setsuna92

Hello everyone, I just wanted to provide a quick update. I began work as a RN case manager for a home health agency. I was only provided with two weeks of training, which I'm hoping was enough. River&mountainRN, I definitely hear you. While it's not private duty, and I'm forming plans of care and providing teaching, there is limited support in the field. Especially because we are so understaffed. I am unsure about my future, but I'm doing my best to succeed. I still have many questions, and so few people to ask, but I'm managing. Thanks again.

Thank you much for your supportive replies. I have also thought about home health and I'm hoping to get a job soon. I've had a couple of interviews, but it's hard to explain my short terms of employment without disclosing that I had an illness I needed to treat. I dont have much experience and that's hurting my chances of getting hired right now. I live in a big city and it's pretty competitive. I have been stable and I'm currently participating in an intensive outpatient program to prepare me for the new role I will hopefully assume, whether it be a home health nurse or hospice nurse. But I'm still keeping my chin up. I will keep everyone updated. Again, thank you for the support.

Hello everyone, I am regretful to say that I did not thrive in the position I was offered. Everything seemed to go well, until I started making some mistakes and I take them really hard and personal. They were not severe and no harm came to anyone from them. It threw into a depressive state. I managed to stick it out for 4 months before I decided I was too unstable to continue. The job itself was great and I think that in an alternate universe, I would've excelled in it. I've been working a low-stress (and low paying) job, but due to some general dissatisfaction and craving to help others, I've been thinking about joining the nursing workforce once again... maybe third time is the charm? I don't know... and frankly I worry. But I'm certain that I want to continue trying and finding the right setting for me. I'm not looking for sympathy, as fellow nurses, I wonder what your thoughts are? I don't have many nurse friends... so it's difficult for me to ask for advice.

Two years of non nursing work doesn't sound too bad. Maybe take a refresher course prior to applying at hospitals so when you're interviewed, you can share that experience. I was just recently in your shoes, and I would still give it a shot despite your eligibility for hire in that previous health system. In some cases, HR only provides dates of employment. SOME cases... but you still got a solid shot. :)

I think I've already made it clear that I've tried to pay them back. But no worries. Got the job with no problem. Thanks for the clarification. :)

I understand. I won't do it again. And everything looks to be on the green. I'm already signing all the new hire paperwork. They've already done the background check and drug test. Looks like I'm almost in the clear. But I'll still be wary and I'll update as soon as I officially start on my first day.

Good to know! I'll stick with the greys anatomy ones.

has anyone tried Januu? I'm searching for scrubs, but I wanna make a good and fashionable investment. lol

I wasnt expecting to work for this company again. And I don't really see how I burned them twice. I put in the two weeks notice, left on good terms with my supervisor, and mostly paid off my balance. I left for medical reasons, not that I should have to clarify. Unfortunately, no one ever contacted me to pay off my dues because they outsourced payroll systems right after I left. My paper work was lost. When I left, I knew what I was doing. I wasnt in the right place for nursing. I didnt expect to go back to nursing. I was blessed to find a position like the one offered. So I took a chance. Granted, I should've waited to resign my current job. But as far as I'm concerned, that's the ONLY thing I regret. I'm happy that I left UHS when I did, and if i can go back in time, you bet your ass i would do it again. My health comes first.

The deposit wasnt that much. So not a huge loss there. And I don't owe UHS that much either. That's why I was looking to repay them, but they said I had to call payroll, who then told me to go to HR. And you're right, i should've stayed on the down low. But oh well, lesson learned.

Hello, I recently interviewed at a UHS facility and was offered the job on the spot. They're running background checks and I'm set to take a drug test soon. I was given a conditional job offer. The problem is, I previously worked at a different UHS facility where I broke a 2 year sign on contract. I've called HR to ask them if this would render me ineligible for rehire... She basically gave me the runaround and said that she couldn't give me that information. I asked if i could repay what I owed but I was given the runaround for that too... I need advice. I really want this new position, and I'm so scared that they'll rescind the offer they made me. I'm particularly afraid because I just put in my two weeks notice at my current job and i've already placed a deposit for a new apartment (did i mention im having to relocate for this position). What can I do?

My worst mistake... piggy backing magnesium and delivering an excess of 100mg to a patient. I was told by the pharmacy to just hang the bag and set a timer, which I did. But I should've known that the timer wouldn't stop the infusion since it was piggybacked to a bag of saline that was set to run by the hour. The whole bag of magnesium was given to the patient. She did not suffer from any physical side effects, but her Mg labs were critical high by a couple of points. Got MAJORLY chewed out by the on call doc. But her actual doc told me to just "not do it again." He was super chill about it, and the patient was released two days later. I was investigated, but ultimately they found pharmacy to have violated a policy on providing exact doses of electrolytes for infusion. It actually traumatized me, but about two years later, I'm finally finding peace.

Thank you!

I just wanted to give a quick update: I got a job! A dream position in a dream city! I'm a little nervous about all the change, but I also welcome it. They offered me the position during the interview. I'm just waiting for the official offer from HR. I hope all goes well. Thank you for giving me the courage to put myself out there. :)

Well, I know that they considered my application with only 6 months experience. But I said I wasn't interested in the end. But you should give it a try! It wouldn't hurt.

You should try South Texas! There are tons of hospitals that would probably hire you. Of course, that would mean relocating. Just a thought.

Breathe. Like stated above, the educator and risk management have to investigate the incident so that it doesn't happen again. You made a mistake, but it's a learning experience. I understand your anxiety. I once made a horrible mistake. I have like a 100 mg extra of an electrolyte to a patient. She was safe and didn't experience any symptoms, but her labs went into a critical high. I called the doctor who accused me of trying intentionally harm the patient. After the risk management review, it was found that I should've foreseen the error, but ultimately pharmacy violated a policy regarding giving exact doses of electrolytes. I was freaking traumatized and trust me, I learned not to make that mistake again. Yes it's difficult to overcome, but remember that a couple of days or weeks from now you will feel better than you do right now. You're learning and sometimes we learn the hard way. But this too shall pass.

I agree! Don't disclose your mental health. I was told by another commenter that I would be seen as a liability, which in my previous job experience is totally true. They will not appreciate your insight as a patient, only as a nurse.

Thank you. I will keep in mind the thing about over sharing. And I will also be mindful of my state of mind to prevent/manage manic episodes. Your words give me hope. :)

I've been lurking around all nurses for a while contemplating whether or not I should give clinical nursing another try. When I graduated in 2015, I was hired in to a pedi unit where I seemed to do well. There were a couple of hiccups here and there, but my fellow coworkers were hopeful that I would succeed. In a mixture of low self esteem and an undiagnosed mental disorder, I couldn't bare to work at the bedside for longer than 6 months. I know it sounds dramatic, but it was the truth. I contemplated suicide almost every day. I left the bed side for another position at our local mental health clinic. It was not a nursing position... it was more like a case management/education job. I remained there for a year and a half until my symptoms flared up again, which led to hospitalization. I had always considered myself to be depressed (so did my doctors), but after a comprehensive assessment with a psychiatrist, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder II. After that, I was on FMLA on and off, trying to figure out my medications and treatment with my psychiatrist and therapist. At this point, management (at work) was very involved in my recovery. This was good, as they worked with me and got me the help I needed. It was also bad because my recovery was not progressing as quickly as they expected. They began implementing goals that I would do my best to reach monthly, but I was always short. I called all my clients every day, schedule and double book appointments, but only a hand full of clients would come in weekly. I felt personally responsible. In the end, I felt I was no longer an asset to the company and looked for other jobs. I took a part time job where I do... nothing... But it has given me the opportunity to rest. I've realized where I went wrong in my previous jobs. From lack of disease management, to organization, I know that it was not just the illness, but also my character. I feel like I have a different outlook and I want to try nursing again. I've been looking at psychiatric hospitals because I've always wanted to work there but I never had the guts to move away from my home town to pursue it. But I'm afraid that I'll go back to that dark place. I can't afford to lose myself again, for the sake of my son and husband. I've been stable, with no symptoms, for 4 months now. I'm pretty restless in my current job, and I always find myself looking on Indeed for psych rn positions, I even day dream about it. Does anyone have input or experience they'd like to share? I hate to come across as whiny or needy, but I honestly feel pretty lost.

There are limited places for me to work at in my city. I did apply to a position as an RN at our local nursing home, but I don't really know how to feel about it since my heart lies with working with EHRs. But I guess there's no pain in trying. And yea , I figured it wouldn't be a great idea to disclose my condition. Thanks for the advice!

Hello, A little background about myself, I am a BSN RN and I left the bedside too early. I got sick- at the time I was undiagnosed, but I knew i had some type of mental disorder. I was working in the pediatric unit for a total of six months and left because of my inability to cope with stress and I felt I was unsafe to practice. Two years later they diagnosed me with bipolar type 2 (mind you, I was without meds that whole time). So yea, 6 months experience at the bedside and 2 years experience as a tobacco treatment specialist, which I don't think counts as clinical experience. Anyhow, I am now taking medication and looking for another job. I have a passion for electronic health records and I am wanting to work on my masters in health informatics or information science. Unfortunately, I made a crucial error in my last interview and I am not expecting a call back. It was for a RN clinical analyst position. I am super bummed about that, but I'm still trying to find another job in a similar field. Any advice out there? How do I market myself? Do y'all think I should disclose my diagnosis? I reaaaaally want a job like this. But what can I do to make up for my lack of bedside experience? I feel like I can't handle med surg, but I am open to working in a mental health hospital. However, I don't know how different in stress that might be. Any advice is appreciated.

The system is not letting me reply to your message so I'll do it here. I totally understand what you're saying. I had to face those issues too. I left the bedside for a job in the mental health field which paid way less than floor nursing. I had to downsize in many areas like traveling, my apartment, daycare. I learned how to budget. Even though I had to accommodate to a different lifestyle, it was so worth it. I'm much more stable and I'm not scared of going to work anymore. Find a job that makes you feel that way.

I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. I'm not too familiar with forgetfulness like yours. I do experience some mild forgetfulness myself, and I think you should develop a plan of action to cope with this forgetfulness. For example, carry a note book with you and write important things you need to do and check them off, or keeping a calendar and making it a routine to look at it everyday. I don't know if it will help because everyone is different. And don't mind that doctor. If you left the profession and have this crippling anxiety, that is NOT beginners jitters. Not all doctors are good with words or with patients overall. When I was admitted to a psych hospital, the first thing the doctor told me was that I was stupid for feeling the way I did, and that sometimes he doesn't know what he is doing sometimes too. In retrospect, I think that guy was crazy. But my point is, find help. If you see that a doctor is not helping you and is only belittling your feelings, then that might not be the doctor for you. Find someone who will listen and discuss treatment with you. It might take awhile, but it's worth it when you start feeling like yourself again. :)

As long as you maintain the diabetes under control and you pace yourself, you can achieve it. I'm not gonna lie, you will have to be incredibly disciplined. An imbalance in your physiological state can lead to crisis, so taking care of yourself is very important. Nursing school is hard. Get a good look at your syllabus and organize yourself so it's not as overwhelming. Eat right, exercise, and don't procrastinate.