MomAndSonInMD

^^^ This. Also, I don't know of any fields of work that would be pleased with a person calling out due to being sleepy. P.S. That's why they invented over-the-counter sleeping pills (I.e. ZzzQuil). Had it been me, I would have taken one Saturday and Sunday so I was sure to be back on track and ready for my Monday shift.

Some people on here have real troubles and should look for other means of employment, hopefully not in copy editing or in fields that involve maturity, such as dealing with the public in the nude. Good luck with your career.

I also get severely nauseous if my stomach is empty for too long (I know the reason but won't bore you with it). I learned (because it was the only thing in my purse at the moment) that gum or mints can help. It gives the stomach the sensation of eating. Or, if you can, pop a cracker while you're walking down the hall.

I find this juvenile. OP, honestly. How old are you? Using correct grammar would go far in your credibility as well. Edited to add: It is disturbing that a nurse assistant would find it appropriate to have such discussions. I can understand if one genuinely wanted to learn if it was proper procedure, but this just sounds like mockery of a patient, which is not okay and is unprofessional.

Yes, I was thinking the same. I know a few off the top of my head that do. In fact, one said it was one of the easiest areas to get into as a new grad.

But the OP said they have already spoken up. OP, I have worked for bosses like this, not in nursing, but in life. I lasted 8 years where our average turnover was 6 mos. due to burnout. I kid you not. We were *constantly* hiring. In my experience, if you've said it once and nothing changed, it's not going to change. As others have said, I'd move on to greener pastures.

I met my son's father on Match. I met my longest relationship on a treadmill at the gym. It's just about keeping your eyes open. You're not at work 24/7.

Thank you for confirming. That is what I thought too.

Thank you. I do appreciate all input. I have looked into the P.A. programs, but don't post those questions here. Sadly, the ones I have reviewed do require a min. number of hours of specific healthcare experience, similar to that of some NP programs. So it seems there's no way to get around my bad knee / hip. But, I refuse to allow being hit by a drunk driver when I was 17yo to derail my chosen career path any longer. I'm making the switch to healthcare, I just need to figure out the smartest way to do it. While I might be banged up from the accident, my brain and heart work outstandingly well (and I have 30 years of caretaking experience under my belt as well, from psychiatric to geriatric to special needs pediatric); it would be a shame for that to go to waste pushing numbers and drafting boring documents at a desk.

NPs can not replace doctor gyns, especially for those of us with a history of cancer and surgical procedures.

See, that's what I thought. Why these advisors give such poor advice is beyond me. Thank you. They also don't know who they are talking to. I won't eat or sleep if I need those extra minutes to ace an exam. I can't do anything half-way. I'm not looking for easy. I'm looking to get it done and get back to working full-time. Thank you.

Thank you. I appreciate your input. That is precisely why I am here asking the questions I am. I don't need a shrink, I need to know how I can pursue a passion I've had since I was as a teen within the limitations of my current life, which is also why I've been posting here. I have always been a caretaker, and the thought of returning to an unfulfilling career makes me want to stab myself in the eye. So the natural progression is to do what I am passionate about for work. I don't think that's too far fetched. I have considered P.A. but since this is a nursing forum, I direct my questions here to N.P. which is a similar role. Your information about P.A. school vs N.P. is helpful. Thank you.

I worked all through my bachelor's degree and still graduated with top honors as well as through high school since I was 14yo. But while in the actual full-time, condensed BSN nursing program (not pre-nursing or ASN), there is no way to work full-time due to classes and clinicals. Possibly part-time (if one can study on the job, like working in an ER at night), if you don't tell the school. University of Maryland Nursing School and Hopkins Nursing School were both very adamant about nursing students in those programs not working, likely because they want students to do well to keep up their pass rates.

That is not true.

What do you mean by burned?