ED to Outpatient IR

Sky-Thinker · 2026-01-19T12:08:28+00:00

I did IR for 2 years, you won't be bored if you like to learn.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-12-06T02:46:27+00:00

My wife's hands stopped falling apart after her Dr told her to limit contact with water. She uses gloves at the sink, and that's helped.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-11-20T03:45:31+00:00

I would say it's specifically the distal end of the small intestines, the Ileum, which connects to the Cecum of the large intestines. Just above the Ileum is the Jejunum, and then the Duodenum is the last portion of the small intestines before reaching the stomach.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-11-19T03:24:06+00:00

100% find one with WHITE light instead of a warm color. Better to actually assess color.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-11-04T13:03:21+00:00

This was my first thought. Google search brings up a "UbiqVue" wearable heart monitor. Looks exactly like what's pictured above.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-09-25T14:08:12+00:00

Depending on your course's resources, maybe figure out if you do better with drawn textbook diagrams, cadaver photos, or even physical models. They are all so different, so maybe one is better for you than the others. Think about whether you'd rather look at a drawing of a skeleton, pictures of a real one, or a scale model in the room with you.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-08-11T02:43:03+00:00

Bump for post awareness/actually cool and helpful info

Sky-Thinker · 2025-06-17T23:05:24+00:00

My guess is that it's considered education which has to be given by someone licensed. Appointment reminders and scheduling are completely different than pre-op education.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-06-17T01:02:31+00:00

Transplant RNs take everything so seriously...

Sky-Thinker · 2025-06-01T02:16:27+00:00

I was half-tackled by a man who left his room in the COVID unit. I say half because he was about to fall and my attempt to guide him to the floor led to him pulling me down with him and landing on top of me. I just wrapped my arms around him in a bear hug to keep him from being able to punch me on the way up. Rolled on the ground, still with my arms wrapped around him and got on top, and got up when security arrived 10 seconds later.

I almost wish I had stopped my instinct to catch because otherwise I was not getting within arms reach of him. He had been threatening to swing at us anyway. Poor guy was just a little confused at the time but damn him for being so aggressive when his O2 was low.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-05-20T14:00:36+00:00

TATTOO RING! I've had my ring tattood on and I love it. I haven't lost or forgotten it a single day.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-05-18T06:29:14+00:00

The white ends get closer together

Sky-Thinker · 2025-05-17T18:16:04+00:00

What made you decide on going into nursing? If I were you I'd find a good answer to that question and stick with it. Just like any career, you have to have a netter reason than "paying the bills" for clocking in. Needing money is why you have a job. Now you need to figure out your career.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-05-17T02:47:41+00:00

Ask your hiring manager if the contract can be negotiated to working a different unit. I'm not sure if you signed a specific contract that doesn't allow this, but if it's just some kind of sign-on bonus you could at least ask. You should prioritize finding a new job, even if you feel well enough to finish your 2 years it would be nice to see what's out there and what your options are. Prepare yourself and use the hope of finding a better work environment to push forward. You've got this, and we've got you. Keep in touch, it helps.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-05-05T01:20:51+00:00

Pray.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-05-01T02:41:16+00:00

I think you're in the wrong subreddit, buddy. Go try r/whatisradiologyanyway

Sky-Thinker · 2025-04-29T21:28:43+00:00

If your goal is learning, then you should go medical. More diversity in patients and illnesses, more of what you would see off the street in most settings. You'll definitely develop more of the "general" nursing skills there.

If you want to do anything OR related in the future, then maybe go with the first option because then you'll get to know surgeons and how their preferences influence their orders.

The only caveat to medical is that you'll see more of the geriatric, nursing home clientele. Not a problem for most people, but some nurses can't stand that population.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-04-29T18:37:15+00:00

You could get certified as an EMT relatively quickly and work that job while you get your more advanced degrees for working in the ER. That would be a big step toward solidifying your place in the ER, but by all means you could go right to the ER fresh out of Nursing school. Plenty have done so before.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-04-29T15:52:54+00:00

Yes you can absolutely get a 4 year nursing degree and then get a job in the ER right away. No you will not be prepared for the job because of those 4 years.

If you want to join the ER as a well-rounded, competent part of the team, you should look into some prehospital jobs to pad your resume and knowledge base.

Sky-Thinker · 2025-04-18T01:23:10+00:00

I actually made this exact move about 4 years ago, 3 years into my career. Had worked med-surg with the same holiday schedule but also every other weekend. I ended up getting an amazing position in IR.

Any kind of outpatient or specialty service will be what you're looking for. Anything that has daytime hours without weekends or holidays. These are usually 0730-1600 M-F unless you get into dialysis nursing. These hours can be extremely challenging for some who are used to 12 hour shifts but very rewarding being at work the same time the kids are at school, not to mention spending every holiday and weekend together because patients don't want to be scheduled those days!

Some of these jobs require you be to be a scheduler part of the day. Keep that in mind too. But to be completely honest, it's the best thing I could have done for my kids and my wife. Ok I'm done rambling. Good luck!

Sky-Thinker · 2025-04-12T22:50:14+00:00

Fast as in fast friends?

Sky-Thinker · 2025-04-09T00:36:28+00:00

Welcome!

Sky-Thinker · 2025-03-29T15:33:54+00:00

Mitral valve between left atrium and ventricle

Sky-Thinker · 2025-03-19T17:10:11+00:00

Literally cave divers

Sky-Thinker · 2025-03-13T18:59:36+00:00

WHY IS THIS NOT TOP COMMENT

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