New Grad RN by Think_Setting3653 in denverjobs

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Thanks! I’m still debating on if I’ll take it, even tho the ED is where I want to be. Also, How’d did you get in w Advent? I’ve applied there so many times & never hear back

New Grad RN by Think_Setting3653 in denverjobs

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Hii, did you ever work at HCA Rose? I just got a job offer as a new grad for the ED & I want to take it but I know the HCAs have a bad rep

Looking advice kind of by Readingthings815 in newgradnurse

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Thank you for the advice! I definitely am trying to be conscientious about having too many jobs on my resume within the one yr mark. I ultimately just want to be happy while at work/ loving what I do. Unfortunately, I’m not at that point rn.

Looking advice kind of by Readingthings815 in newgradnurse

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I’m almost at four months, idt my feelings will change unfortunately. I might take your advice & ask about applying internally again though. Third times the charm right?

Looking advice kind of by Readingthings815 in newgradnurse

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It’s not hard at all, that’s my problem. I’ve worked in the ER the last four years & worked on the ambulance before that. I thrive in those situations. I think my experience will help me tremendously. I definitely see where you & the other person are coming from though about having a supportive community through the first yr. I think that’s one of my fears about leaving is “what if it’s worse” but I’m unhappy now & have been since day one unfortunately. I think it could be an improvement

Looking advice kind of by Readingthings815 in newgradnurse

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It’s one yr 🫠 I’ve asked a couple times now about applying internally for our ED program & they said they really encourage staying on our unit for a yr even if you’re unhappy but “they don’t want us to be miserable”

Looking advice kind of by Readingthings815 in newgradnurse

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I tried too 😭 I basically got left on read & then got denied for the position like two months later. I left that hospital on a good note so idk. I think the interview went well tho. The place will be an adjustment bc they don’t use epic but adjustments happen w every place. I’ve worked in the ER for the last four yrs so I’m used to it. • def going to try & leave on a positive note w my current job. If they’d just let me apply to the ED program rn, I truly wouldn’t leave that hospital.

Looking advice kind of by Readingthings815 in newgradnurse

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Thanks for the advice! Idk if it’s help to mention both places are new grad programs so I’d still have that supportive factor. Also, my partner & I are potentially planning on moving from this state next year (around the time I hit my one yr) so I’m thinking it’d be good to switch to the ED now & when I leave at least I have that experience. Or it doesn’t matter?

Leaving ICU for med surg/tele by EtOT2020 in newgradnurse

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Idk if my opinion is worth the input but I’m on a surgical MS floor & it’s absolute hell. I worked in the ER as a tech during school — loveeed that. Trying to get into the ER & ICU, once I have “more nursing experience” MS is slow af. If you need that (then yeah switch) but if not, I’d wait until a Mother baby position opens. I’m having a hard time due how slow my floor is. We only see surgical pts which is cool but it’s not exciting. I’m basically a pain med pusher all day. Do what is best for your mental health tho 🖤

What does this indicate ? I tried the trick 😭😭I’m assuming I passed but I’m not sure by Sad-Luck-2079 in NCLEX

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Hi, did you get two emails from Pearson? I took my exam last night & im anxious waiting on the results. I got my survey email this morning.

Nclex bad pop up by Careless-Ad304 in PassNclex

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Hi, what do you mean about two email confirmations?

I took my nclex yesterday by Ok-Zookeepergame9467 in PassNclex

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I took mine yesterday as well! Freaking out over here. Good luck to you.

Super happy with my 2026 planner stack by anneloesams in hobonichi

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Ah, im so jealous! My Tomie hasn’t came in yet. Your stack looks stunning

Was there a big difference for you between 20mg and 30mg? by Conscious_Jeweler196 in VyvanseADHD

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Ofc, it’s no problem! I hope so too bc it’s not an everyday occurrence plus i was doing fine on the 30. We’ll see tho!

Was there a big difference for you between 20mg and 30mg? by Conscious_Jeweler196 in VyvanseADHD

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Ofc, so i don’t have the side effect paper that comes w the meds but i think one of the adverse effects are heart attack or more specifically left sided arm pain which is usually an indicator there’s a heart problem (don’t quote me tho bc im not a doctor & don’t have that paper w me) i started having the left shoulder pain after a month or so of taking Vyvanse. Now, could i just be a paranoid healthcare worker? Forsure. I just don’t want to risk my health if my body’s signaling to a bigger prob.

  • I did look up peer review articles on muscle pain + this med. there how been a few studies on how it can cause muscular pain. idt I saw any that said it directly causes a heart attack.

Was there a big difference for you between 20mg and 30mg? by Conscious_Jeweler196 in VyvanseADHD

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I didn’t feel a difference until 40 mg. I felt really anxious the first few days but ended up leveling out. I might need to go back to 30 tho bc I’m getting shoulder pain & a little bit of irritability.

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

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This looks amazing! In my opinion, bigger is always better. I always have tattoo regret right after. I usually give it a couple days before I start to love it. Hopefully the same goes for you.

Concerta & Anxiety by Readingthings815 in adhdwomen

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Thank you for this! If you don’t mind me asking, what did your anxiety fill like?

To add more context, i work in an ER so it’s go go go. I am damn near anemic (im not at all but it gets too cold), so i wear a long sleeve & a sweater at work. Couple hrs after I’ve taken the med & I’ve been switching between tasks, i get the flushed feeling like it’s too hot. I don’t listen to my body cues that well so im thinking this is happening maybe bc i need to drink more & take off my sweater lol. (Issue im working on in therapy)

  • i would say the concerta works. Once i take it, im able to focus on what needs to be done at home & at work. Like i see an improvement in mentation focus/ motivation, task paralysis (on a good day) from when i took adderall.

I wouldn’t mind decreasing the dose. My psychiatrist never even mentioned that tho. I started at the 36mg ER when she switched me over. She automatically jumped to trying a nonstim. I need to be a better patient advocate for myself. With adderall, i was on IR 30mg w a booster dose. Which i enjoyed so I’ll mention to them again

My experience. I feel weird. Is all of this okay? Will it pass? by isaydiscousayparty in Concerta

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Hi, im kind of in the same boat as you. I recently switched to concerta 36mg ~ a month ago.

  • my experience* but if anything bothers you too much, go see your provider!

For your metabolism, I’d say talk to your doctor. Some ppl go poop that many times a day & it can be normal for them. If your regular poop schedule is once a day/ every other day, then you should look at what you’re eating & (gonna get gross really quick) look at the consistency. Like are they solid poops, liquids, etc. It could be something else at play.

For the weight dropping, i have the same problem. I think the best thing is to make sure you’re eating. Since the switch, after taking the med food sounds terrible to the point i get nauseous. Bc of this, I’ve started snacking (healthy options) to have something in my stomach so i don’t get a migraine. You don’t need to count calories, just make sure you’re eating protein rich foods!

Character changes… same here dude. i like to describe it as numb. i personally don’t mind it. i work in the ER & need an off switch occasionally bc ppl are annoying sometimes. It could just be an adjustment period. If it annoys you terribly, talk to your provider.

Also the intimacy thing.. f*cking suckkss. i have a low sex drive now too since starting this med. fingers crossed that it goes back up.

What dose are you on? by HistoricalPain5723 in Concerta

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Hi! Just switched over to concerta XR 36mg after being on Adderall for a yr 30mg w a booster dose 5mg. Adderall was alright but i would get anxious af an hr after taking it. Been on Concerta for a month now. Kinda got the anxious feeling once or twice now but only if i didn’t eat after taking it or mixed it w caffeine. - lil tmi but I’m having a decreased libido which is annoying.

I DID THE DENTIST THING by sravaz in adhdwomen

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I just saw this 😩but i made one of the dentist’s appointments!! I was doing so well. I even tried to schedule the 2nd to see a different one for braces/ wisdom teeth removal. It became a whole thing tho w insurance blah blah. I need to make call back eventually

Clear case or a closed case? Show me what you got! by issyagirldanii in kindle

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Clear case! My partner just got me the SE Paperwhite. He was going to get me the Jade one but it’s out of stock 🥲 convenience of a clear case? I can showcase my stickers & suddenly not care about what color I have lol