nurset4835

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1. Please help...

   nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in General Nursing

   Elkpark, thank you for your response. I really appreciate all of the support and reality checks. All are much needed,

2. Please help...

   nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in General Nursing

   Heron, you are absolutely right. Thank

3. Please help...

   nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure I follow

4. Please help...

   nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in General Nursing

   I know you are absolutely right and I value your time and encouragement so much. I guess being "newly wed" may be a part of this. We both hope that with this job change I will find much more happiness...

5. Please help...

   nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in General Nursing

   We live in more of a rural area. Only 2 hospitals here and no opportunity for 3-11. I have done many searches for that. Even for up to an hour long commute. Hasn't presented itself as an option,...

6. Please help...

   nurset4835 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone. It's been awhile. From my first posts, I know you guys read that I have been very depressed since beginning my career as a new nurse on a MedSurg unit doing 3 12 hr shifts a week. That...

7. To tele or not to tele...

   nurset4835 replied to Dgro11's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I have been a nurse for 6-7 months on a med/surg unit. I feel like you do, but very depressed. I am not sure exactly the source of the depression, but I understand what you mean. I agree with the...

8. Depression from nursing?

   nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I should also add to this that my original plan was to continue on to be a NP in dermatology, which I still love, but understand there is a LOT of stress in this, too. I read another nurse's blog...

9. Depression from nursing?

   nurset4835 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   It seems that I am currently more depressed than I have been in my entire life. I began my job as a RN in June. I have learned how to cope with the anxiety and stress I feel about/during the job, but...

10. How do I tell my boss I want to change from full to part-time?

    nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At my hospital, they say they have a waiting list of applicants and I feel as though saying you can only stay if part-time is available miiiiight make them say "too bad" if there's not a position...

11. How do I tell my boss I want to change from full to part-time?

    nurset4835 replied to nurset4835's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you so much for your reply! After reading other posts discussing an issue like this, I became concerned that my manager would be upset considering I have not worked there for long and they put...

12. How do I tell my boss I want to change from full to part-time?

    nurset4835 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I started working my first nursing job this past June. I have my ADN and I am working on my BSN. My plan has always been to pursue my Master's degree. I am wanting to move from full time hours (3...