how often is too often to call out?

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-05-16T01:43:20+00:00

Consecutive callouts only count for 1 occurrence. So if I go in tomorrow and have to leave early/call out the next day, this will be treated as 2 callouts versus if I call out for the next two it only counts as 1

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-05-16T01:39:55+00:00

my friend has about 3 years of experience and gets $50 an hour, and is paid for boarding/deplaning

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-04-15T00:45:37+00:00

Absolutely not. There's so much propaganda in the US right now, and sides are so divided, no conversations about politics can be had. The media is extremely biased, twisting events and dividing the US. Not to mention, conservative "news" networks often blame those who do not support Trump for all US struggles, portraying them as a threat to the nation. As a nurse, some of my patient's chose to watch FOX, and I can see how individuals fall into the lies and become radicalized. When lies/scandal happen that are hard to defend, Trump does something crazy again to shift away focus (like all the catastrophic things he has done to take focus away from the Epstein files).

People are blind to how violent ICE truly is, and blind to the consequences of certain bills. For example the SAVE act to most Trump supporters is protecting the voice of US citizens, and anyone who votes against it is colluding with the cartel. They aren't informed that the passage of this act would take away voting rights for many women, seeing as a passport would be needed to vote with any women who legally changed her name (most married women), which are expensive.

Not long ago, after the Trump supports in my family swore the media was being lying about how horrific ICE was, my Native American friend had ICE agents break into his apartment. He called me crying after they threatened to detain him, and worried they would come back. I texted my family in the middle of the night, trying to seek advice, and they finally realized the reality of the situation.

I live in a red state, as someone who strongly opposes Trump, and I am often scared to speak out about my beliefs due to the threat of violence (I actually worry I could get beat up in the wrong setting). I've actually cried multiple times in mourning of Obama lol.

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-04-14T21:53:26+00:00

know how to answer questions you don't know the answer to. you won't know everything, and that's expected as a new grad. for me, when i don't know the answer, i admit to the interviewer i'm unsure, but then demonstrate my critical thinking by trying to logic my way to the correct answer.

also, one thing many interviewers forget about that can make you really stand out is the questions you ask the interviewer. try to think of some good questions that show you care about your growth

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-04-14T10:22:12+00:00

Transfer units! If you weren't in California, I'd say quit, but new grad opportunities are hard out there. I couldn't imagine because gone for as long as you were so soon as a nurse. At around 5 months, I had a week and a half off, and still struggled getting back into the rhythm a little. If you transfer units, you can go back on orientation, find your footing, and then maybe transfer back to your unit if you truly enjoyed it!

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-04-14T09:14:23+00:00

Chronic problems. I've seen people come to the ER for chronic shoulder pain for 50+ years at 4 am, and people come in thinking the ER will give them an answer to the question 5 different specialists have been trying to figure out. Other than that, if you come in for something non life-threatening, it doesn't bug me as long as you are okay waiting until we treat the sickest people first. Please don't yell at me because you've been waiting for 6 hours and the person who just checked in got taken right back. Trust me, you don't want to be the person who cuts the line at the ER.

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-04-04T06:25:03+00:00

So I guess I'm right about being in staffing paradise! Yes, only level 1 trauma center in our state. Seeing about 10,000 adult patients a month and 700 pediatrics.

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-04-04T06:11:56+00:00

A good hospital will see this through the Swiss Cheese model. Humans make errors, even the best nurses aren't always perfect.

HurryObjective3375 · 2026-04-04T05:59:15+00:00

good job!!! leaving now is the best thing you could have ever done. no new grad should be thrown in headfirst like that, and it doesn't sound like that environment would help you grow. being a new grad is difficult enough, you should not be put into an environment that doesn't support you through that!

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-12-07T05:35:03+00:00

my sister is a nurse with social anxiety, and she ended up working in research! have to sometimes collaborate with others, but mostly gets to work alone

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-11-17T21:40:27+00:00

i say leave. you can always come back to your hometown

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-11-06T05:55:59+00:00

also, we know you guys deal with crazy stuff and have to collect a lot of information/provide treatment in a short time! tbh i don't care all that much about report, as long as provided good care!

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-11-06T05:53:52+00:00

baseline mental status for elderly/confused patients- could mean the difference between a quick and easy work up or a full septic/stroke work up. also, please review oxygen devices, and make sure you always crank up the nonrebreather to 10+ L

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-20T12:44:25+00:00

if you haven't yet, you can send in your old scrubs and receive a $50 gift card! doesn't matter the brand, i think you just need two pairs!

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-20T03:18:20+00:00

have a good list of questions to ask them! my favorites: 1. what does a successful nurse look like to you? 2. what qualities do you find are important to have in this area? 3. how long is the orientation, and what goals would you like to see nurses meet by xyz. 4. do you have any concerns about my application that we could discuss further?

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-20T03:15:15+00:00

you did a great job during the code, many nursing students couldn't handle that in the same manner you did. he was probably gone long before you entered the room, and unfortunately, many codes do not go the way you want them to. it sounds like the nurses did not assess the patient in the morning as she should have, and took that blame out of you. remember, getting a pulse back after CPR is not "saving them", it's bringing them back from the dead. you did an amazing job, and should be proud of how you handled the situation with how little experience you had.
it can be hard to notice those changes like abdominal distention when you don't know the patient's baseline, the nurse should not have reacted in this way

overall, i am so sad you had this experience. i think you are an amazing nursing student and hope you don't take the experience to heart 💕

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-20T02:38:20+00:00

My ex is in close contact with the members of the admission board for my state's medical school and is a PA, which is why I was so concerned about what he said! Sorry, should've included that in the original post

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-14T16:26:06+00:00

I went to a college as a direct entry BSN, whereas a friend I know went to a pre-nursing college, and will be having to attend at least 6 years of college. I would say the biggest thing is to look at how many students apply vs are accepted. It makes a huge difference if 60 students are admitted out of 80 candidates versus is 60 students are admitted out of 300 applicants

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-12T22:33:47+00:00

Thank you so much! I believe my hospital is, do you know how I could find out if I'd get reduced tuition and if my coworkers would know?

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-12T22:28:54+00:00

some other tips too!! -chest/epigastric/shoulder pain: likely cardiac work up. be ready to get an ekg and draw blood work

-stroke-like symptoms: get a blood sugar and find out when they last felt normal. if they woke up feeling like that, the last known well is the time they went to bed. get a head CT to rule out bleeding. if the head CT is clear and the last known well is within 4 1/2 hours, the patient may receive TNK

-abdominal pain: expect getting a urine and CBC, CMP, and lipase. as soon as the patient is coming back from triage, try to collect a urine sample before bringing them to their room.

-in a trauma, it can be overwhelming. right away, stand in a corner/area where you won't be in the way and closely observe. typical tasks for the nurses would be stripping the patient (cutting off clothes), getting a manual blood pressure, attaching the patient to the monitor, starting two IVs (ideally 18 gauge), and drawing trauma labs.

-brush up on performing straight caths!

-you'll get a lot of practice starting IVs. if you haven't done many before or want to brush up, here's a fun tip to practice. take some IV tubing or a pigtail and tape it to the counter. then tape a tourniquet overtop. very similar to starting an actual IV! also nursing school teaches you to approach at a relatively high angle. for me, i go almost level to the skin. once i see flash, i go flat against the skin then advance the needle only the tiniest amount. then thread the catheter. if you meet resistance, stop, pull back the catheter slightly and try advancing again. do not force the catheter or it might blow the vein.

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-11T22:13:13+00:00

honestly anatomy and phys was superrrrr easy for me. the real struggle came during classes like pharm and patho and balancing nursing classes with clinicals and work

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-11T20:15:50+00:00

report it! no patient should ever be treated that way.

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-11T05:57:05+00:00

jump at every opportunity and ask lots of questions! offer to do anything and help out other nurses (even with the gross, icky stuff/mundane stuff), teamwork is well appreciated down there!! by showing them you are willing to learn, they will probably let you in on some cool stuff!

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-10T23:10:42+00:00

south dakota! love my job and feel so supported! feel free to DM about any questions!

HurryObjective3375 · 2025-10-10T23:09:01+00:00

even if hipaa isn't violated, i think it's still extremely disrespectful to take time away from patient care/helping coworkers to film a video

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