to stress me out so badly in nursing school. Just take a deep breathe, remember the basics and just get through this skill and move on..

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 very lucky to know that if I call security, and I have had some nerve-wracking encounters, I get the muscle. I've worked at other hospitals, though, where the 'security' is basically a patient greeter, overweight and retired...

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 support you need! :) Keep your head up and move forward!

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 internet, don't post anything that you don't wish to share with all of your coworkers, family, parents, church... you get my point, right? Once it is out there... well, it's out there.

Um, no. Just no. What is wrong with our healthcare system??!!