UpennRN

UpennRN

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  1. Peer Mentor Program

    UpennRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey fellow nurses! I work on a busy, stressful medical unit that causes a lot of burnout, poor retention, and a lot of new nurses to leave. I've come a long way and I feel like I have a lot to share...

  2. No more 12 hour shifts?

    UpennRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    During my nurse residency, it was mentioned that our health system and in general across the board, 12 hour shifts are under scrutiny. This is due to staff fatigue, errors, and continuity in patient...

  3. Leaving 1st job before 1 year

    UpennRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is the general rule of thumb to "stick it out for a year" because it looks bad otherwise. However, I absolutely feel that I cannot make it any longer. I work on a busy, challenging medical floor in...

  4. help, bedside nursing not for me?

    UpennRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Health, Stress Management

    It's a bummer you thought working 8-hour shifts would solve all your problems yet it was the complete opposite =\ Will it be easy for you to go back to

  5. In at 6:30, out at 9:00 and not a drop of food. I love this job!

    UpennRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I feel like you are telling my life story! Even my "good" days on my med/tele floor are disastrous. I've been there for a little over a year, and yes, my "time management skills" have gotten...

  6. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    UpennRN replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, joanna. Another day in med/surg for me is another day too many. The good news is there are many nurses on my unit who love it and thrive there, so I don't feel so guilty. I started in med/surg...

  7. Nurses who never worked in the hospital

    UpennRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    None of my responses are actually relevant to your question because I've only worked in a hospital. But I hope that my responses may ease your feelings of missing out on the experience because IMO...

  8. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    UpennRN replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I am 1 year into med/surg and ONE MORE DAY on this floor is too much. People are saying I have to "pay my dues" by staying on the floor another year. Forget that! It's not for me. Nursing is such a...

  9. CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    UpennRN replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you for the response. I am hoping that my therapist will help me make a clear decision. I however just think that bedside nursing is not for

  10. CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    UpennRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi fellow allnurses! I have been stalking these forums for awhile and I desperately need some emotional support. I work at an awfully busy, hectic, chaotic medical floor. What makes my floor suck...

  11. CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    UpennRN replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am currently in counseling for the depression, but that doesn't solve my work

  12. Leaving 1st job before 1 year

    UpennRN replied to UpennRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I took your advice to "stick it out for a year" and I am still miserable, if not more, but for different reasons. It's been 13 months and I am looking for an

  13. CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    UpennRN replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My problem is that my friends/family all work M-F jobs. I certainly go out with work friends on our days off together, but then it's work overload. I enjoy going to the grocery store on Monday...

  14. CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    UpennRN replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Angels do you work in the Penn health system? I am unable to use

  15. Maybe it's you, maybe it's the job

    UpennRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm really sorry you were unable to accept the infusion job. That is something I am interested in as well. I plan on meeting with nurse recruitment to try to find a job suited for me within the...

  16. CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

    UpennRN replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That was harsh. To answer your question, I HATE my job to begin with, I think I hate bedside nursing, but I'm just afraid I'll lose all of my skills if I go elsewhere. This is my first job as a...

  17. Is it me? Foolish mistakes, don't want the responsibility anymore

    UpennRN replied to wishiknew's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are NOT the only one. In the past year, I made a couple of silly minor mistakes that my management took very seriously. We sit down in the office while the three of them question my judgement and...

  18. 1st Night Shift Loneliness

    UpennRN replied to lucni01's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I feel like I could have written the same exact post. I am miserable working nights. The first night is definitely the hardest. I am not motivated to exercise and run errands that day. I lay on the...

  19. help, bedside nursing not for me?

    UpennRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Health, Stress Management

    nurse.j any updates?! Have you accepted the position or decided to

  20. I'm burned out...what to do...

    UpennRN replied to KC34's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Mari, how does one get into public health

  21. Maybe it's you, maybe it's the job

    UpennRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Silver, Did you have any trouble finding a job given that you were only 5-6 months in? When I look at other positions, they require 1-3 years of experience. This frightens me and I feel trapped as...

  22. Is it Med/Surg.. is it nursing.. is it me?!

    UpennRN replied to Laicia's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Bronze. I can totally relate. I am miserable on my medsurg floor and have sought therapy for this. I was diagnosed with depression. I cry all the time, have anxiety attacks before work, and think...

  23. Grass is always greener...maybe?

    UpennRN replied to miranda819's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Miranda, I don't have any advice for you, other than that I am going through the same exact thing. I have been on my busy med/surg floor for a little over a year now. In that past year I was so...

  24. Do new potential employers require letter of recommendation from previous employer?

    UpennRN posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Has anyone experienced the need to obtain letters of recommendation/provide evals? I am a very competent new nurse with positive feedback from my managers. However, our turnover is so high, nurses are...

  25. Night shift, days off can't get out of bed.

    UpennRN replied to ArmaniX's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same problem here! When I am on dayshift, my days off are pretty productive. On night shift, I spend my days getting excessive amounts of sleep. I basically move from the bed to the couch. Only get up...