Nurse4592

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1. A (Long) Note to New Grads

   Nurse4592 replied to PS1CK's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm on an Ortho floor and often hear nurses say, "I didn't go into nursing for this," referring to difficult psych pts, but I like dealing with psych! It would be my dream. I'm just waiting my contract out... But not sure I can wait.

2. Should I quit if the job doesn't fit??

   Nurse4592 replied to RoadRN's topic in Advanced

   Like others have mentioned, doctors don't go straight into practice either. It's short-sighted to feel that NPs should just because it could possibly (though I'm unsure why it would) hurt our credibilty to MDs, but again, refer to my first sentence.

3. Lied to in Interview

   Nurse4592 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   I think that is a very judgmental thing to say. She knows what works for her and this is what she told her employer upfront and the employer agreed to it. During her days at work she may be a great team player, but actually want time off *gasp* for o...

4. Here Now Gone Tomorrow

   Nurse4592 replied to WonderingWhichWay's topic in General Nursing

   In my area there are plenty of jobs, but that is only for experienced nurses ("new grads need not apply"). We have a ton of nursing schools in the area, so there are few jobs for new grads actually. Also, I suggest shadowing a floor nurse for the ent...

5. Has nursing made you negative?

   Nurse4592 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, the first year, I feel, is definitely making me more negative than I ever have been. Like many other new grads have said, this is not what I thought nursing would be, even with my clinical rotation experience in school. It takes a lot of effort ...

6. Leaving at 6 months in?

   Nurse4592 replied to slippersocks's topic in New Nurse

   If this is a one-time thing and OP makes sure to (1) not only have a job lined up before quitting this job, but also (2) to make sure to stay to (ideally) over a year in that second job, then I really don't think there's anything wrong, or that OP wi...

7. Leaving at 6 months in?

   Nurse4592 replied to slippersocks's topic in New Nurse

   I couldn't agree more! I feel like some experienced nurses don't understand this. And JUST like you said, the unit needs to look at WHY they are unable to keep nurses. My unit has a TON of new grads and it's not because my unit is "being nice," it's ...

8. That Magic 1 Year Mark

   Nurse4592 replied to seasidesoul's topic in New Nurse

   Just a note that not everyone seems to remember--pts weren't always this sick. In the past some of the patients that WE care for (regular med-surf floor) years ago were sent to an ICU. We have a LOT sicker patients nowadays. My nursing instructor eve...

9. That Magic 1 Year Mark

   Nurse4592 replied to seasidesoul's topic in New Nurse

   Omg you sound like me. I'll hit the one year mark in fall too, but it seems like an eternity to be this depressed, unhappy and anxious. P.S. I'm rooting for you and sending happy vibes your way!

10. 5 Months in & Frustrated

    Nurse4592 replied to Nurse4592's topic in New Nurse

    SarahRN2013 - Thank you so, so much for your detailed response and the time you took to write it. I appreciate that! All the things you mentioned, such as having MORE time (usually) to read and research patient's PMH, are great to hear. For days, I ...

11. 5 Months in & Frustrated

    Nurse4592 replied to Nurse4592's topic in New Nurse

    kiszi: Thanks for your response. I love, love, love these tips and will be incorporating this tip into my D/C's. Much appreciated. ArrowRN: Thank you for your kind insight. I'll keep pushing through... "just keep swimming, just keep swimming." It's ...

12. 5 Months in & Frustrated

    Nurse4592 replied to Nurse4592's topic in New Nurse

    I *love* this post! Sorry for not replying sooner to you and everyone. I've been pretty busy with work and in a bit of a funk due to work. SarahRN2013, it's so refreshing because you really do understand, esp. being that you've been on the same type...

13. Advice Needed

    Nurse4592 replied to NurseAdjoa's topic in New Nurse

    I would love to be part-time because it seems like they ALWAYS need help on all floors, then you look like the HERO when you sign up for extra shifts :) But you're really just paying rent, haha, or really, you're just working to a full-time status wi...

14. HATE my job (vent post)

    Nurse4592 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in New Nurse

    I'm about the same amount into an ortho/neuro floor and am also a new grad. I feel the same way as you and am looking towards my one year when I know I can transfer (right now the new unit isn't hiring). I'm sorry this is so hard... I'll keep you in ...

15. 5 Months in & Frustrated

    Nurse4592 replied to Nurse4592's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you so much for your kind reply. I have heard that before about the first year being the hardest, but I feel like it's even more difficult than it should be. But, who knows, I could be wrong. I seem to have good reviews, but I'm not too happy r...