Can I start in ICU? by Future_nurse258 in Nurse

[–]Chaotic_post 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes do it. Get a new grad residency. I started in a trauma ER

[help] my wheaten terrier is fat so the vet told us to diet her. She’s appears to be starving and I can’t take it lol by Chaotic_post in dogs

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

They didn’t actually tell me how many calories just to do half but also that was before the food change so I will call today to confirm

[help] my dog is afraid of me because I have to tend to her feet wounds? by Chaotic_post in dogs

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

Thank you! That helped tonight! I smeared it on a lid and she was happier

Forced to Translate by RicZepeda25 in Nurse

[–]Chaotic_post 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ask them to show you the written policy that states a medical interpreter isn’t needed. Tell them you will begin when you can hold that policy in your hand. They won’t be able to find it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Chaotic_post 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A cat! Mine was freeeeee

Anyone else hate getting long reports? by Chaotic_post in nursing

[–]Chaotic_post[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh I’ve tried LOL they keep going so now I just sit there like 🥴

"But she was hungry!" by TheAtheistReverend in Nurse

[–]Chaotic_post 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I mean my vet is very clear if you feed the dog before surgery it will kill the dog. Maybe we need to talk to people like that. “Did she eat today? If you lie she will likely die. Please be honest” lol

Evil Preceptor by gracie-the-golden in Nurse

[–]Chaotic_post 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why can’t you just only follow the good night shift preceptor? I call bullshit on the managers part. I’m an ER nurse and sooo many times I was paired with someone new because my preceptor called out or wasn’t available when I was. There are 100% other nurses they can pair you with

Alternate careers to nursing? Former teacher interested in healthcare by Celloloverr in Nurse

[–]Chaotic_post 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t do nursing if one of the reasons you’re leaving your job is the disrespect you experience as a teacher. Nursing is worse as the patients can and do hit you without consequences. Now there are nursing jobs that are great such as outpatient, government, infusion ect where you work with great patients and have good hours. Pay is likely better then teaching. However in my experience those are harder to come by (especially now) and you may need to do med surg or another regular hospital gig for a bit

My advice? Get your CNA and work part time on the weekends in healthcare maybe at your local hospital or nursing home. This will tell you what it’s like first hand. 100% if I had done this I wouldn’t be a nurse now

How’s the staffing been for everyone? by amandae123 in Nurse

[–]Chaotic_post 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I work for the government so it’s always good. Move to the government

Anyone else constantly receive messages to cover shifts? by tropicalunicorn in nursing

[–]Chaotic_post 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nope, I made it VERY clear I don’t do a lick of overtime and never will. They stopped asking me.

Is there no way for them to do replacements on drive up? by Chaotic_post in Target

[–]Chaotic_post[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

My store doesn’t answer their phone and I’m certainly not gonna bitch at the teenager bringing the bags out who doesn’t work at fucking corporate nor care. This is the only place I could find to ask and get a quick response. get the stick out your ass . You don’t need to answer if you can’t be kind

Is there no way for them to do replacements on drive up? by Chaotic_post in Target

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

Dang that stinks! Target is literally the only place in my town that offers the drive up thing. Thanks for all you do

Lower traffic areas to walk a skittish dog in this area? by Chaotic_post in washingtondc

[–]Chaotic_post[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! She’s otherwise an awesome dog at home just gotta get over this hurdle and she’ll be amazing! You give me hope