Nurses

I'm a new nurse and completely overwhelmed by scrubs shopping! What brands have y'all found to be the best overall (for fit, quality, etc.), and why do you like them? Also, what colors do you … more

New Grad RN in South Florida. Just received a job offer in the ED for $38/hr. From my research, it seems fair. Thoughts?

Thanks!

Health care seems tumultuous right now; layoffs, strikes, closures. If you were thinking of switching jobs, have you paused and changed your mind? I’m not sure what to do.

Please tell me I'm not the only one whose face goes blank when a patient is oversharing their life story? I was just trying to check a patient's vitals and ended up hearing about all their exe… more

I'm trying to get serious about my budget and meal prep. How many days a week do you actually cook and bring a meal versus hitting up the drive-thru or ordering delivery? I feel like I'm wasti… more

I'm a travel nurse, and my current recruiter won't quit pushing a contract that just gives me bad vibes, even though I've said no. How do you handle it when you're feeling pressured to… more

A certain scenario has come up where a job has offered me a position however, they do not offer a pension now the current position that I’m in does have a pension with that being said, would it be app… more

It infuriates me how bad the healthcare system is nowadays for example, I have got to continuously advocate for my grandmother. I cannot believe the kind of caretakers they call themselves who are in … more

I recently realized I'm rushing and speed-walking everywhere outside of work now, like I'm still trying to beat the med pass clock. Who else does this? How do I slow down my pace?

Hey Nurse, do you have a favorite coworker that you tend to always go to? I hate to play favorites but let’s face it. I absolutely have a favorite coworker that I always go to for every single thing l… more

Manager focuses on appearances and personal advancement, not staff support. We’re chronically understaffed and spread thinner each month, with ~35% of our unit covered by mandatorily floated nurses du… more

I started at a new hospital earlier this year and thought I was being helpful and friendly with the other nurses. Now these coworkers that I considered friends have complained to management about me t… more

Just moved to Durham, NC and currently working at Duke on a Cardiology SDU. Duke does not allow any nurse autonomy unless in the ICU setting. Floor RNs can't start IVs, place NGTs, order labs per … more

Hey Nurse is especially those in case management are you certified and did you find it worthwhile getting certified? Also, did you get a raise increase with certification?

I have a coworker who always avoids eye contact and won't even acknowledge me when I say good morning. I want to stay professional and keep the peace, but it's clear she doesn't like me. W… more

Hi nurses, do you get to use your every day break? If so, do you take your full break or do you skimp out on your full break time?

I'm job hunting and need a reality check. When interviewing, I want to ask about realistic expectations for call-ins and overtime, but I'm worried it'll make me seem like I'm already l… more

I've been an L&D nurse for 10 years and need a change from direct patient care, but I feel so guilty about leaving. If you made a change like this, was it easy to redefine your identity as a n… more

Nurses I have a question especially those who work remotely have you ever heard of Luminare health? I’m just a little skeptical because there’s not much information out there on them, but I believe it… more

Had a patient stroll in 25 minutes late for their physical yesterday and demanded a full hour. When the front desk told them we'd have to reschedule, they got seriously upset. My next patient was … more

Any nurses work from home if so what do you do working from home and do you enjoy it ? Do you ever miss the work as a floor nurse ?

Two days off, and I spent both running errands and adulting. Now I'm heading into a 12-hour shift already feeling wiped out. Seriously, do you have any tips for actually resting on your days off i… more

Healthy snacks you pack for a shift ? I get so sick of the same ol ! Would love to hear some of your responses for ideas!

I'm currently working Wed-Sat nights 11p-7a. I was just offered Fri-Sat-Sun 7p-7a for $11/hr more, but the catch is I can only request off 4 weekends total per year. That's the only possible d… more

Do you ever feel like a robot? I swear I feel like I wake up and do the same thing every single day. How do you break out of this horrendous cycle?

After being an RN in peds for 8 years now, the thought of doing this for another decade is stressing me out. I feel like I need a change of pace, so I've been checking out job postings for PACU an… more

As a nurse, do you feel like you’ve become a hypochondriac because I feel like I have every ailment that everybody else has for example if somebody comes in with diverticulitis, that’s it I feel like … more

Do you feel that your job is adequately staffed at the moment or are you having staffing issues and having a retention of staff issue because at my job I feel it’s very difficult the current issue tha… more

Lately, my crazy work hours and my spouse's schedule mean we only get a few minutes together a day, and I'm starting to feel seriously lonely. It's like we're living as roommates. What… more

How do you get rid of imposter syndrome. I keep trying to tell myself I worked hard to get where I am today, but it’s almost like my mind is trying to convince me otherwise. I do the self talk every m… more

Switching to 12-hour shifts soon! It's good for my schedule, but I'm stressing about leaving my two dogs alone so long. I have no family or friends nearby, don't trust my neighbors, and I&… more

What is something that you do for yourself to unwind because I know this profession can get very stressful for me personally it’s grabbing a coffee doing a little self Kia shopping maybe a facial mas… more

I'm an older nurse surrounded by younger colleagues, and I feel like I've lost common ground, which makes me doubt whether I belong. Ever felt like you just don't click with the other nurs… more

I have been in dialysis for 24 yrs. I know all aspects of the different modalities. I am the most senior nurse there. I am a preceptor and train all new hires. I recently found out that the last nurse… more

OK nurses where do you see yourself in like 5 to 10 years do you think that you’re gonna still be in the same role that you currently are or do you have plans to move to a different field maybe or a d… more

🎉 Let's inspire each other! What's a recent "win" (from this week or month) you can share to give us all a little inspiration? 🎉

Hey Nurses is I want to take a poll just add a comment on the bottom of this post what is your current salary and are you happy with it? I feel like I’ve been a nurse for 14 years and I’m not sure if… more

I recently returned to work after having my baby and I'm on night shifts for the first time. It's a good setup that lets me spend more time with my baby during the day, but I'm so exhauste… more

Somewhere between 55-60, it's rough out there in job hunting world, every day feels like waking up in a fog-laden field. Being ghosted is my daily ritual. Once a strong icu nurse but then a few y… more