Nurses

After two years of working night shifts, I'm exhausted. My sleep routine is messed up, my relationships are hurting, and I'm just about over it. Day shifts won't be available on my current… more

After a year of working hands-on with patients, I’m starting to feel worn out and am now considering different career options. My manager keeps saying I need more time at the bedside to be marketable,… more

I'm interested in stepping up and getting involved in decision-making on my unit, but there's definitely a clique that runs everything. Is it even possible to join committees without getting s… more

My hospital loves rolling out wellness initiatives, but they feel pretty superficial. The latest one is a "gratitude challenge." I'd be more grateful for adequate breaks tbh. Has anyone&… more

So review time is around the corner….. how should I approach if I’m not satisfied with the 2.2 raise increase (normal) I mean it’s not even enough for cost of living … I’m sure we are all in the same … more

I'm feeling a little conflicted right now. I truly enjoy going to work and love my unit, but I'm struggling to make ends meet. I find it depressing to consider leaving, but I also can't ig… more

Nurses are you actually happy with the profession or are you kind of sick of it like me lol I love being a nurse. It’s just a lot has changed I feel.

My manager decided to watch over my shoulder while I was charting, like I'm a new grad (I'm not). It completely threw me off because she's usually hands-off unless there's an issue. I&… more

I started taking classes in 2012 got into nursing school in 2014. Graduated in 2016 all while working full-time in lending and part time at the hospital as an aide. The training was a weekend program… more

I'm a shorter nurse who's always relied on my Sanita clogs for that extra height, but I've developed some foot issues and can't tolerate them anymore. Does anyone know of supportive nu… more

Hello. I am wondering, as marijuana products are becoming legalized in many states, when an employer lists it is a "drug free workplace" in a state where THC products or marijuana are legal,… more

I would just like to share something!

About 2 weeks ago, I posted about my job hunting struggles as a fresh graduate and a newly licensed nurse. I just got hired in my dream tertiary hospital as a staf… more

Is it a mistake to tell an interviewer I’ve only been at my current job for a week? I took a med-surg role an hour away from home because I needed the money, but a local hospital called me for an inte… more

Has anyone worked in bed placement? If so, what was your experience like?

Do you all have a “bestie” at work and when they aren’t working the same day you feel lost ? I’m so quiet when my work bestie isn’t in I feel out of place !

What is the shortest nursing informatics or healthcare informatics post grad program out there you know of and or you can recommend? The shortest I’ve seen is 12 months, I thought there would be more … more

Which field of nursing do you prefer and why. ? I’ve worked remote and floor and I choose remote case management it’s the best !

A Resource Nurse role has opened up, and I'm thinking about applying. But the online job description is so technical and confusing. Can someone give me the "TL;DR" on what the job is act… more

I've been an LVN for eight years and am finally deciding to pursue my RN license. I have to take Anatomy, Physiology, and Chemistry, but I'm anxious about returning to school after so long. Wh… more

I feel inspired by the nurses striking in NY. I hope they get everything they deserve

I ended up resigning from a PRN job during orientation because of a hectic schedule and serious bullying. My preceptor had me doing everyone’s admissions while she sat around chatting. After I handed … more

Did you ever work with a coworker that literally has poor hygiene and you can smell the body order? How do you approach this? It is very embarrassing.

I’m seriously running on fumes and need a day off to reset, but I feel so guilty calling out when I’m not physically sick. I'm not sure what to say, though. Should I tell the truth or just say I&#… more

I am pretty sure I have been blacklisted from being hired in my area. I am excellent at what I do ( home care) but if I don't like the agency after 6 months, I leave which makes my resume look lik… more

I have the opportunity to go from nights to days, but I'm nervous! I've been working nights for so long that I have no idea what a "normal" bedtime is. How did the first week or two … more

What has been your favorite area of nursing and how long have you been a nurse ?

How the morale at your workplace is there a lot of turnover you notice more so now than ever ?

Bait and switch: Beware the dreaded "SNF RN Evening Supervisor" for Skilled Nursing job posting! What a HUGE mistake. if you ever see this job, run. SNF Evening Supervisor will hurt your so… more

Hello! Curious to see what the job market and board of nursing is like in Missouri? Joplin/Carthage area. Remote or mostly remote? What are the health systems like? RN licensed in MN and currently wor… more

I started my first job in August, and I've already missed two shifts due to illness. Well, now the flu hit me, and I’m supposed to work this weekend, but I can barely get out of bed. I can't d… more

Morale is at an all-time low in my unit because we’re short-staffed every shift. We’ve actually had three people walk since mid-December. I find myself dragging into work these days, and I'm so un… more

Upset that nursing is changing for the worst

Returning to work after the holidays is rough. Sometimes I miss bedside days because you don’t have piled up work waiting for you 🫠

I really thought hitting 10k steps a shift would be plenty to lose weight, but I’ve seen zero progress. I know I probably need "real" exercise, but I’m so beat after work I can barely stand … more

I’ve been an RN for almost two years, but Med-Surg is a bad fit. I’m in a small town and don't want to move away from my partner, so I’m looking at Patient Access jobs just to have an income. Will… more

Has anyone left nursing and not had regrets or overrall just happier? If so where did you go? I am in no place to NOT have a job unfortunately. My husband and i equally cover bills and we have three k… more

HHC RN. My charting is being altered without my knowledge to obtain higher scores and higher reimbursement. Who would I report this to?

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I’m considering taking the course for MDS, just want a career change. Any advice…

Case managers- anyone have experience with worker’s compensation case management vs more medical case management non wc? Which do you prefer and why ? I’m currently a wc case manager and looking for a… more

Is it even a vacation if you spend the whole time dreading the return? Every time I take a few days off, I come back to a disaster zone with a million fires to put out. It’s making me not even want to… more