Hello Everyone

I just graduated in May. Not yet working as I have not passed my boards. Currently studying and hoping to retest in Dec. Any tips for passing the NCLEX would be greatly appreciated. I precepted on IMCU and loved it hoping I can work there also one of the nearest hospitals just opened a new neuro step down unit so they are trying to staff that. I started MFP at 195 and am now 169 still want to lose about 30lbs. Ive also been diagnosed with PCOS so that makes it a little difficult to lose the weight.

Hi guys! My name is Lynne and I've been a RN for 18 years now (second career choice for me). I've done a lot of different things in nursing....med/surg, home health, more med/surg on an acute GI floor (pre liver transplants and the like), agency work. It seemed after a couple of years in each position I would start getting bored and wanting to try something new. So 11 years ago I moved to the OR and have not looked back since...its never the same and I'm always learning...I've been able to scrub/circulate just about everything( I was fortunate to be in a Unviersity setting)...tried travel nursing for about1 1/2 years (which I really reallly loved) but my boyfriend(now fiance) was missing me too much...lol. I currently working at a local hospital and we do inpatient and out patient procedure. Its a slower pace than what I expereinced in the University setting. But I'm at the point in my life where I am ready to take a step back and focus more on me(something I've never done before). No matter how bad my days are at work I still LOVE what I do! Now I can handle stress better because I am eating better and actuallly enjoying exercise. This is a journey not a destination..something that has taken me 54 years to figure out!

Good luck to everyone!

PS...I forgot to mention I was doing floor nursing at my all time high of 260 lbs....85 lbs ago. I have no idea how I did it! When I started in the OR I slowly(did I say slowly?...lol) lost down to 215. I started in July and have lost 38 lbs so far...I have not lost any weight in almost a month but I am not discouraged...I see and feel the difference in how I move and how my clothes fit.

Hello,

I'm a cardiac medicine nurse in Canada; have been one for almost 3 years. I'm very happy with my career but have become worried for myself. Every work day I see what's in store for my future if I don't make a change. Despite my heavy weight, I do not have any chronic or acute illnesses, diseases or conditions, yay! However, it's only a matter of time.

I heard about this myfitnesspal app which helped an acquaintance of mine lose 10 lbs, simply because it was a quick visual way for her to keep track of what she ate, and helped her make adjustments to help her reach her goal. I've downloaded the app to my phone, and I will be using the website; hopefully it will assist me losing some weight.

At this time, I won't be following a particular diet. I'll just be using common sense i.e. eating healthy and incorporating exercise. I am open to any suggestions you may have!

Chichi

My name is Melissa and I am an RN in ICU. I have been a nurse for 10 years. I have been on night shift for most of my career and my husband will graduate with his RN in may. I am new to MFP. Looking forward to a fresh start!

Hi, all! I'm Vanessa, from Utah. I've been an RN for twelve years, the past five on a medical/tele hospital floor. Can't beat the flexibility of nursing though the crazy hours can be hard to take! I worked 50/50 for the past five years with two years of straight nights prior to that to accommodate my family of four kids and hubby! Straight days now, thank goodness!!

It's nice to see so many nurses on MFP!

Hi, I'm Mary! I live in Alabama and I've been a RN for 15 years. I've worked med/surg, ICU, critical float, cardiac progressive care, and recently, school nursing. I've been on the site since Feb. '11, and I love it here! I started running, after a 14 year hiatus, in Jan. '11 and I plan to run my first half marathon in April. Look forward to meeting y'all!

Hi there!
I have been working in a Neonatal ICU for over 20 years. I work both 12 day and night shifts.....I love the work, but I hate the hours!!!
BTW...you never get used to it! Like many of my coworkers, I have been plagued with poor health for years...migraines, mood swings, sleep disturbances, exhaustion, weight gain..and more recently crohns, and gluten intolerance.
I turned 50 this year! A real wake up call...I need to take action now...and fight harder to regain my health! I have always eaten well, and followed good nutrition! I have always been fairly active...but remained overweight. I walk, go to the gym, kayak, cross country ski...and work with horses! I must admit that I felt cheated, betrayed by my body....I didn't get what was going on! And I hated the looks and comments that I got from others offering me diet advice, like just cut out bacon and fries and chips and candy...OMG....I eat healthy...I was eating on average 1400 cal a day...Seriously!!! I don't eat junk, or fast food, or fried foods, or pop, or alcohol, or cookies, or pies....or chips...or pounds of butter or sugar!! I eat good healthy food - fruit, grains, vegetables, lean meats, dairy, eggs, nuts and legumes...I drink water, and tea! I have been gluten free for 6 months now....and no I don't eat Gluten-free products, as they are loaded with calories...
Anyways, I am done feeling like a victim...I am now doing everything in my power to get fit! I am working with a trainer and nutritionist! I had to increase my caloric intake to 1700 cal/day and increase the hours that I sleep from 5 to 8 hours/night...and guess what...I lost 3 pounds in 2 weeks!! A true break through!!!
I am looking for serious, like minded people to go on this journey with! So if you are serious, and committed 100% to regaining your health, let me know, maybe we can support each other along this journey!!!
JP

Hi All, My name is Ann and I have been a nurse for over 30 yrs now. Doing all sorts of things midwifery, home nursing, medical and now Rehab night duty for the last 10 yrs. I love my job but at times it is hard. We deal with others emotions all the time and most times forget about us. Its time for us especially as we have weight to lose and need to live healthier lives. Good luck to you all. Its so good to find this group as I believe no one else quite understands what we do.

Hi, I'm Kathy from San Diego, CA. I've been a RN for 12 years, having made a career change in my late 30's. All of my clinical work has been in Labor and Delivery and I just love having the honor of sharing people's most special moments.
I'm currently not working on the floor, but am helping out in the Information Technology Department to configure the computer system we using for documentation. Boy, has that change ever been bad for my body. Granted, no more 12 hours shifts on my feet the entire time, but instead 8 hours on my butt in front of a computer:).
So, here I am, on MFP, trying to take off what all that deskwork, lack of exercise, and too much snacking has put on.So happy to have found this site! Good luck to you all in 2012.

Hey all! I'm Tiffany. Been a RN for 3 years now on a BUSY cardiac step down unit. Night shift is brutal but I couldn't leave my fellow night girls if they paid me. So I'm here, trying to get back in my college skinny jeans....about 43 lbs from there, but I can do it!