Nurses

Hello,
In light of the Workplace Violence Incident that happened today on 6-16-26 , in Delaware has anyone ever experienced anything that made you uncomfortable at work ?
Did you report it?
Did Management and HR disrega… more

Great experience at MBU with a caring and supportive team. Everyone is treated with respect and input and ideas are welcomed and genuinely considered. Some challenges with the move to a new online pla… more

I signed an offer letter today to get $47 an hour as a staff RN at an ambulatory multispecialty clinic. I’m still unsure since I’m so burnt out from nursing in general, also past horrible experiences … more

I need advice - I recently started working in a clinic position as a care coordinator/RN for a cardiologist. I have experience with care coordination from general surgery and a background in cardiolog… more

Hello, recently moved to Texas and haven’t really looked for a job but am starting soon . Will I have trouble due to my age ? I am 66 and have over 30 years experience as RN

Maternity RN of over 5 years here & I'm getting tired of the stress and hours; I want to look at my options if I do decide to leave bedside as I feel myself becoming very jaded. I've been … more

Hey everyone, I just wanted to share that I've been experiencing racism in the workplace being not only a black women but also a free thinker, 2 contracts have been cancelled due to management bei… more

What do you do when you have the perfect job but someone in a non nursing position is there for 25 years causing issues for everyone making you want to look elsewhere just for peace. What do you do?

Anyone notice overtime is being cut for nurses, techs etc? Just trying to see if it’s just in my area/hospital or everywhere.

The problem is everyone is an NP. I was sick for a year and struggling to come back. Best advice: rural health care. It is a long commute, but also rewarding. Find one doctor who values your work ethi… more

I'm interesting in getting a hospice job. What are some hints/advice on how to make myself look desirable for a hospice position?

Burned-out on nursing. Just dread going to work.

Hi! Would you recommend working in the PICU at children’s hospital in DC ? pros and cons ?

What is it like working at Inova fairfax in the PICU ? Thanks!

For those of you who work in a freestanding Emergency Department- how is it? What's your patient ratio and how are your patients ESI more 1-2 or 3-5. Thanks!

I'm still pretty new to nursing, and I think I am taking every little thing to heart. I find myself lying in bed and wondering if I forgot to document one small thing or if I should have said some… more

I’ve been doing three nights a week for a month now, and the hollow, dark circles under my eyes are getting worse. I’m already feeling the stress of being new, and looking this tired only adds to the … more

Hi everyone. I just relocated to a new state where I know nurses make less compared to my original demographic. I have 27 years experience in critical care and peri operative services. The Human Resou… more

I’m starting to wonder if I’ll ever fit in with my new unit. My coworkers are nice enough, but they definitely have their own thing going on. I’m tired of feeling like I’m crashing a party every time … more

I'm updating my resume for a transition out of my current unit, but my bullet points feel so flat. Every time I write about patient care or charting, it sounds exactly like the job description. An… more

I moved from med-surg to the OR recently, and the culture is just toxic. The verbal abuse from the surgeons and anesthesia team is making me miserable. I've only been in OR for 3 months, but alrea… more

Does anyone have a suggestion for securing long hair all day? My current ponytail is way too heavy and giving me the worst headaches lately. I want it off my neck and out of the way, but I can't d… more

I think I’ve finally hit my limit. My burnout is so bad that I spend my whole shift wanting to just grab my bag and walk out. I seriously can’t even wrap my head around another nursing job, even if it… more

After 2.5 months of no luck with any remote job, I have accepted an offer for remote work with Maximus. However, it is a temp RN role, only lasting about 5 months. Any advice on what to do in terms of… more

I have been working in a clients home for several months. He has been very "handsy" with me this whole time. He also hits me frequently. I have written each of these in incident reports … more

How do you stop the cycle of spending every single day off playing catch-up? I had a free day today, and instead of relaxing, I did five loads of laundry and went to three appointments. I’m starting t… more

Been off orientation at my first job after graduation for about a few months now and it is getting really stressful. I got lucky with getting into the ICU, which is where I wanted, but I can’t help bu… more

I need some advice on how to handle a schedule that never stays the same. I tried to commit to a yoga class once a week, but work always seems to get in the way at the last minute. It feels like I can… more

I’m really struggling with the guilt of working 12s. By the time I get home, I’m so fried that I can barely hold a conversation with my husband. He seems to get the worst version of me, and it breaks … more

We’ve been short-staffed for months now, and it feels like there is no end in sight. I still love my work, but it's hard to stay upbeat right now. Anyone else going through this, too?

I had a patient last night who was hostile from the moment I walked in. I did everything I could to keep them comfortable, but they kept snapping at me for no reason. I know it isn't about me and … more

I’m looking for advice on patients who believe their online search results are more reliable than their medical team. They question everything we do based on what they read online, and it makes it ver… more

Every day starts out fine, but by 3 PM, I'm already behind on my documentation. I end up staying late almost every night just to catch up. Does anyone have a simple habit that helps them stay on t… more

I have 24 years at the bedside and just finished my MSN, but I'm stuck on whether to go for my NP. My main concern is that I only have about 9 years left before I retire. I'm thinking I might … more

If you interviewed for a nursing position and the employer offered you the job immediately during the interview, would that make you feel skeptical?

After my interview, I decided to read reviews about … more

Honestly, I’m so sick and tired of people minimizing our suffering just because we get paid a lot for it. Or more than what they get paid. I know it’s coming from a position of envy but still

Had a tough situation yesterday where a patient's son flat-out told the charge nurse he wanted someone else assigned without giving any real reason. How do you handle it when a family member basic… more

Nursing and I are in a love-hate relationship. Management and finding the right job has driven me to want to leave the field. I rather sell flowers. The lazy, problem nurses seem untouchable. I come t… more

I’ve only been a nurse for a year, and I’m already feeling the pressure to get my BSN. I want to keep my momentum going, but I’m still just beginning to figure everything out on the unit. Is it better… more