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CaptainFantastic00
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Hey folks, i am looking to pursue a career on nursing.
Any advice or things you nurses wish you would have done differently when starting?
Any advice or things you nurses wish you would have done differently when starting?
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Nurse of 9.5yrs here, and really quite obese
i guess the one thing i should have done when i first started is develop healthy habits from the start. Nursing is so bad for your health with the rotating shifts and busyness of the ward. You'd think you'd eat less and burn more calories as you're running off your feet that you can't even get a break, but it's the exact opposite. My body would look for more fuel and if it's a biscuit or a choc that's the nearest, that's what i'd stuff my face with. You can eat it on the go too. Haha. Starvation mode + empty calories + physical activity = cravings and lots of it!! Plus you think you deserve a treat at the end of the day as you've worked so hard when in fact you've eaten your daily calories in chocolates and biscuits!
So yeah...healthy habits. And learn to take some "me" time in the middle of a shift. Breaks are very important, not just for your physical health, but also your mental one.0 -
I have watched many episode of greys anatomy pm if you want info or to schedule a special anatomy lesson1
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eccomi_qui wrote: »I have watched many episode of greys anatomy pm if you want info or to schedule a special anatomy lesson
Aren't we already on for thursday?1 -
CaptainFantastic00 wrote: »eccomi_qui wrote: »I have watched many episode of greys anatomy pm if you want info or to schedule a special anatomy lesson
Aren't we already on for thursday?
Thursday is “69 reasons why he’ll ve amazed that @eccomi_qui and @CaptainFantastic00 is the greatest bromance of all time and all these others are pretenders”2 -
Nurse of 9.5yrs here, and really quite obese i guess the one thing i should have done when i first started is develop healthy habits from the start. Nursing is so bad for your health with the rotating shifts and busyness of the ward. You'd think you'd eat less and burn more calories as you're running off your feet that you can't even get a break, but it's the exact opposite. My body would look for more fuel and if it's a biscuit or a choc that's the nearest, that's what i'd stuff my face with. You can eat it on the go too. Haha. Starvation mode + empty calories + physical activity = cravings and lots of it!! Plus you think you deserve a treat at the end of the day as you've worked so hard when in fact you've eaten your daily calories in chocolates and biscuits!
So yeah...healthy habits. And learn to take some "me" time in the middle of a shift. Breaks are very important, not just for your physical health, but also your mental one.
mystgrl28: Would you advise nurses just coming into the field to date coworkers? If so, would you recommend dating laterally or choosing a partner who practices up a notch on the socio political ladder of healthcare achievement?
Are ... are you questioning Grey’s Anatomy?0 -
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mystgrl28: Would you advise nurses just coming into the field to date coworkers? If so, would you recommend dating laterally or choosing a partner who practices up a notch on the socio political ladder of healthcare achievement?
I would recommend NOT dating coworkers. Same field yes, same workplace no. That's a lot of drama you dont need when *kitten* is going down. Lol. Plus all the places I work for actually ban relationships in the workplace, and dont let partners/spouses work in the same department, if ever they are working in the same institution.
In regards to dating laterally or up, does it really matter? The heart wants what the heart wants. Although if your heart wants a coworker, prepare for one of you to change departments at the very least once your relationship goes public.1 -
Im not a nurse, but one question I'd ask myself is do you really really like people?1
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Is it about nurses? I never saw it. I work with nurses. They are overwhelming middle aged, carrying a bit of paunch and use Clairol hair dye to cover the grey strands. They tend to skimp on the touchups and often have a skunk stripe cruising down their part line if you know what I mean. Is this accurately reflected in the casting of this program?
Ahahaha FYI the telly never shows real hospital life. Does my head in. Doctors never cannulate, draw blood, check obs, or stay with patients as they have an existential crisis. Also, my team ranges from 25-45, with most staff members in the 25-35 range. Quite a young lot, i must say, compared to the ones you work with. Hahahahhaa. Admittedly, Im the fat one of the bunch as they're all skinny
but we colour our hair by choice and not need lol! 1 -
My bro and I know a nurse named Tiffany, let me get ahold of her and see what she says.1
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Im not a nurse, but one question I'd ask myself is do you really really like people?
Yes. And i love helping people. I have been doing direct support work for almost six years and love it but it is not sustainable for providing for me and my kids and actually being around to be a dad2 -
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Caporegiem wrote: »My bro and I know a nurse named Tiffany, let me get ahold of her and see what she says.
Oh no not Tiffany0 -
OP there are nurse breast feeding specialists. They're called Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultants and they have to be RNs. You might encounter some sexism as a male Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant, but you could always complain to HR. They're often called nipple nazis after they leave the room. And make sure they don't overhear you if you do that. I think this could be a trailblazing opportunity for you where you could set a pioneering precedent for other male nurses who want to reach for the stars. You might consider it.
So i could be a nurse specialising in nursing.....1 -
CaptainFantastic00 wrote: »OP there are nurse breast feeding specialists. They're called Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultants and they have to be RNs. You might encounter some sexism as a male Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant, but you could always complain to HR. They're often called nipple nazis after they leave the room. And make sure they don't overhear you if you do that. I think this could be a trailblazing opportunity for you where you could set a pioneering precedent for other male nurses who want to reach for the stars. You might consider it.
So i could be a nurse specialising in nursing.....
Yes. You're quick. Would you like that?
I mean. Probably, it would be neat2 -
Lpn and working towards my RN.1
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OP there are nurse breast feeding specialists. They're called Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultants and they have to be RNs. You might encounter some sexism as a male Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant, but you could always complain to HR. They're often called nipple Nazis after they leave the room. And make sure they don't overhear you if you do that. I think this could be a trailblazing opportunity for you where you could set a pioneering precedent for other male nurses who want to reach for the stars. You might consider it.
I just love her, don't you cracker?2 -
CaptainFantastic00 wrote: »Hey folks, I am looking to pursue a career in nursing.
Any advice or things you nurses wish you would have done differently when starting?
@lizery?0 -
CaptainFantastic00 wrote: »Im not a nurse, but one question I'd ask myself is do you really really like people?
Yes. And i love helping people. I have been doing direct support work for almost six years and love it but it is not sustainable for providing for me and my kids and actually being around to be a dad
I'll bet you'd be good at it, your personality seems like it'd be good working with people1 -
Hello! I’m an ER nurse
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Keep your mouth shut during dinner.
As a non nurse with two nurse parents and a nurse brother, wounds and illnesses and body fluids should be off topic during group meals.
Might not be the advice you were after.1 -
_GirlWhoLifts_ wrote: »Hello! I’m an ER nurse
Tell me stories of your endeavors of becoming a nurse0 -
Im in Australia, so I worked as an Assistant In Nursing while doing a Diploma of Endorsed enrolled nursing.
Its difficult and some co workers are tough and there are bad days but I find it worth it 90% of the time0 -
Clever_User_Name wrote: »Find_Me_Again wrote: »
What's this self control thing you have going on?
It seemed to kick in there!0 -
This is a shameless bump0
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Ok. I don't know much about nursing, but hear me out: don't be like Olivia, be like Tyler.
When mama Grey coded, he was Derek's right hand man.
When that cute flirty ginger guy's carotid blew, he was there to keep things under control.
He was a good, polite nurse.
While Olivia slept around, caught syphilis and passed it on to another guy, no biggie.
She was rude countless times.
Be like Tyler.1 -
poetic_cell wrote: »Ok. I don't know much about nursing, but hear me out: don't be like Olivia, be like Tyler.
When mama Grey coded, he was Derek's right hand man.
When that cute flirty ginger guy's carotid blew, he was there to keep things under control.
He was a good, polite nurse.
While Olivia slept around, caught syphilis and passed it on to another guy, no biggie.
She was rude countless times.
Be like Tyler.
Solid advice
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Is it about nurses? I never saw it. I work with nurses. They are overwhelming middle aged, carrying a bit of paunch and use Clairol hair dye to cover the grey strands. They tend to skimp on the touchups and often have a skunk stripe cruising down their part line if you know what I mean. Is this accurately reflected in the casting of this program?
Ahahaha FYI the telly never shows real hospital life. Does my head in. Doctors never cannulate, draw blood, check obs, or stay with patients as they have an existential crisis. Also, my team ranges from 25-45, with most staff members in the 25-35 range. Quite a young lot, i must say, compared to the ones you work with. Hahahahhaa. Admittedly, Im the fat one of the bunch as they're all skinny but we colour our hair by choice and not need lol!
You know, you're so right about that. The doctors breeze in and write out medication orders in the office for 20 minutes or so and hope for the best. Then the nurses continue on the front lines and deal with any fallout. No wonder they have gallows humour and rely on crisps and biscuits.
25 to 45 eh? There must be a real temptation to connect socially, despite the professional ban on such things, especially if the individuals are good looking and emotionally supportive.
It's better to work with older people who never wear makeup or low cut nursing uniforms. You've probably noticed those older nurses eat biscuits and crisps and sweets in large quantity for breakfast, tea, and supper with no regard for the esthetic consequences. This is what happens.
Lol we all go out for drinks and throw parties and whatnot. All good looking, all girls/gays. Only have one straight male on staff and he's...erm...not so pleasing on the senses. Or maybe that's just me. Havent heard anything through the grapevine. Lol!
We all try to eat quite healthily, and some of us are (not me). But the vast quantities of junk on offer (from the patients and families) make it so tempting when you've not eaten anything for 8hrs. I wish people would gift us fruits instead of chocs. If only!0 -
Go for RN first. Nclex test is sporadic and you can never study enough for it. Flash cards and study.
It’s very rewarding when patients and family thank you many times for doing such a good job.
A patient called me on their death bed to make sure I knew how much she appreciated me. Unfortunately the hard part is when they do pass.2
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