If you are legitimately concerned you have mental health issues, please see a specialist to confirm this. Much of what you are describing are personality quirks. I don't think anyone makes it through...
Just because we could all use an occasional reminder, I think it would be fun to think back to the beginning of your journey. Why did you become a nurse? Who or what inspired you to begin this...
Well. I was a CNA, then LPN, ASN, now BSN. Everyone is working their tails off. My back hurt all the time when I worked in a skilled rehab center as an LPN. The thing is, it will always look like the...
It is absolutely normal to feel like you got yourself into the wrong situation as a nurse. I think we all had some, "what am I doing here?" moments, so I empathize. However, moving on already may not...
Consider Indian Health Service if you are willing to relocate. $40k for a 2 year committment and that can be extended for an additional 20k for another year. Plus, IHS is just a rewarding place to...
Fed_RN14 replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing
Are you all really acting as if nurse bullying is not an issue? Tons of studies on how and why this exists are available. I've seen it. I've experienced it. It is definitely not everywhere, but to...
I don't understand why nurses tolerate this. No way I would. I am a full time professional and I will work hard those 40 hours. In return, I will be paid accordingly. $3 an hour to wait?
You will find work. We were all new once. I recommend looking at hospitals in your area and see who offers good training programs for new nurses. Some hospitals have fabulous programs to support and...