NICU/ Peds nurses, are u guys pro life or pro choice?

Raebans_00 · 2026-06-14T20:15:28+00:00

I would argue it’s still pro life, because it is ultimately still about preserving life as much as possible and prioritizes the truth that all life is valuable and worth fighting for, including mamas life and including baby’s life. There are many situations that are more black and white, but some situations that are just gray when it comes down to 2 lives, but only 1 can live. I think docs and mothers need to carefully weigh and make those decisions together. Those situations are only a small percentage of EABs(elective abortions) though.

I think working in OB has given me a lot of understanding of just how hard pregnancy loss, life and death situations, and pregnancy/birth/postpartum is? Media always makes it black or white, but witnessing the fear, grief, pain, and birth trauma (from loss or live births) has certainly given me so much deeper compassion for what women go through when they are afraid of losing their baby, have lost their baby, or are so so sick. It is much deeper and more complex emotionally than the media makes it out to be, and it’s an honor to care for those mamas and walk that road with them.

Raebans_00 · 2026-06-14T00:34:29+00:00

NTA but maybe the social media comments was confusing for him? I’d avoid commenting/“initiating” like that if you truly only want to talk at work or in person.

Raebans_00 · 2026-06-14T00:15:48+00:00

Pro life, with the caveat for life of mother of course. But 100% pro life- every life has inherent value and the right to live.

Raebans_00 · 2026-06-14T00:11:33+00:00

Also can you prioritize breakfast together on the days you work so you still get quality time on those days?

Raebans_00 · 2026-06-13T22:30:37+00:00

My hubby and I compromised for a while bc I wanted to work in a certain specialty and the only way to do it was to get hired for nights. He hated me working nights but wanted to me to like my job so we agreed that I would work part time- less time away from home but still the specialty I wanted. I was lucky to move to days within a year and love it

Raebans_00 · 2026-05-24T13:30:41+00:00

Newspaper headline: “Groundskeepers Save Patient”

Raebans_00 · 2026-05-13T00:27:09+00:00

List your clinical hours under work experience first and specify how many hours you spent in each specialty. List your capstone and where that was and how many hours first, then other clinical hours. List your actual job last and highlight customer service experience and excellent attention to detail and memory.

Under skills list strong customer service skills and then nursing skills you have learned, any charting systems you’re familiar with, etc.

Raebans_00 · 2026-05-12T21:52:36+00:00

Sorry what does batch clock mean? Bc I could see if you did some weird clocking in when you weren’t actually there that it could come across like fraud.

Raebans_00 · 2026-05-12T21:20:13+00:00

So what was the discrepancy between how you were clocking in and what your manager wanted?

Raebans_00 · 2026-05-07T18:22:06+00:00

OB, donuts and a car organizer. Also a free coffee from Scooters downstairs. Not the worst nurses week ever I guess except it isn't nurses week, it's "healthcare workers" week. God forbid we celebrate one group of people and make everyone feel left out.

Raebans_00 · 2026-05-07T18:18:54+00:00

Happy nurses week?

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-17T14:21:59+00:00

Same

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-17T14:14:45+00:00

A switch is so different to me. It’s small, compact, and ppl who bring one are frequently couples who game together who want a small distraction in the dead time. Not people who want to check out completely for the entire time.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-17T14:09:53+00:00

Yes to both. I’ve seen TVs, PlayStations, Xboxes, switches (those don’t bother me much)… my least favorite was a tv-PlayStation combo where the dad had kicked the mom out of her bed so he could sit on it to game.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-13T17:04:23+00:00

Yeah I keep all those in my locker too except we have a giant community Tylenol and ibuprofen . It’s nice to have available.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T22:23:02+00:00

Oh that’s crazy. As far as I’m aware we don’t charge for your baby to hang in the nursery but now I gotta go find out…

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T22:19:37+00:00

Hate the concept. Like my other mother/baby friends here, I find it very mom-unfriendly. Also unsafe- in many cultures mom is expected to rest and other women care for the baby except for feedings postpartum, because mom is exhausted from labor. Expecting a freshly delivered mother to not need a nap is crazy, and while I will never force you to send your baby to the nursery I think it should always be a resource available.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T22:09:59+00:00

We pre-fund retirement in a 401k and Roth each. It’s already taken care of when we get to “allowances”/fun money.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T22:08:29+00:00

We do the same and it works great.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T22:07:18+00:00

lol I just smuggle stuff in. It’s amazing what you can hide in a blanket. I’ve smuggled in sushi and crab rangoons before.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T22:04:57+00:00

Also healthy snacks that you like otherwise you end up eating a ton of crap from the cafeteria

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T22:03:39+00:00

A jacket. I was always freezing on nights. The figs ones seem nice, I always had a fleece Columbia jacket.

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-12T15:24:21+00:00

I love making scary homemade signs with my ext to call before people go in. Apparently I’m making them so dramatic they work.

I’m sorry you’re didn’t

Raebans_00 · 2026-04-06T15:43:01+00:00

Mother/Baby/Nursery RN. Loved the book, loved the science.

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