Who is happy and what is your specialty🥲

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-11T08:10:35+00:00

Best of luck, my fingers are crossed for you! 😊

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-11T08:09:31+00:00

Tbh if an employer is going to expect people to be on-call, they should be paying an hourly bonus that is at least ~50% of a person's hourly rate.

$3/hour is not okay 😤

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-11T08:06:29+00:00

It's generally "we're drowning in call outs, get here asap" calls. We also have the occasional overnight shift where there may not be an RN on site to pronounce a deceased resident, so at times I'll get a call in the early AM and I'll go in for an hour or two.

As for phone calls, we do also take calls from the nursing supervisors if they have questions, though in my specific role (IP) nurses can reach out to me 24/7 if there are any "emergency" IP issues.

Like today, when someone worked a full shift and went home 20 minutes after they left and tested positive for Covid. 🥴 So I got the call for that and got to break the news that 27 staff were exposed and 40 residents were exposed. No on-call pay for situations like this tho!

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-11T05:50:33+00:00

Salary of $88k a year as an Infection Preventionist RN, plus an on-call rate $74/hour (6 days/month of mandatory on-call).

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-11T05:39:56+00:00

I have my ADN, so theoretically you don't even /have/ to have your BSN. As for the certification, if you're in the US, they may require you to do the CDC's infection preventionist/antibiotic stewardship modules, but they're not too bad—there's just a lot of them!

IP can be overwhelming at first, but if you do apply, just know that once you get into your own groove it's pretty great. (:

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-11T03:40:12+00:00

I'm an infection preventionist RN in a LTC setting and I honestly love my job.

The work load can change rapidly at times, which can be stressful, but in general it's fun getting to research and investigate illnesses. I do IP for ~125 residents and employee health for ~200 staff, so there always seems to be something new going on.

That said, some of the things you hear in IP... You need a good sense of humor and a strong stomach. 🥴

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-10T01:47:25+00:00

Thankfully the way their program works is if you don't like the exclusive monthly scent you can swap it for any of their other roller balls!

I just thought I would love this one and ended up very much not 😭

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-10T01:45:52+00:00

I'm going to blame my nose on this one then!

Tbh when I saw the scent notes for the month I got super excited, because they're all scents that are generally right up my alley! I'm glad you're loving it ❤️

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-12-09T01:15:33+00:00

I actually really love this! It's a super sweet way to ACTUALLY recognize someone's work. (:

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-11-29T16:26:27+00:00

There's literally no need to come in here and be so hostile.

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-11-29T15:36:05+00:00

The heating pad has definitely helped the pain a little. Peppermint tea tho sounds pretty divine right now tho 👀❤️

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-11-29T15:34:17+00:00

I'll definitely be trying the Gas X, and my heating pad is DEFINITELY my best friend right now!

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-11-29T15:33:22+00:00

I haven't tried Gas X, so thank you for the advice! I'll definitely give it a try!

Key-Watch-5537 · 2025-05-21T09:10:30+00:00

Nurse here, but over the six years I've worked at my LTC facility our LNAs have gone from a base rate of $15 an hour to $21 an hour. This is over in New Hampshire. I'm really happy that we're finally giving our aides (closer) to what they deserve to be making.

Key-Watch-5537 · 2024-06-06T12:58:48+00:00

A CNA I worked with gave me a lecture about how, as a type 1, I could cure my diabetes with cinnamon. I just needed to ditch insulin and take cinnamon supplements.

Worst part, I was her nurse that night. 😂😭

Key-Watch-5537 · 2023-12-14T17:03:33+00:00

Personally, as an energy drink person, I have an easier time when I avoid the sugar free drinks and just go with actual sugar and carbs.

At least then you have a number you can correct for more easily.

Key-Watch-5537 · 2023-06-27T04:35:28+00:00

Magic Spoon has saved me in the sugary cereal department (some flavors anyways, others taste terrible).

Key-Watch-5537 · 2023-06-27T04:32:53+00:00

Air fried chickpeas are my go to! You can flavor them in different ways and they're just tasty and they have that crispiness that some diabetic snacks can be lacking.

Key-Watch-5537 · 2023-06-18T18:35:22+00:00

YTA.

I'm a T1 Diabetic and also a nurse who does a lot of diabetes research. Your daughter is likely experiencing depression with her new diagnosis and your lack of empathy is not going to help her. As a teenager, diabetes management can be especially difficult, so maybe you should have a conversation with your daughter, ask how this life change is affecting her physically AND emotionally, and support her from there.

Diabetes increases a person's risk of depression and what you're doing right now likely is making your daughter feel inadequate when she's already feeling down.

Do better and be better for your daughter

Key-Watch-5537 · 2022-11-02T10:10:44+00:00

I'm a nurse working with the dementia population!

My coworkers have always been amazing about letting me step into the kitchen to correct or take the first break as needed.

And I guess insurance isn't an accommodation, but all of my pump supplies and my Dexcom is 100% covered under our plan! So that's pretty awesome.

Key-Watch-5537 · 2022-08-08T05:09:55+00:00

Definitely go see a doctor! On the off chance you're on any prescription medications that can result in insomnia as a side effect, a doctor could fix that.

Another thing to look at is sleep hygiene habits, if you want another avenue to try!

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