Comments on: there’s no crying in running

By: Nicci@NiftyEats

Nicci@NiftyEats — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:01:19 +0000

I’m there! I feel you on this post. I notice a difference in me when I’m slacking on running or yoga. It really is a stress-reliever. I was hating my job but was afford a different position and now I can say I’m happy again.

By: The Laminator

The Laminator — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:46:06 +0000

Staying late sucks no matter what profession you’re in! I think all your frustrations at work may contribute to your unexpected speediness on your runs, no? Someday I can see 7:30 being your marathon pace…

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:50:22 +0000

Susan, I have to stay late pretty often (usually just a few
minutes) but I never ask to be paid for staying late UNLESS it’s something major going on at Change of Shift (like an emergency intubation). Do you clock in and out?

I think a lot of your unhappiness is probably because of your department and hospital. I was a little unhappy in the first unit where I worked but now I love work–my colleagues and great and super supportive. I hope you are able to find a better fit.

By: Mica

Mica — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:47:58 +0000

Sorry that I’ve been absent from commenting, but I hope things get better at work! At least you have running in not-warm tights, right? (Gotta’ be better than running in the Midwest cold right now!)

It helps a lot, I’m sure, to know that other people are feeling stressed and questioning their jobs too. I felt so much better when I found out that almost all the other grad students, at least at some point, ask themselves if they really want to finish.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:52:01 +0000

Glad you had a good night at work but sorry it’s not such a great environment. I hope you can find a nursing job you really enjoy!

Running is definitely my fave form of stress relief, even if I haven’t run all week yet. Ick. Sometimes I hate my schedule!

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:38:25 +0000

Running = best stress relief.

By: Niki

Niki — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:27:38 +0000

I rarely had to stay late and that was just if my day had been super crazy! Even if it was crazy, there were so many other nurses offering to help you get caught up that you never really were that behind. And if we did clock out late, there was no consequence. You just got paid a little more! Haha. I find that odd that you get penalized for getting out late, I mean it’s pt care that will suffer if you can’t give an appropriate report to the next nurse.

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:27:31 +0000

I really hope that it gets better for you soon. I’ve noticed that every unit’s med team has a different vibe… so maybe moving to a different unit if this doesn’t get better would be possible one day.

By: Yasi

Yasi — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:46:18 +0000

Things will get better from you. You’re a good person and good things come to those who wait (right?!). Nice job on the run! I don’t know that I could ever live in a place where 20 degrees is warm. Go get yourself some good tights! There’s an Under Armour outlet in Jackson (near Six Flags) with good prices on everything, get some winter gear there! And enjoy your clementines, I can’t believe you’ve never had one before! They’re delicious.

By: kilax

kilax — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:46:08 +0000

Things will get better! I know they will! At least it kind of sounds like you have some nurse friends there, and here on the net to confide in! A lot of people probably go through this, and they’ll help you.

You’re my speedy inspiration. I bet that will be your marathon pace someday!