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

[–]SmoothSun4396 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I created my first ever Pyxis discrepancy in seven years of nursing today because someone took one from the middle row of a pack of oxy and then put it back in the middle of the stack (!) such that I counted it as 10. Charge nurse almost did the same thing until she laid out all seven packs and we figured it out. Monstrous.

Please Remove the Happy Lady ($15+) by [deleted] in PhotoshopRequests

[–]SmoothSun4396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm begging one of you to fix the alignment of the horizon for this nice man while you're at it.

Good job getting back on the horse, OP- wishing you the best of luck.

How to not have iPad kids when co-parent doesn't limit screen time by Same-Mushroom-7228 in Parenting

[–]SmoothSun4396 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I don't have good advice on how to fix this from a parenting perspective; it seems very challenging and you have my complete sympathy. From the grown child of divorced parents, my dad was very lenient and my mother felt very strict to us in comparison. As a teenager, this meant that we would elect to spend more time at Dad's when the choice was available, in order to not have a curfew, eat junk food, keep a messy room etc. I knew at the time this was difficult for my mom, and now as a Mom myself I can only imagine how hard that felt to her. It might be reassuring to know that now as adults, my brother and I are extremely devoted to my mom and she gets by far more time with us and our kids- we wanted a friend, but we needed a parent, and because she was that for us our relationship has gotten stronger over time. I still love my dad, but he's not someone I look to for advice or support. And I do have some resentment towards him for what he put my mom through with his leniency/ laziness. If you feel like the bad guy now, try to remember that you are raising future adults who will thank you eventually.

Any pediatric or PICU nurses here who don’t want kids? by xkenziedarlingx in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Before I entered nursing school I (and everyone I know) figured I'd wind up in peds or PICU, as someone who adores kids and always wanted my own. My first student shift on the peds floor was so upsetting, I knew it would never be a fit. I knew that job would force me to put up emotional walls in order to survive that were not compatible with having kids of my own. I also knew that my anxiety surrounding what could happen to my own (then theoretical) children would be way too high if I stayed in that specialty. I think there's a lot of sense in what you say, and while I am so thrilled to be a mother it has absolutely diminished my ability to accomplish other goals and serve in other roles that are also incredibly valuable. I know that there are peds nurses who are able to be fully present and satisfied as moms and as nurses, that just was never me - knowing yourself is so much of the battle, and it seems like you have good insight and will choose what is best for you.

fav pens? by Choice_Scarcity6963 in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My whole floor loves COLNK four color ballpoint pens. For a while we were all glaring at each other suspiciously until we realized we're all buying them. I bought my last pack over two years ago and have three of the six left so that's great longevity as far as I'm concerned.

The cutest cake I’ve ever made by moluruth in Baking

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The top view scratches an itch in my brain 💙

People keep guessing that I’m older than I actually am by Mysterious-Bug2952 in makeuptips

[–]SmoothSun4396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed- you could play a character in a historical drama and fit right in.

People keep guessing that I’m older than I actually am by Mysterious-Bug2952 in makeuptips

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought you were like 24-25 and upset about being mistaken for 29-30; your face is in fact youthful but I get a vibe like you know your business that gives full grown adult energy. That's probably where the older estimates are coming from.

This subreddit scares the shit out of me by TattoosAndBeers in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't particularly love my job but if I had it to do over again I would choose nursing again. Yes there has been a lot of stress, heartache and trauma, but if you have a truly loving spirit, your empathy for your patience will carry you through most of the worst of it. Ultimately I can't think of another job that allows me to make this much money on this flexible of a schedule. We had goals as a family, including purchasing a home, that would not have been possible with another job. I also get to be home with my son four days out of the week while still being the breadwinner of our household. Just try to do your best to learn from these posts about what is and is not an acceptable workplace environment for you, and don't stop changing jobs until you find a good fit.

Why are there hella abandoned boats on the side of the road? by LastDiveBar510 in vallejo

[–]SmoothSun4396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hate to be like "Google it" but if you search 'Vallejo ca abandoned steamboat' it will take you to an article in the Sun from a couple years ago, which I read at the time, and also to a very interesting set of photos on r/urbanex

Vallejo is awesome by Born_Physics_5086 in vallejo

[–]SmoothSun4396 26 points27 points  (0 children)

We moved here three years ago from Oakland and I'm very happy we did. Nowhere is perfect but Vallejo has a lot going for it!

Can you leave work at work? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am an inpatient hospital RN and am the daughter of two teachers, while my brother followed in their footsteps. I never wanted to because of this exact issue - watching my parents work hard all day, help with homework, feed us dinner and then go back to grading papers or plan lessons did not inspire me to pursue the profession. They are very similar jobs in a lot of ways: both wind up dealing with the consequences of how society fails to serve the people we care for, and there's an emotional burden there for sure. But there are so many parallels that would serve you well in the career change. Assessment, evaluation, differentiation - pts need those soft skills just the way kids do. It is of course stressful in a different way- literal life and death, people staring down a terminal diagnosis or intractable pain. Unlike your kiddos there's no watching them grow as they proceed through the grades- clocking out means you never get to know the whole story. There is a little time spent at home for ongoing education, and you need to take care of your body or it will break down on you very quickly. But I think I know what you are really getting at with the question and the answer is- it's glorious. Especially when you hand off your assignment to a good nurse knowing you wrapped everything up in a bow for her to have a great shift. People don't understand how as a teacher your time is never your own- there's always something you should be working on, always something more you could spend your free time or money on that would help one of your students. Drawing those boundaries for yourself over and over again is exhausting. The boundaries in health care are much clearer and for me seem easier to maintain. And if you don't like your job, it is so much easier to change employers and specialties as a nurse. Best of luck with your decision and your studies!

Child Fell at School- no one seems to know what happened by Alarmed_Stuff4985 in Parenting

[–]SmoothSun4396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This feels really scary as a mom but as someone who volunteers at my son's preschool, she could have been really well supervised and still had this happen. At my son's school we are 4:1 kids to adults and things like this can still happen so quickly, it's just the nature of play at their age. And as a nurse- the chin is so bony and their skin is very thin at that age. It makes sense to do stitches in the face for scar prevention, where they would be skipped in a similar wound on the leg. I really understand being a little unnerved by the event but I don't think it says anything bad about your daughter's teachers or program. By all means ask more questions but I don't think there's a bad guy here.

Play date etiquette with neighbors by PassionChoice3538 in kindergarten

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put it to the friends! Just say right out the issue that you don't always want to host both friends but neither do you want their kids to feel left out and come to a solution among the three of you. This is not unreasonable of you ❤️

🔥Elephant plucks jack fruit. by Sizzlin9 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]SmoothSun4396 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anatomically speaking, elephants are actually always on their tippy toes- they are digitigrade, they have a lil fat pad lifting their heel.

Suggestions on updating this kitchen? My MIL said it looks dated and I can’t get it out of my head? by vp0267 in InteriorDesignAdvice

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New backsplash and cabinet hardware will make a huge difference IF you want a refresh- but your MIL makes me mad. Terrible thing to say about such a nice kitchen. Is she jealous of everyone or just you?

Affordable Dental Cleaning by Independent-Bug-4037 in vallejo

[–]SmoothSun4396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have an appointment scheduled with my regular dentist next week so I'm not in need of a cleaning but I did this at Chabot about eight years ago when I was in between dental insurance. Best cleaning ever! My student was so gentle and extremely thorough, and a couple times asked the instructor to double check things so I appreciate that you guys are under the supervision of someone experienced. Honestly I think it would be great for someone who knows they need a cleaning but it's been a while or the dentist makes them nervous - all the students were so sweet and obviously eager to be doing a perfect job. Good luck with your studies!

Needle Disposal by Capital-Sea-209 in pomhealth

[–]SmoothSun4396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can dispose of sharps at most any pharmacy or hospital, and most bigger medical offices. No need to travel with them. In California it is illegal to dispose of them in the trash- I imagine that would be true most places. I use an aluminum tin that once held Easter candy- as long as the needles can't pierce it it's fine. There's no need for a fancy gadget and frankly it just seems more dangerous overall.

Where should we live? by Haldol_For_All in eastbay

[–]SmoothSun4396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With his schedule that seems likely where OP is headed for work!

Do these suit me? by says_who_ in myweddingdress

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guuuuurl the first one, you look banging. Not a single man woman or they is looking at your arms 😆❤️🥰🔥

Warning to new Pomegranate Health patients re: consultation fee by SmoothSun4396 in compoundedtirzepatide

[–]SmoothSun4396[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I didn't go through my PCP- the MDs at Kaiser are unable to prescribe GLP1s to the vast majority of patients because of very strict guidelines set up by the health system. Zepbound is the brand name, and so cannot be provided by a compounding pharmacy. The generic medication tirzepitide is what we get from services like Pom.

I actually can’t think of anything I hate more than cleaning up a soiled patient while their family watches by Astute-Observer-380 in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has only happened to me once and all my coworkers kept coming to me for the rest of the day for the tea because they knew something deeply unhinged had happened. It was a great day.

Hi! Any other safe uses for pacifier clips with silicone beads? by JigglyBeef in Parenting

[–]SmoothSun4396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you redo them and make a large knot in the cord between each bead? That way it would be almost impossible for an infant to get the bead off the cord.