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happy_life

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  1. BSN does NOT open the door for better opportunies

    happy_life replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks! Gotta stay

  2. BSN does NOT open the door for better opportunies

    happy_life replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry you haven't had any luck. I know how frustrating it can feel. Just keep trying! I just wanted to add that I am extremely proud of my BSN. Like you, I've been a nurse for 8 years and just spent...

  3. best sleep aid before I resort to a hammer?

    happy_life replied to nursedorkface's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Go to your primary care doc and tell them about the trouble you're having. Your doc should be able to prescribe something for you. At this point that's your best option. Good

  4. best sleep aid before I resort to a hammer?

    happy_life replied to nursedorkface's topic in Health, Stress Management

    First of all, love your username! I suggest a hypnosis app. Seriously I put in earphones, start the app, and before I know it I'm knocked out. Just search for hypnosis" in the Apple Store or google...

  5. I feel like an idiot at my new job.

    happy_life replied to BalancedInsanity's topic in General Nursing

    Quite honestly, I've never made a big move from one life experience to another without feeling like an idiot. It's normal! The best part is it will get better eventually. And whenever I've made a leap...

  6. Food Pressure: Coworker Edition

    happy_life replied to OhioMary's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you're talking about! I always bring in a healthy lunch but my unit is famous for always having snacks. Sometimes the surgeons buy us lunch and sometimes we order in. Everyone's...

  7. Am I burned out?

    happy_life posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, I'm a new member who joined to look for some advice from my fellow nurses. Hi!!! *waves* So I've been a nurse for 9 years. Med surg for 5 then ICU the last 4 years. I recover open heart...

  8. Am I burned out?

    happy_life replied to happy_life's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response! Yes I do feel like it's gotten pretty routine. But I don't know how to fix it! Plus I've always wanted to be a heart nurse so it's like I climbed that mountain and achieved...