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I’ve just realized that when I become super overwhelmed (usually only when it’s near end of shift) that I don’t handle my stress very well and tend to get angry/pissy/pouty, whatever you want to call it. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does and I end up venting to a trusted coworker or friend I usually feel very embarrassed and anxious after. I think need to learn to think before I speak (ehm, rant). How does everyone still remain professional when they’re having a really rough night and one last thing happens to just send them over the edge? How do you handle stress and feeling “behind”? I have bad anxiety and tend to get quite nervous before report...if I can’t prepare things just so I get upset and worried inside. I hate not being able to answer all of the next shifts questions or leaving things for them. Sometimes they seem quite upset about it. Would love some advice on how to keep my cool in these moments and most of all, STAY PROFESSIONAL regardless of how patients/other nurses talk to me. Thank you every one ?

Hi there! I'm a student awaiting graduation in May with a BSN. I have a few important questions about beginning my job hunt. I am pretty hellbent on moving to the Denver area. Colorado has been a dream of mine for quite some time, and I'm very passionate about outdoor sports/the mountains. I have heard mixed things about the job market in Denver--from some, I've heard it's awful, very challenging, and almost impossible to find an RN job as a new grad. Others say "oh, you'll have no problem finding a job!" So which is it?! I'm saving up money now, and my lease is up in July. I'm planning on taking the NCLEX as soon as possible post-graduation and applying to EVERYTHING available. But I'm also pretty set on jumping ship and heading out there regardless of if I have a job lined up or not. (I have some cheap places to live with friends and would be more than happy to work as a server or aide while I job hunt). Is this reckless?? Can I move while looking for a job in a place that is apparently pretty tough for new grads to get hired in? Wouldn't it be smart to reside in the city I'd like to be in to be readily available for any interviews that I might land? I guess this concerns me because I am afraid of being unrealistic, wasting time, and "losing my skills". Then it becoming a vicious cycle of me being overlooked for even more positions because I have not yet been employed after 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, however long it takes. On the other hand, nursing school has been extremely trying and stressful (as you are all very aware). I really miss the mountains, and I really miss backpacking. I am very ready to move on and begin the next chapter of my life. In all honesty/in summary, I would really love for someone to say that the plan I have would be totally acceptable and realistic to be put into action. Haha. I just don't know anything about the job market or the times frames of becoming licensed and employed. This has been a significant stressor for me lately and I could definitely use some advice. Thank you all so much!!

Thank you everyone for your help!! I am graduating in May, and while I have heard horror stories about getting a job in the Denver area, I have also heard not to sweat it. Do any of you have any knowledge about the job market for new grads in Denver? I am VERY anxious, very ready, and excited to leave Nebraska.

It's an RN preceptorship. We are only responsible for locating a hospital we would like to precept at if we want to venture out of state for it. There are plenty of nurses taking preceptors in the Omaha metro area if it falls through. I'd just prefer to attempt to "get my foot in the door" in CO is all. Thanks!

Hi all! I'm located in Omaha, NE and looking to precept out of state in Colorado this spring. Our program requires 2.5 months (192 hours) I believe, and I only get ONE shot at a hospital. My instructor said I was to give her the contact information of the hospital I choose (without contacting them myself), and she would discuss whether or not the hospital fits our program's criteria and if they have room to take me as a preceptor. If they do, then I'm golden. If not, the idea of going out of state is abandoned and I will be assigned a nurse in Omaha. SO, I guess what I really need to know is: 1. Which types of hospitals would be the most likely to take out of state preceptors? Smaller rural ones or large ones located near or in the metro area? I know there are many nursing schools out in the Denver area as well, and I can only assume that they will pick students from local schools first. Would I be better off requesting to precept at a hospital in the suburbs outside of Denver, or just go for the super large institutions in the heart of the city? 2. Does anybody in the area know of some hospitals that have a history of taking out of town preceptors and/or are very welcoming of nursing students? Thanks so much for your help, I would love to get out there and get started in the place where I plan on planting myself for the next few years. It's a very exciting yet stressful time.

I'm not a big fan of the east coast and would rather not go that direction, but other than that, I'm totally fine with going anywhere west. A rural area would be okay with me, as long as it isn't too far from a city. I'm mainly looking into CO because my entire family is out there and I'm more familiar with the state. Wyoming might be something I should look into more as well. Thanks for the help!

That's what I kind of figured. I would love to just automatically move to a big beautiful ski town, but I know that's probably not very realistic as a new grad. Thank you for your help!

Hi, I'm coming up upon my final year of nursing school...I'm an outdoorsman and my dream has always been to live in or close to the mountains. I know many mountain towns are expensive ski towns or villages without amenities like hospitals...is it unrealistic to think I may be able to find a career in one of them? Thanks for the feedback, I've just heard lots of different things and am very curious.