Purple1234

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1. I hate being a nurse and i'm about to graduate

   Purple1234 replied to Newtons's topic in General Students

   First...take a deep breath-you arent alone! I was very unsure of myself when I graduated and questioned why I even went to nursing school. I wish I could say I immediately found my niche in nursing...

2. Leaving Private Duty Guilt

   Purple1234 replied to Purple1234's topic in Private Duty

   Update from original poster: After giving my notice there definitely was some uncomfortable conversations with the family once they knew of my plans. I did my best to stay positive and not let the...

3. Leaving Private Duty Guilt

   Purple1234 posted a topic in Private Duty

   Recently accepted job I feel will be much better fit for me and much more stable. I have given the required notice to current employer and now I sit and dread the fall-out from my decision. Why do...

4. Changing to a non-nursing career?

   Purple1234 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

   I recently quit my second (and last!) nursing job. I discovered that although yes, the money was decent, if it was taken into account what all nurses have to do during their shift along with the...

5. Managing Time on DAYS OFF

   Purple1234 replied to RN-spired's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I understand completely. I recently started a 3 day every two weeks job and even though financially it is the same as what i was previously doing, the thought of being home alone has me working my...

6. I think I'm right, but..

   Purple1234 replied to Purple1234's topic in Private Duty

   Thanks everyone--I feel better about sticking to my decision

7. I think I'm right, but..

   Purple1234 replied to Purple1234's topic in Private Duty

   Thanks for your reply. I gave the daughter the contact info for local area on aging agency and told her that they could help with referrals on who could possibly help. She said her mother doesnt...

8. I think I'm right, but..

   Purple1234 posted a topic in Private Duty

   About 6wks ago I took a private-pay job which basically was just every day giving patient meds and visiting with patient. Within 2 weeks my opinion was that she needed to be placed in assisted living...