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 stress has remained after 1.5 years of working on...
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 and can find my outlet. Thank you so much for you...
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, unfortunately. Thanks for your response
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 it is definitely still present. I was previously o...
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 above poster...every week you will notice a difference...
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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 online. She stated "I use to want it all. Now I just w...
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 12-hr shifts a week) to part-time hours (2 12-hr shift...
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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 open? Just looking at all sides!
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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 money and effort into training new grads. Plus, wou...