violetlauren

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1. Leaving Bedside Nursing

   violetlauren replied to addiewaad's topic in General Nursing

   We have a lot of similarities and I could have written many things about this post. I still get anxious before going to workand question daily if I've made the right choice, and I've been a nurse for...

2. New Nurse Dealing With Depression?

   violetlauren replied to c.dom's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I'd get some sort of professional help if possible now. I was excited and nervous about starting my RN job, but at least I felt something. I have a history of depression and the first five months as a...

3. Is it ok to take Verbal Chemo Orders

   violetlauren replied to monalunaxo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Where I work, there is absolutely no telephone chemo orders but I do think face to face verbal is allowed (but strongly

4. As a new grad, or nurse in general, are jobs abundant, or scarce where you live?

   violetlauren replied to bear94's topic in General Nursing

   I'm from South Dakota. I think it is easy to find a position as both a new grad and an experienced nurse. I had a job five months before I graduated. I chose to work med surg but many people in my...

5. Night shift nurses...help!!!

   violetlauren replied to jayb1zzl3's topic in General Nursing

   I don't like nights much but I agree. I always pack a lunch and try to have lots of healthy snack options because I like to eat when I get bored and when I need to stay awake. I do a lot of laps, walk...