Whitesranch BSN, RN

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    Guilt

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    Yes....I am guessing he had an underlying cardiac issue...now in
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    Guilt

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    Yes..the funeral is today and the wake was last night..I am taking part in both hoping it will help me grieve and heal. I am so grateful for this website so I can share this experience with other...
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    Working Alone

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

    Yes, this is exactly what I am doing. ..I will keep you guys posted as to what
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    I think I'm ready to give up on nursing and it's frustrating...

    Whitesranch replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    One of my best girlfriends in nursing school was pushing 50!, 30 is still very young get into a nursing program and take a couple of years to finish school, you can do it! Don't give up, and later you...
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    How in this world do you ever get 1 year experience?

    Whitesranch replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for would eat you up!!! Everywhere in Cali you need one year? What about new grads?
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    8 or 12 hour shifts

    Whitesranch replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer 10 hr shifts! Too old for 12's and full time 8's is too much. I have small children so 2, 10 hr shifts a week suit me just fine! I have done every shift combo you can think of. I work 12p...
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    Working Alone

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

    exactly, 2 rns, And Yes Who Knows When Someone Could Take A Turn For The Worse. I am shocked that our hospital has been doing it this way for over 30years. What should I
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    What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    Whitesranch replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Not correctly assessing life threatening symptoms. Go with your gut. It's the right thought, once you start attributing symptoms as lesser signs it could be fatal. If the first thing in your mind...
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    Guilt

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your story, it helps me a lot. My mind knows I cannot take full responsibility, but this had made me question all my abilities. This
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    Guilt

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. You are all very
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    Guilt

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I like what you said about being outside the hospital setting. How your brain thinks differently. That helps. But, if no one goes to assist another, how would anyone have a chance to survive....
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    Guilt

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I have learned a lot. I hope someone else will learn from it
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    How to forgive yourself

    Whitesranch replied to feb127's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have to get to the core, these feelings are symptoms of an underlying cause. Do you feel guilty about something? Are you unhappy about something specific? My facility has an employee assistance...