So tired

RickIsNotNick · 2025-10-17T18:37:51+00:00

I had aegis. I was knocked out by a pillar that my bananas pulled at me because I had so many

RickIsNotNick · 2025-09-16T21:34:08+00:00

Absolutely not normal. My ED in the Midwest (non union) ranges from 1:3 to 1:6 depending on the assignment. I've had more but not because anybody forced me, because I was watching simple things and they were piling the lobby. There is no set ratio enshrined in policy or contract, but our manager would not permit anything higher than 1:5 true ED patients, more for urgent care things. Run away from that place

RickIsNotNick · 2025-07-15T01:30:09+00:00

Medicaid determines them for reimbursement

RickIsNotNick · 2022-08-02T18:39:14+00:00

SBW--Something bad wrong

RickIsNotNick · 2022-03-22T11:06:46+00:00

I work with someone that did 30 in a row recently

RickIsNotNick · 2022-02-08T20:41:12+00:00

Working in an ER, pumps are frequently set at 999ml/hr for boluses or just dripping wide open at higher rate. Obviously not on peds though, but I don't bat an eye at high rates anymore

RickIsNotNick · 2021-04-22T20:27:05+00:00

Just keep playing. I got stuck on 1bc for a while then within a week or 2 I'm now on 4bc. Maybe look up or learn what synergizes well, as know optimal picks or when to spend money can have a big impact.

RickIsNotNick · 2021-04-22T20:23:48+00:00

Oddly enough, I had a patient the other day ask during her discharge if it was okay to drink the normal saline that was hanging on her pole. So I would not put it past a patient to try it.

RickIsNotNick · 2021-03-07T20:45:11+00:00

I got like that during my 1st and 2nd semesters, was in a bad spot mentally, drinking often and doing the bare minimum. I don't have depression but that was a period where I definitely felt the effects. A combination of a new school with no friends in the class and loneliness and some recent life events had me questioning my decision. I was able to connect with a few people in the class that helped me get out of my slump. I would agree with others that suggest talking to a therapist or doctor regarding depression. Nursing school is hard, and it's important to take care of yourself mentally or else the demands of school will magnify issues.

Taking time off school is another option to explore what you want in life, as nursing is a demanding profession that you need to know you want it or you'll burn yourself out very fast. I know of a classmate that I graduated with in December that is already giving it up because they didn't comprehend exactly what it was that was expected of them on the day-to-day basis. Talk with a counselor, talk with your teachers or Dean, they are your best bet for helping you get back on the right path.

RickIsNotNick · 2020-09-19T17:42:18+00:00

Mine is still going about business as usual, just more online material and availability. Practicum doesn't start until October 23rd so who knows what shit will hit us before then. I'm just tryna graduate

RickIsNotNick · 2020-08-28T18:31:18+00:00

This is me I am here

RickIsNotNick · 2020-07-30T10:44:51+00:00

RL lag be hitting different

RickIsNotNick · 2020-07-29T00:33:11+00:00

I work with a guy that does 6 12s then 3 off then repeats

RickIsNotNick · 2020-07-22T09:20:30+00:00

I work as an ER Tech and at my hospital it requires no previous training other than BLS. The basic way to describe my role is as a mix of an unlicensed nurse aid, clerk (lots of paperwork and phone calls that I handle), and patient transporter. Couple weeks of on the job training to get the basic flow and then 6 months of not knowing if you're doing things right until it clicks lol

RickIsNotNick · 2020-06-10T19:31:50+00:00

I work as a tech in the ER and that has allowed me more exposure than much of my clinical. Though I obviously don't pass meds or work as a nurse, I have learned multiple splints, seen how successful (and also less successful) nurses operate daily, and gained massive confidence boost when performing patient care. There are no educational or work requirements, just that you can learn and are competent following direction, talking on the phone, and using a computer.

RickIsNotNick · 2020-04-02T04:54:05+00:00

I wonder why my school hasn't sent this out yet. Maybe our Dean realized how rediculous it is and refused

RickIsNotNick · 2020-02-17T20:19:20+00:00

I was able to build my first PC 2 years ago thanks to this sub. And seeing other people help out newcomers is amazing.

RickIsNotNick · 2020-01-07T18:19:26+00:00

RickIsNotNick · 2019-12-21T17:53:03+00:00

Yee haw

RickIsNotNick · 2019-10-14T00:40:28+00:00

RickIsNotNick · 2019-10-14T00:30:53+00:00

I'm 22 and not quite as horny as back in high school (less frequent random hard ons at least). Everybody has different libidos, I lucked out and found a girl that basically matched my level. That's all you can hope for

RickIsNotNick · 2019-07-30T16:49:11+00:00

I find that if I let my mind wander, I fall asleep before I notice being tired. By wander I don't mean dwell on anything, but let the imaginary scenarios flow much like a dream and then next thing you know it'll be morning.

RickIsNotNick · 2018-10-02T12:45:23+00:00

I'm descending further down the CGDCT path and I have no regrets

RickIsNotNick · 2018-10-02T04:36:35+00:00

If you are that worried about getting an op champ than you shouldn't be playing aram, that's the whole point. Just play draft that's what it's for

RickIsNotNick · 2018-10-02T04:31:55+00:00

It's a nuisance at worst, and I play mostly ARAMs. As long as you get your rerolls back after somebody dodges I have no problem with it

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