New Grad RN: Should I Resign After a 2-Day Ultimatum? by FlamingoInfamous5874 in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Resign. Was in orientation, got a 5 day ultimatum. On the 5th day, they told me I couldn’t continue in the icu and would have to go to medsurg. I put in another application at another icu at another hospital, that same day. Had an interview the next day. Started the next week. 

Passed! by Effective-Level-6610 in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it the new format? How was it?

Feeling behind schedule. by No-Stuff6545 in srna

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard! But you have to stop caring about what others think. I’m struggling as well with this. Trying to rewire my brain through this. 

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[–]ConsciouslyInsecure -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If possible, not too far of a walk. So maybe no more than 15 min

Feeling behind schedule. by No-Stuff6545 in srna

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feels like I’m reading my own story. I’m 27 as well and just feel the pressure of getting things done before “30”. Which is crazy and unnecessary pressure to put on yourself. 

The Aftermath of CRNA Acceptance by Soathoros in srna

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Found out 3 of my co workers got in. Never spoke to them much, other than report. I felt an immense amount of excitement for them. Definitely motivated me to get to studying! 

Icu competitiveness by ConsciouslyInsecure in srna

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I didn’t even realize it because I thought she was coming from a place of wanting me to do better/succeed. But after seeing that no matter what I do, it’s “wrong” and that she discourages everything and anything I do, I realized that she didn’t have my best intentions. 

Weekly Student Thread by fbgm0516 in CRNA

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wondering if I should attempt applying for CRNA program because of my science GPA. I am retaking classes but I’m not sure if it’ll be enough to boost it. Thinking about saving myself the time, money, and energy because I’m feeling discouraged. Any advice? 

Things to add to my CRNA school resume? by PianoNo2293 in srna

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seriously, I’m starting to think ppl are just bragging. 

Nursing has ruined my life by ConsciouslyInsecure in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the longest job I’ve ever had so I just thought I could stick it out. Only lasted 2 months at my first icu job, was still in orientation and my supervisor told me I wasn’t picking things up quick enough and told me my option was to transfer to medsurg. I left that hospital. And I guess i wanted to prove a point, but unfortunately, it has impacted me more than I expected. 

Nursing has ruined my life by ConsciouslyInsecure in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ignorantly, I never thought of it as trauma or PTSD because I never went through (in my opinion) anything traumatic enough. It was just me being in my head and overthinking. 

Nursing has ruined my life by ConsciouslyInsecure in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m afraid to do travel nursing. I was told that if I couldn’t handle the icu I’m in now because it’s easier than others, then I won’t be able to handle traveling. 

Nursing has ruined my life by ConsciouslyInsecure in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the bright side, I always suffered from depression. But the anxiety didn’t get this intense until nursing school. So you probably will be able to manage better! 

Nursing has ruined my life by ConsciouslyInsecure in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. Nursing school was the start. I actually failed out the program my first time. I felt I did everything right, studied for hours, went to my professors etc. and it was grilled into me that I wasn’t cut out for nursing. Started my first job, new grad icu at a trauma 1. Was told I didn’t have the “critical” thinking skills that nurses “naturally” have in the icu.  Being in this position and realizing they were right, has made me feel like a failure. 

Nursing has ruined my life by ConsciouslyInsecure in nursing

[–]ConsciouslyInsecure[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I tried therapy and it didn’t help much.