😞 Ready to leave bedside after only 1 year?

by Corpsman2OncRN, BSN, RN

If I leave the bedside now, I won't ever come back. I am hesitant to do so and miss out on increasing my knowledge and skills when I'm still a relatively new nurse. I also feel awful when I look at the nurses who have been working bedside for like 30 years and think to myself that I can't even make it to 2 years before needing a break. Any advice would be so appreciated!
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New to the Operating Room (OR) Team: Who the Heck are All These People in My OR?

by Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN

For many nurses, exposure to the OR in nursing school is very limited, and when they start their first day in the OR, it can be overwhelming to see the sheer number of people involved. So just who are all these bodies in the OR?
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Does being a nurse make you feel like a good person? 

by LibraNurse27, BSN, RN

Worked at a community clinic. Two months ago, I switched to a large non-profit system which is one of the most expensive areas in the country. Job is higher pay, less stress, and my mental health is exponentially better. The pts are mostly wealthy people.  I am much happier but have guilt about taking the easy road...
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Self-Medication Dosing: Isn't It Top To Bottom?

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP 

Elderly lady confused about medication dosing. Complaints of tiredness, fatigue and shortness of breath. Is this COVID or a medication reaction?
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😔Should I quit nursing school?

by girl.in.blue 

I enjoyed nursing school until COVID hit. No longer being in a classroom setting, I had to study from my home and I found that to be extremely difficult when it came to staying motivated. I am feeling so lost and scared. What should I do?
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Gastroenterology Nursing

by dianah, ADN 

Gastroenterology Nurses specialize in gastrointestinal issues and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and bowel. RNs may be hired into Gastroenterology after a year or two of experience as a Medical/Surgical, ED or ICU nurse. According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual pay for a Gastroenterology Nurse in the U.S. is $106,624 per year.
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