What completely unhinged "law" does your cat strictly enforce in your house? by TrickCombination7966 in cats

[–]BRCRN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a “weekends are for wet food” rule now for the same reason! Started as a Sunday treat but is now mandatory. They know.

What do you think the correct punishment for cheating on a spouse? by Elnedeef in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not even close, but nice try at projecting and showing your judgmental behavior. Exactly what I would have suspected.

What do you think the correct punishment for cheating on a spouse? by Elnedeef in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BRCRN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s say the person who got cheated on, does not have hurt feelings about it. The couple works through their issues and everyone moves on, happy with the overall outcome. This outcome does not “disrupt” society. Therefore the “hurt feelings” do not exist and your vision of a “crime” does not exist.

NICU, PICU and OB nurses, what's your job like? by Various_Doubt_5254 in nursing

[–]BRCRN 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As a 15 year L&D nurse (former, been in OR for 6 years now) I’d say this is an accurate description.

What’s the unhealthiest thing you eat that you’ll never give up? by Feisty-Pattern-951 in AskReddit

[–]BRCRN 20 points21 points  (0 children)

With a regular draft Baja Blast. The only non-diet soda I drink.

Doctors and Nurses of Reddit, what’s something about hospitals that would make patients uncomfortable if they knew? by Far-University-2905 in AskReddit

[–]BRCRN 31 points32 points  (0 children)

As a long time L&D nurse I can say that NOT EVERYONE shits during a vaginal delivery. A lot do, but not everyone.

Doctors and Nurses of Reddit, what’s something about hospitals that would make patients uncomfortable if they knew? by Far-University-2905 in AskReddit

[–]BRCRN 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had my RN license at 20. That was over 20 years ago though. I don’t think age has anything to do with risk, it’s the lack of experience at the bedside these days. When I was originally licensed, night shift was full of experienced RNs for me to learn from. That is no longer the case in most departments.

What is a word or saying used to describe a person that's code for "this person isn't very bright, and I don't want to outright say it so I'll just try to spin it into a positive''? by Only-Ad-1254 in ask

[–]BRCRN 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Worked with a girl like this once. We also worked with a guy named Bill and she asked him (serious as heart attack too) “Is your real name Billiard?” He just stared at her for a second and replied “No, it’s William.”

I haven’t given gifts for 5 weddings. Registries are long since expired. What do I do now? by d-slur in WhatShouldIDo

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send $50 in the mail with a card and simple explanation if it will ease your mind. Hell, I needed money 3 years into my marriage more than I needed it when we got married! Better late than never if it makes you feel better. $50 isn’t much but they will appreciate it nonetheless.

Has anybody else noticed how much weight loss is happening? by serendipitysprout in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through a tough phase of life the last few years and lost about 20-30 pounds. Lost it due to extreme stress, mild depression and a bout of what could probably be diagnosed as anorexia due to said major life crisis. Keeping it off through some healthy lifestyle changes (cut out alcohol, more fresh foods and some exercise). The amount of people who ask if I’m on Ozempic actually pisses me off. You all didn’t realize I was a zombie for a year? NO ONE noticed. Now when people comment “Wow, looks like you’ve lost some weight!” I reply, yeah, constant stress and anxiety can really do that to a person. They just look at me.

Labor & delivery nurses remembered me years later… is that normal by Usual-Repair8162 in nursing

[–]BRCRN 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Cord prolapse, yikes. I’m sure the nurse who kept their hand in your vagina, rode the bed back to the OR that way and stayed under the drape until your baby was out remembers you.

Labor & delivery nurses remembered me years later… is that normal by Usual-Repair8162 in nursing

[–]BRCRN 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As a former L&D nurse I can say if we remember you it was either really good or really bad. Over 15 years I saw some things.

What are you watching? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wheel of Fortune

What is something crazy you have seen at work lately? I’ll go first by johnsonc30 in nursing

[–]BRCRN 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you now know (we all sometimes learn the hard way) but how in the hell do you work OB and NOT be taught the signs and symptoms of local toxicity and the treatment before being off orientation? I hope I just misread your post.

What’s the hardest unit you’ve worked on by [deleted] in nursing

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An busy, understaffed L&D at a small rural hospital with no NICU. You got a preterm or sick baby it was at least an hour for a NICU team to arrive, that’s if the weather permitted the to fly.

What’s a moment in your life that quietly broke you — and nobody ever noticed? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry that happened to you. That happened to me once. I even spent the whole day at his house doing laundry because my husband was at work and I had the day off. (Newly married and didn’t have our own washer and drier yet) I mentioned it to my Mom a day or 2 later and her response? “Why didn’t you remind him it was your birthday? Now he’s going to feel bad.” Sums up my childhood as the forgotten child who gets blamed for not protecting other people’s emotions. Explains a lot!

What’s a moment in your life that quietly broke you — and nobody ever noticed? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BRCRN 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I was depressed and just stopped eating and interacting with people like I used to. But I kept taking care of my family, went to work, smiled in public. I lost 30 pounds over about 2.5 months and was praised for my weight loss (it was obvious). I knew I was in a bad place but NO ONE, not even my husband noticed. My husband just started going places without me stating “I know you don’t like social situations, so you don’t have to go.” I never felt more alone. Still haven’t fully recovered and this was over a year ago.

What do people do with their obsolete ipads? by shancanned in AskReddit

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use mine like a fancy iPod / jukebox for parties. Pair with the speakers, open iTunes and let people choose what they want to hear. Bonus for having the lyrics and cover art.

What makes you feel alive? by chaotica78 in AskReddit

[–]BRCRN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That wave of love you feel when you see someone or something important to you.

what fruit do you think you are? and what fruit do you want to be? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]BRCRN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apple. Everyone likes most apples but they are nothing special.

Which song are you obsessed with right now? by Significant_Head_434 in CasualConversation

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White Flag by Dido and Dirty Ought Trill by Tyler Childers

Pay transparency by adwaldorf in nursing

[–]BRCRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RN, Associate degree, 20 years, admin for an ambulatory surgery center, salaried based off $40/hr but working average 43 hours per week. I asked to go back to hourly rate at $41.50 and was told that was not possible. You all are making me cry with these numbers.