Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing
For me, I remained open to the possibility of venturing different nursing avenues as I knew throughout school that once I GOT into nursing, I would see and learn much more than what I did during...
Natasha, RN, BSN replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing
I absolutely agree! And I have been an aide a few times myself, when I'm needed. It's fun every now and again to shake up your normal routine and do something different
Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing
I LOVED LOVED LOVED working nights. More relaxed yet still a busy pace (at least on my former unit). However, couldn't sleep well during the day. So, irritability was sometimes an
Yep, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about, as this happens to me a couple times a week. It could happen at anytime, anywhere, and always leaves me wondering what the heck??? :) Glad I am not the...
Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing
Is it really that bad? Well, it depends on how you want to balance your work/family life. I recently left bedside because I needed a job where the hours were more consistent (during the week, with...
I would give anything to have this 'problem.' I would also give anything to have the time to take micro over again, simply because I absolutely loved that class. Nursing is HARD and STRESSFUL. You...
Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing
It's good you know what you do, and do not, want. However, getting the first year of bedside 'under your belt' is a good idea for a foundation to work from, utilizing nursing skills in your new role....
Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Ashbeelee's topic in General Nursing
Me too... taught for a number of years, and now a nurse for a number of years. BOTH are stressful, but nursing is WAY more stressful, IMHO. Plus, WAY more physically demanding than teaching. I, too,...
All. The. Time. But then again, I do work on a postpartum unit where our NM lets us know at every morning huddle that we are the unit the hospital depends on for bringing in the high pt satisfaction...
Definitely let management know... sounds like a huge safety issue to me with possible critical pts needing to be seen ASAP and there she is doing diddily-squat. IMHO, whether email or in person, just...