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How are nurses surviving when dehydrated? I work inpatient COVID, wear PPE and am sweaty. JHACHO says no water bottles on the unit,the break room only. I’m busy, I average walking 4.1 miles/12 hr shift. Mostly, I feel I’m passing out. Suggestions?

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I’m a week away from my 1 yr anniversary as an RN. I still feel like there is so much that I don’t know but should know. I still ask “stupid questions” and doubt myself a lot. My pre-shift anxiety and imposter syndrome kick my ass. Any advice?

Last answered 3 days ago 61 answers

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I'm finding it hard to get a non-bedside nursing job lately (in the IE in SoCal). I have one year of experience (float pool RN) and yearning to get out of bedside. Is anyone else having the same issue or have any tips/leads?

Last answered 18 days ago 59 answers

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How did you find the right specialty for you? I feel so lost in this profession and I’m only 2 years in 😞

Last answered 20 days ago 29 answers

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How many 12-hour shifts should a nurse be asked to do in a week to prevent burnout?

Last answered 6 months ago 25 answers

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We should talk about how low nursing pay is with the current inflation climate and cost of living and what nursing opportunities we’ve come across that actually have decent pays!

Last answered 8 months ago 20 answers

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Bedside nursing just might not be for me. I have been having a great deal of anxiety. I am looking to get into something outpatient/remote that still deals with patients- any advice?

Last answered 2 months ago 19 answers

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How are experienced emergency RN's dealing with burnout? Am I the only one thinking it's time for a career change? What are ppl's thoughts on Informatics?

Last answered 6 months ago 19 answers

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Does anyone have advice for a nurse looking to leave bedside nursing?

Last answered 12 months ago 16 answers

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After a difficulty shift, what is the one thing you do to relax?

Last answered 3 months ago 14 answers

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How do I find a job in the ER as a new grad? I graduate this December and would really love to be in the ER but seems like all the jobs are asking for experience in this speciality.

Last answered over 2 years ago 11 answers

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Have you ever had to cry at work? How did you handle it? Where did you go?

Last answered about 1 year ago 11 answers

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I'm a new nurse dealing with bullies at work. What are the best ways to deal with this?

Last answered 7 months ago 10 answers

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I have been a nurse for 2.5 years. I feel so burnt out at the moment. I love being a nurse and I do feel like it's my calling, but sometimes I feel like I chose the wrong career. Is it normal to feel burnt out so early on?

Last answered over 1 year ago 10 answers

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Has anyone done new grad residency? Especially for labor and del, how was your experience?

Last answered 12 months ago 9 answers

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In the middle of a crisis, what is ONE thing you do at that moment to calm yourself?

Last answered almost 2 years ago 9 answers

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How do you keep a healthy work-life balance as a nurse and avoid burnout?

Last answered over 1 year ago 9 answers

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How do you deal with the stress of not picking up shifts?

Last answered 2 months ago 9 answers

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What is your best advice for a new grad who may deal with harassment (of any kind) by patients, colleagues, upper management? What if you are being harassed by those higher in chain of command?

Last answered 4 days ago 8 answers

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I am burnt out working at the bedside. I have worked CVIMCU, Burn ICU and Medical ICU. How do I use my nursing degree to do something else?

Last answered over 1 year ago 8 answers

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What are low stress nursing specialties?

Last answered 5 months ago 6 answers

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New grad nurse! My mental health has taken a huge plummet since starting bedside! It’s taken a physical and emotional toll on me.. what do I do..? I feel embarrassed to say anything to my manager because we are short staffed right now ):

Last answered about 1 year ago 6 answers

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What is your best tip for dealing with a stressful situation at work?

Last answered about 2 years ago 6 answers

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What is the most stressful specialty?

Last answered over 2 years ago 5 answers

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Having trouble getting into the habit of meditation during breaks. Has anyone had success forming this routine?

Last answered almost 1 year ago 5 answers

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