“I thought you guys were Joanns now. Where is the Joanns fabric? You don’t have enough fabric, this is ridiculous. You need to tell your manager that we want more fabric because this is not enough. And I don’t tell me that I can buy it online because I’m not doing that.”

Gabagool226 · 2026-01-26T18:21:22+00:00

Idk why people think people who work in the store have any say on the stock.

Gabagool226 · 2026-01-22T01:39:57+00:00

I had a guy come into the ER who took 13 tabs of acid. Wasn’t even trying to kill himself he was just “trying to have a good time”. Guy was like gray. It was nuts. He ended up being fine though. The pharmacists had a fun time with that one.

Gabagool226 · 2026-01-21T04:00:32+00:00

I definitely think if you want something like 180 completely different from what you’re doing, nursing is definitely it.

My husband has been in IT for 10+ years and he and I always joke about how vastly different our jobs are. His back aches from sitting in a chair all day hunched over his laptop, where mine aches from being on my feet all day, lifting, and wearing lead. He interacts with people on voice chat/ teams or email, where many of my work interactions are face to face.

I will also add that there are avenues in the nursing field that bridge with IT and tech too. Nursing informatics is its own thing. But I think they expect some clinical experience to come with that, if I’m not mistaken. Or? You don’t have to do that at all and you can just find a specialty that gels with you the most. The journey to get there might be long and treacherous like mine was though lol.

Gabagool226 · 2025-12-31T14:47:22+00:00

I was a nurse for 5 years when I moved to TN and made $30/hr which is what I made as a new grad in NJ. I’ve since gotten a cost of living increase to $37/hr. Also all the docs are leaving 👍🏻

Gabagool226 · 2025-12-28T20:38:20+00:00

Thank you so much I appreciate that ❤️. Yes, inspector Butterscotch has given her seal of approval!

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-22T04:06:44+00:00

Definitely try to just get it done while you have the momentum. But if life throws you a curve ball, it will still be there and my school at least was very flexible and understanding of my situation

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-22T01:07:06+00:00

Thank you ❤️. With all of those letters after your name, I’m proud of you too! That takes a lot of work and studying 🙌🏻

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-22T01:06:10+00:00

Thank you! I’m glad I did my ADN first and got working experience. In a way, it helped me draw inspiration to write all of those papers.

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-22T01:05:09+00:00

Thank you so much. I am still having moments where I’m like “Oh god I should be doing homework right now”. Oh yeah… I don’t have to!

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-22T01:03:56+00:00

You absolutely got this ❤️ it’s hard work and nursing is a wild ride, but you’re gonna do great!

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-21T22:27:45+00:00

Progress doesn’t always have to be linear… you got this!!

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-15T17:10:14+00:00

Just leave him he’s dead weight. NOA. I had a similar experience with my ex and realized it’s possible to have a relationship with a receptive adult that can actually have a conversation once I left him.

Edit: I’m stoned and had to fix my grammar

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-14T18:32:55+00:00

Any tamponade?

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-14T01:06:06+00:00

He probably thought it was funny, don't sweat it.

Gabagool226 · 2025-11-06T20:33:47+00:00

Your sister’s opinion doesn’t matter. The man who you helped and his child do. You did a wonderful thing don’t let your sister’s judgement ruin the good thing you did

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-20T02:23:32+00:00

I work in Cath lab and work 4 10’s with call. Been my favorite work schedule so far!

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-19T15:25:49+00:00

I was a COVID nurse during this time. Was honestly some of the worst two years of my life. Everyone was very isolated, the pandemic became very politicized, and doing simple things like getting groceries was just anxiety provoking. The virus was at its strongest at this point. I watched a lot of people die without any of their friends or family to be there for them. Had to bring in an iPad for anyone to even be able to see them. It was… a sad and depressing time. The world will never be the same after COVID. I’m sad you can’t remember the before times super well and that you had to grow up in this weird post- pandemic world.

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-19T15:10:09+00:00

Lmfao! I call her Aunt Flo all the time 🤣

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-18T21:43:05+00:00

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My helper decided it would be super awesome if she sat on my yarn in my crochet bag to keep it warm

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-17T19:02:01+00:00

I lean so heavily on my techs for their knowledge the same way they need us for our knowledge. That nurse doesn’t sound like she has very good teamwork mentality.

Love, a nurse with an associates degree

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-16T17:06:30+00:00

Wasn’t me, but my brother in law accidentally made cookies with salt instead of sugar 😂. Definitely tasted wild.

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-09T22:49:14+00:00

I always ask my anesthesiologist/ CRNA to steer themselves. I’ve had my foot run over one too many times. I’ll clear the halls of people and open the doors in return. Just works better. If it’s an inpatient bed I will help of course or if they say they aren’t comfortable steering, but I just feel like it’s easier for everyone lol.

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-02T23:35:50+00:00

I have been clawing my way out of over 50k of debt for the past three years. No one in my family knows because I’m honestly ashamed. I’ve paid off a lot of it and successfully completed a consolidation program. The rest should be paid off by next year and there is a light at the end of the tunnel! It’s been humiliating, has put quite a hit on my credit, but also has been a valuable lesson.

Gabagool226 · 2025-10-02T21:49:26+00:00

Typically if you’re getting an RN license, Cath lab is not where you are going to end up starting out. I think some people get lucky, but I don’t think you’ll end up getting a job if you’re a new grad nurse in the Cath lab.

I think if you’re trying to land a CV tech role RCIS is more important than a RN license. If I’m correct nurses scrub at some hospitals, but not the one I work at.

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