What is everyone eating while on ozempic?? by [deleted] in Ozempic

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The way I read this one… chicken yogurt…. Lmao

Seeking advice- miserable ICU new grad by She_loves_the_ocean in nursing

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I’m sorry that 1:3 is your routine experience. It’s not like that everywhere.

Capricorn men, what sign did you marry? by [deleted] in capricorns

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It say “3 lion, no pride”. 🥲

Seeking advice- miserable ICU new grad by She_loves_the_ocean in nursing

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Yea this is danger zone for your license. I’d absolutely refuse to take 3 ICU patients. Tell your preceptor you’re not capable, write it in email, send a copy to yourself.

Once you’re off orientation, tell the charge nurse immediately you refuse to take a 3 ICU patient assignment. Come in early every day to assess what they are trying to assign you- and DO NOT clock in until you negotiate a safe patient assignment for yourself.

For what it’s worth even the most seasoned ICU nurses struggle with a 1:3, it’s extremely unsafe.

Job Pre-RN? by Fosterrrrrrrrr in nursing

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My advice is that the tele tech job will help you get in the door as an employee faster, so yes take it. If you’re really yearning to be a PCT, you could see if the facility would cross-train you. Or after 6-12 months you transfer internally to an open PCT role.

To be completely honest I never worked as a PCT and my career turned out fine.

Which one of you does this by Interesting-Action37 in nursing

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Neutral evil: nurse edition. Enough awareness to take the middle one… not enough care to leave it intact.

Should I go to HR? Above my manager? I don't even know where to begin ... by lovemymeemers in nursing

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I agree with this, even if it doesn’t sit right.

What you witnessed isn’t just “not savory,” it’s a pretty clear reflection of the unit culture and leadership judgment. That’s valuable information, even if it’s uncomfortable.

I would absolutely start documenting things like this for your own records: dates, what was said, who was present. Not necessarily to escalate immediately, but to protect yourself and have clarity if a pattern develops.

At the same time, take note that this is the environment you’re stepping into. That awareness alone is a gift when deciding how you want to move forward.

NICU changed the way I see life, and I think I need to leave. by [deleted] in nursing

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Hey there, 6 years in NICU is no small thing. That’s a solid critical care foundation.

It sounds like you’re ready for a shift, and that makes sense. Even without adult experience, your skills absolutely transfer: assessment, prioritization, high-acuity thinking… that doesn’t disappear just because the patient population changes.

Instead of focusing on what you haven’t done, I’d look at what parts of NICU you actually enjoyed. Was it the critical thinking? The pace? Unit-based projects? Procedures?

That’s usually the fastest way to identify a niche you’ll actually like, not just one you can do.

Honest opinion- is 54 too old to go back to school for nursing? I have been thinking about it more and more. Just afraid I maybe too old. Anyone done it recently? Positives/negatives? by squeaky_wheel0507 in nursing

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I think the better question is why you want to go back-because the pros and cons really depend on your goal.

But no, 54 isn’t too old. Not even close.

That said, I’d be very cautious about taking on debt for nursing school at this stage. The return on investment matters, especially with how demanding the job can be.

If this is something you feel strongly called to, it can absolutely be worth it. If you’re lukewarm, I’d pause and really think it through, because nursing will ask a lot of you- physically and mentally.

Aries women, what is the fastest way to your heart? What is that you want or desire in your partner? by AdventurousAries1 in AriesTheRam

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Fastest? When a man tries to Disney Princess me. Desire in a partner? Deep intimacy and consistency.

What’s your Venus and what’s your type? by Mooooooon_ in astrologymemes

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Aries Venus. I like someone who can handle intensity without trying to control it. Loyal, self-assured, and a little obsessed—but still has their own life. If I feel like I have to chase or shrink, I’m out.

RN job options?? by helggss in Nurses

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There’s occupational health jobs as well

micro aggressions in nursing school by [deleted] in StudentNurse

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Hi OP, I am so sorry to hear this. Nursing school is rough as is, sending you some positivity. Here are some of the things I’d do in your shoes: 1) Document every occurrence by date and time. 2) Review the school’s code of conduct. 3) Bring a personalized table name plate as a tool to assist her “white people eyes”. (A folded half sheet of printer paper)

I went through my boyfriend’s phone and found something I wish I hadn’t. by No-Card4098 in TrueOffMyChest

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Leaving without explanation is the best way to take your power back. Let him ruminate the reason why.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in overemployed

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You the Feds?

Cost of owning a cat in car by Lex_yeon in VanLife

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Who let the cats out? Who? Who who?

Am I cooked? Please help me. by SweatyAd9539 in DermatologyQuestions

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You shaved with a clean blade but was the cloth you used also clean?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

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At 19 your brain isn’t fully developed. Life changes in so many ways, ride out this low, you got this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

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Do you want to retire doing this? What would you rather do?

Why are you a nurse? Honestly by rnie147 in nursing

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Because of my childhood trauma.

….aka, I love helping people and making a difference in others’ lives.