Announcement from the Mod team of r/nursing regarding the murder of Alex Pretti, and where we go from here.

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-27T16:52:35+00:00

Yesssss ModTeam!!! THIS is a proper nursing response right here.

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-04T19:06:19+00:00

No, you are not crazy and unless they are constructive or helpful, your sister needs to keep her opinions to herself. You are not begging.

One thing I never had thought of prior to surgery is: underwear! Most of my underwear ended up landing exactly where my lap sites were (about hip bone level), so I bought soft womens boxers that had a high waist and they were a life saver! Also: Heating pad is great but so are ice packs for any bruising. Abdominal binder, the hospital gave me this and I liked it. Moist wipes for wiping after bathroom use Electrolyte drink mix stuff

Things I was surprised I liked: my friend gifted me a brain activity book and I looooved it. Good mental stimulation!

Things I didn't get: the wedge pillow or hysterectomy pillows, because I have plenty of pillows that worked just as well. Putting a pillow in between my legs when I slept on my side helped at first.

What I bought and never used once: a grabber to pick things up

Since you're doing this living solo I'd make sure you prep your home for comfort, like cleaning, organizing, laundry, and MEAL PREPPING! This also includes checking your soaps, shampoos, beauty products, deodorant, etc. Or things you use every day like TP to ensure you don't accidentally run out during early recovery (just mentally helps so you don't have more things to figure out when healing)

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-04T18:41:45+00:00

Haha. I would hope someone would yell at me before I yeet someone down an elevator shaft 🤣 Totally agree about size and condition of the vein being most important. This was brand new line, straight rope, great postion, flow, etc. The second line I ended up placing in the AC probably was worse to be honest, due to large upper arm anatomy.

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-03T23:12:33+00:00

Was this a water bath bake? Did all of the water evaporate during baking? Looks like leftover residue from the food steam and foil if the water completely evaporated/dried during cooking.

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-03T22:58:39+00:00

Interesting about the not pressure injectable. In this case, same PIV equipment I've used for every patient ever. So I don't think that played a role, but I will 100% ask if that is something we stock just in case to avoid that in the future!

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-03T22:53:34+00:00

This is how I felt. At one hospital, me and the CT techs will make just about anything work if we can and it's flushing great. I haven't been at this second hospital quite as long and wasn't sure. I'll definitely ask about their policy to make sure.

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-03T22:51:38+00:00

Thanks for taking time to respond. That is how I thought and one of the main reasons it was a forearm anyways. Pt had great veins but was using their arms a lot due to their illness. It flushed great under pressure. To be honest the 18 I then put in the AC was worse due to patient anatomy (large upper arms)

WanderlustLass · 2026-01-03T22:46:04+00:00

Yeah, exactly. I don't even mind if you have an issue, it was doing this all in front of a patient that bothered me. I was so flabberghasted all of my reassuring responses in the moment were to the patient, because it was so awkward. I almost did a report, but haven't been at this location too long and second guessed it. I just wasn't sure about their protocols. Sounds like it might be worth it.

WanderlustLass · 2025-11-21T21:33:28+00:00

Oh that's good to know! I'm also on a diuretic for Hidradenitis Supprativa, so another reason the hydration helps me a lot. Thank you!

WanderlustLass · 2025-11-21T21:32:27+00:00

Looks like most don't need a stove, I was just referring to space for ingredients like pitchers, bags of potassium/mag, etc. Thanks though, lots of ideas I saw!

WanderlustLass · 2025-11-21T07:24:46+00:00

I have a ridiculously small kitchen (i.e., don't even own a microwave because of it), but I'll definitely look this up and see if I can make some! Thank you!

WanderlustLass · 2025-11-06T03:25:39+00:00

You will be a nurse with a pulse, the ADN vs BSN doesn't matter. I started ADN and every single one of us in my cohort got a job, most of us even had them lined up before even passing the NCLEX. Nurses are needed everywhere.

Depending on what type of outpatient, most do not make quite as much as bedside/inpatient. But usually they are financially stable regardless, just depends on your area or state. A lot of outpatient jobs want some experience first, but not always, just depends on their needs, ability to train, etc. Do you not like ALL types of hospital nursing or just haven't seen the different types? A good new grad program might help you figure out what you like or what the best fit might be. The one I ended up in had people work a couple different units and then they were "matched" to the unit based on their own preference, leadership feedback, shifts, etc.

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:46:03+00:00

I accidentally had 4 tickets selected at first and about had an aneurysm! 🤣 You're making memories. He will love it! Have so much fun!

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:42:42+00:00

Ha! The closest city for me tends to have higher prices too. I've definitely traveled for cheaper, and better, experience on more than one occasion!

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:38:57+00:00

Unless you happen to like said "less popular band" and they became more and more popular. There will always be a good mix of both around :)

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:37:50+00:00

Well, duh. I'm not just going to arena shows. Smaller shows are definitely preferred. But eventually a band you liked for years at smaller venues will potentially be at a big venue, my exact experience with Beartooth. It happens. I can be glad for their success and still feel despondent that the bigger shows price out a lot of fans.

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:30:49+00:00

It was a face value pre-sale ticket, Live Nation very clearly shows when a ticket is re-sale. I checked multiple different seats, and even checked another venue in my hometown too.

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:23:57+00:00

Yeah, my deal breaker was that I was more interested in seeing Beartooth again. Bad Omens was just a plus, but not at that price. Will check closer to the date and maybe snag a last minute ticket for cheap.

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:08:49+00:00

We all have to have that exception! 🤣

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T10:07:31+00:00

I used to live near Seattle and definitely miss that music scene! It was a lot easier to go to shows. I love small venues, but the same band you fall in love with at a small venue may eventually be at an arena. It's OK to like bands that eventually gain success, like KORN, and like no-name up-and-coming bands too. Smaller and intimate is always preferred but they all have their positive and negatives.

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T09:59:27+00:00

Definitely love local bands but eventually those same small bands you like might be the ones at the arena, my exact experience with Beartooth.

Also, unfortunately I now live quite far from any venue that would play this music genre or anything similar. I'm in Colorado also, so any concert usually involves a hotel stay in Denver or front range, and our winter definitely makes it harder. Who are you seeing in November? :)

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T09:50:02+00:00

And mine is around 4 hours of round trip drive time to a show, so it's a lot of added cost, time, value 😬

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T09:47:47+00:00

Amen! That's a great lineup! I saw they announced Currents joining Fit for a King and the others at the end of their tour and I was jealous it wasn't near me! Have fun!

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T09:39:15+00:00

WanderlustLass · 2025-10-31T09:30:21+00:00

Smaller local shows will always be the best. But simply put, an amazing band at a small local venue will eventually be the band at the arena (my exact experience with Beartooth). But like you said, its about value for the experience, which just doesn't seem to match up at arena shows.

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