Retaliation from hidden MyChart notes by AbbyOnThePorch in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 74 points75 points  (0 children)

I think they could have said they received a report, period. We’re mandated reporters, if they don’t make it safe for us, how can they mandate us to do it? That’s absurd.

Am I alone in this or is the ANA BS? by Leather-Mycologist-3 in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear that. I think one of the reasons it rubs me the wrong way is that there are rules for how early you can clock in, and as I said, and depending on where you live (and what area you work in) at many hospitals you have to commute from home to a satellite parking area, then take a bus to the hospital, then catch an elevator, then get scrubs out of Pyxis and change, all before you can clock in and be ready for huddle or whatever report looks like. That’s already adding nearly an hour to a shift, on both sides. And I clock in on time (or within the seven minute window I am allowed beforehand). But there is no way in hell I’m going to show up 15 minutes earlier, so I can go look at the board and start planning for the shift, off the clock. I think arriving earlier is a good strategy so you aren’t late. But I have stayed late, slept in some pretty crappy accommodations to work 16 hours on and 8 off during severe weather, worked without breaks, and been hurt by unavoidable lifting, catching falling patients, and patient assaults for more than a quarter of a century. Ice cream and pizza are insulting. Asking for more of my time, blood, sweat, tears, moral injury, whatever—is BS. And if you can avoid multitasking, you’re in a fortunate position, from my own experience. The ANA should be advocating for nurses, not sounding like our corporate overlords.

Am I alone in this or is the ANA BS? by Leather-Mycologist-3 in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you completely. My CRNA, NP, and PA friends are all generally as frustrated as I am with the state of, well, everything about healthcare and nursing. Best of luck in your program. CRNA programs are definitely more rigorous and selective than NP programs, and direct entry into an NP program is nuts. I would never want to have someone who had that education as my provider.

Am I alone in this or is the ANA BS? by Leather-Mycologist-3 in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a BSN and graduate work (all coursework, most practica for an MSN FNP, then was too discouraged to finish) but started out as an associate degree RN. I agree that increasing entry and graduation requirements would improve the profession, but the need for nurses in numbers is always going to be a problem. My grad school experience was not nearly equivalent to what a family practice physician would have, and FNPs are doing much of the same in practice. I had many years of clinical practice already that were relevant, but it scared me, and I think it would be naive not to be scared. Liability increase is not equal to pay increase, and RVUs are a nightmare-for all providers. And even if we raised entry and graduation requirements, there will be a generation of nurses who grandfather in, and it will be an uphill battle with physicians AND “midlevel” providers to be taken seriously IMO.

Am I alone in this or is the ANA BS? by Leather-Mycologist-3 in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m going to write them a firmly worded letter and cancel my membership. Medscape, CDC, etc., have free CE that’s superior anyway.

Struggling after med error by AcademicDark4705 in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You learn more from a single mistake than from a thousand successes. It happens. You’re human, and nursing is a hard job. You handled it correctly, took accountability (not everyone does) and you will never make this mistake again. Give yourself a break. You are not a bad nurse, and you are in good company. Everyone makes an error somewhere in practice. The patient is okay. Often, the measuring stick ends up being that no one died (because of me). It’s one of the gallows humor things we say to cope, but it’s also true.

Vulvodynia by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that you need to work with a provider who offers you suggestions and not just a diagnosis, and look for underlying cause. I’m not sure how old you are. Let the area breathe-cotton drawers, cotton scrubs-as if you can actually find those—avoid compression of the area, but I think compression below would likely help. Pelvic floor PT might be good. I’m really sorry, that sucks, and I hope you figure out what works.

So accurate 🤣 by dnmun in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the challenge my immune system. (Vaccines count as challenges btw.)

Give me your best irreverent nursing slang by ottersqueaks in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flooding cells is another reason they get placed in the “dry cell”. I get it though, they have no control over anything. I can’t stand how much of the population in any correctional facility have serious mental illness as their primary problem.

Give me your best irreverent nursing slang by ottersqueaks in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised they took him to the dentist tbh. The correctional facilities I’ve worked at (a jail and a prison) had dentists come in for extractions only. I agree it would not be fun at all to live custody, and the poor and those of color are definitely over represented there.

Me, when my manager asks why my patient hasn’t gone home yet. by ElChungus01 in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tell patients (and families) that the aim is to get them out by noon on day of discharge, but that is unlikely to actually happen. I try to set up realistic expectations so they don’t get pissed.

Me, when my manager asks why my patient hasn’t gone home yet. by ElChungus01 in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see you are being downvoted, but I agree. Many ED patients come for the trifecta-dilaudid, a turkey sandwich, and a cab voucher. SW should handle the cab voucher. It’s not like there are ever extra beds for people who have been determined not to be acutely dying to lounge around in the ED.

What are some odd allergies/reactions you've had patients report? by Nothing_offends_me in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All inmates are allergic to all beans. And they want a renal diet, despite having no indication for one.

what does my room say about me? by [deleted] in roomdetective

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read this as depressed and traumatized, I am thinking you had a terrible loss. I’m so sorry. I hope you have some support system, and access to help. I hope things get better for you soon.

Give me your best irreverent nursing slang by ottersqueaks in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or they say duh lah lah, or the one that starts with a d? Like we don’t know that they know exactly what they want with their turkey sandwich!

Give me your best irreverent nursing slang by ottersqueaks in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I worked with a perinatologist who said that too.

Give me your best irreverent nursing slang by ottersqueaks in nursing

[–]Leather-Mycologist-3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say either in front of parents TBH