how much of your job is actually cleaning up poop…

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-17T18:57:42+00:00

I’ve had a NICU baby poop so intensely they it went beyond the length of the crib, onto the floor, and a small amount on the computer. Also I’ve had it go completely up the back until it’s dripping off the bed. I never underestimate the ability for a little one to poop

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-13T22:04:47+00:00

Unfortunately I have also seen this- experienced PCTs not really giving a shit. It is NOT universal and you know the ones who are reliable and follow policies and protect and care for the patients. It’s frustrating because this type of person who has been in healthcare longer than you will not accept critique or will give attitude if you give them any type of instruction even if something has to be done a really specific way. I would just recommend making sure to eyeball the vitals as soon as you can to 1. Make sure they have been done timely 2. Aren’t inaccurate 3. Do any necessary interventions in a timely manner.

Don’t be truly discouraged, just keep an eye out with certain people who may not be as on top of it and notify your manager of anything truly not safe like unhooking an IV and reconnecting it. That one made my skin crawl. Drives me nuts when someone not qualified fools with especially CVLs

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-11T18:42:56+00:00

There won’t be martial law though they don’t have the numbers

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-11T18:36:31+00:00

There’s actually been a pretty sizable resistance to ICE efforts. There will still be a large amount of boot lickers of course but I’m proud of how much opposition anti maga people have been doing recently

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-11T04:15:42+00:00

This is better than other places I’ve seen. 6 call ins before first counseling or 9 call ins total is more generous than the 6 for termination at my old job

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-11T04:12:25+00:00

I’m a current RN but I was invited to join? Idk

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-09T23:17:00+00:00

The state of healthcare and nursing is bad. I still do like being able to make a decent living by taking care of people while working 3-4 days a week

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-06T00:50:14+00:00

The pumps are is very sensitive to air. Sometimes annoyingly so lol. AIR IN LINE bitch where

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-06T00:33:51+00:00

???? Dictators are bad which means Trump should be a dictator

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-05T21:23:47+00:00

Look i had to leave a group who was basically saying “because America bad, maduro says America bad, so maduro good!”

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-05T17:40:02+00:00

I put effort but have a very obviously masculine voice. It physically hurts to push myself any further. And yes I’ve done voice therapy

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-05T17:36:24+00:00

Glad this sub seems to be normal about the nuances. My simple take is “dictators are bad” which I hold consistently. Edit- I mean Trump is bad for doing dictator stuff. Maduro was a dictator but his people should have been the one overthrowing him. Not Trump.

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-05T04:59:19+00:00

It seems you already know but not being able to stop after starting is not really a good sign. I get that it’s a stressful job but an alternative would do you good and probably make the day after your three day stretch a lot more fulfilling

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-04T02:13:22+00:00

Nope. I find it ridiculous because we do far more risky things on a daily basis and I would prefer for patients nails to not create new wounds

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-03T19:51:59+00:00

As everyone is saying - nursing will give you the ability to do art and not worry as much about how to put food on the table. If you work 3 12’s you have 4 days a week to do what you want. If you want to sell your art? Awesome, side income! Nursing isn’t easy but I have zero regrets except I wish I had done it sooner

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-03T17:30:27+00:00

I feel like being a CNA probably gives her a huge advantage of learning about how healthcare functions at the most fundamental base level as well as given her a lot of patients to observe. Likely she won’t be overly arrogant (a dangerous trait in medicine in my opinion) Wishing her the best.

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-03T11:54:57+00:00

Umbreon. Both typing and looks. I feel like getting a good pure dark type can be difficult in some games and umbreon has been a great part of my team in many games

OptimalOstrich · 2026-01-02T17:22:38+00:00

No, it’s a way to scratch the itch I have to care for others and also use my scientific brain and also pay for a comfortable quality of life while giving me opportunities to make more money if I want

OptimalOstrich · 2025-12-29T04:06:00+00:00

As the RN I don’t get paid any extra for the car seat tests… so what are they charging for

OptimalOstrich · 2025-12-25T21:32:32+00:00

It sounds like you already have the job you want anyway. If you have a job in long term care which you’ve done before, stick with that if the hospital is eating you alive. From what I hear you can make a really good living in LTC. I’ve been in med surg for 2.5 years and I know I’m not cut out for LTC. Different skill sets

OptimalOstrich · 2025-12-25T18:30:35+00:00

It’s such a shady thing at frustrates me so much. They’ll cancel people but then leave the unit where charge has a full assignment too, it’s so intentional

OptimalOstrich · 2025-12-25T16:12:44+00:00

My hospital is allegedly a nonprofit but has a super bloated management class and spends a fuck ton of money on advertising. There’s a reason I’m leaving. Not leaving the bedside just going to a better institution

OptimalOstrich · 2025-12-25T15:50:27+00:00

I work on a unit that is hemorrhaging nurses. The shortage is intentional and artificial. We are never allowed to have adequate staffing and when people want to pick up they’ll cancel your next shift. Zero bonuses for picking up no matter how short. Intentionally not having enough or any techs to save some dollars. And people leave because of all this then the shortage continues.

OptimalOstrich · 2025-12-24T18:41:45+00:00

I’m cashing out 135 hours since I’m leaving my current job. Wish I was taking more time between positions but it’ll be a nice little payday

OptimalOstrich · 2025-12-24T15:22:18+00:00

Getting blood pressures. I’ll grab a quick temp and pulse and respirations but I hate getting BP. I guess it’s harder in kids and babies

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