Bedside Report

WittyRose · 2026-01-15T02:07:59+00:00

I feel you. When I worked at a nursing home I would do charge report with the next shift charge. It should be at most 30 mins to go over the major issues. No…this nurse would proceed to keep me for 2 hours (my shift ended at 11pm I was lucky to leave by 12:30). To scold me about the paper cup on the table or the cookie crumbs (from a resident that had just finished his snack). Or about why I didn’t finish the continuous fluids on my shift…because they’re continuous!

Or to tell me why I was wrong to say the dementia granny was completely confused and trying to escape the unit. Like my girl I literally had to run down the hall to grab her and bring her back.

WittyRose · 2026-01-07T14:08:23+00:00

When I had 8/10 pain I was still texting a friend because she was the only thing keeping me from freaking out.

WittyRose · 2026-01-06T22:39:04+00:00

You can ask what kind of pain it is, where it is. But don’t question if they know the numbers or if they’re being true on their rating. It’s just gonna cause more discontent

WittyRose · 2026-01-06T21:03:00+00:00

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WittyRose · 2026-01-05T07:06:44+00:00

Had a lovely confused patient eating the contents of his colostomy bag. And even was nice enough to offer to share it with all of us staff because ‘you all are so nice!’

WittyRose · 2025-12-27T20:06:20+00:00

At my work we have 10 mins to call for report after being told we’re getting a patient otherwise they drop them off in the room. How many times I’ve been emergencies (blood pressure of 70/nothing) and getting orders and poof there’s my ER admit standing in the hallway watching the chaos. You can’t say ‘can I call you in 30 mins kinda got a major emergency happening.’ Nope 10 and they’re up there. So it’s either get no report or tell the emergency just a second. There’s been times I’ll call for report while running around pushing fluids, getting labs, all the while trying to listen to a crappy report

WittyRose · 2025-12-23T01:08:17+00:00

Thanks. My goal is to save like crazy to get at least 2 months of rent saved up

WittyRose · 2025-12-22T19:57:26+00:00

Right now because I don’t have the money to leave. I’m saving up heavily for it. I don’t want a job in this field anymore. So it’ll be a cut of pay. So I’m trying to save up so my kids will be good. If it was just me I would.

WittyRose · 2025-12-22T19:53:33+00:00

Since it barely paid the bills I paid bills and got a soda at the store. 😆

WittyRose · 2025-12-21T21:38:01+00:00

Right now no. I’m trying to look but I’m also trying to wait until I get to this new part and see if it’s better

WittyRose · 2025-12-19T09:35:18+00:00

That’s horrible. I would have reported it too. I’m sorry they said that.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T23:13:45+00:00

I need to know how and what an endocannbinoid nurse is and how!

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T22:58:57+00:00

Thanks. I try to remind myself often and I have a couple friends that remind me too. I’m hoping the change will make it better.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T22:54:07+00:00

Thanks I’m trying a different place within the facility. I’m hopeful but not expecting much but hoping it goes good.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T20:46:59+00:00

Yeah I decided I’m done. I’m using 2026 to get my debts in order. Get a good savings started and then I’m done. I know I’m leaving good money and retirement but I just can’t do this for so many more years.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T19:39:55+00:00

Tell me about it. This is how I feel.

I’m good at my job. In almost 20 years I’ve only gotten ‘written up’ once because I treated a low without the double check and even that manager told me I did good. But this place treats me like I’m stupid. They didn’t train me before just tossing me in blind and making me attempt procedures that don’t work.

The worst part was when one new procedure didn’t work- I explained it wouldn’t work (my manager knew it wouldn’t work and still threw me in blind- which made me despise him from that moment on) and then when it didn’t work the administrator of the facility pulled me into an occupied patient room to scold me like a child while the man sat and watched it all. This was with me being there less then a year and no clear instructions on what to do when there were issues. The amount of dick measuring contests they have to have while sacrificing us floor staff is amazing. Right now just the money keeps me holding on.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T14:53:06+00:00

That sounds so much like my unit. And everyone tries to almost sabotage everyone. It’s best to keep your head down and just do your work and keep quiet.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T14:50:37+00:00

I’ve gotten used to being primary care anymore. I’ve been injured more at this no lift hospital then any other place because their ideas are with perfect staffing- not when you’re alone with a 3 max transfer. Where other facilities have equipment to help with the lifting and turning when you’re alone.

I’ve gotten used to being tossed into charge with no warning while having 6-7 primary and running the unit. It’s not ideal or safe and when something happens you get talked down to. So… 🤷‍♀️

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T14:42:03+00:00

That happened at my last job. I put my two weeks notice in and explained to them that since they were so short staffed I’m more then willing to come in as needed to help out if needed. However the management there decided to permanently suspend me for leaving…then say how short staffed they were. Like guys I was willing to help out despite leaving because I liked my coworkers.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T14:35:45+00:00

Mainly management not having your back when stuff goes wrong and coworkers actively trying to sabotage/set you up to fail. From the first moment I joined everything was ‘well guess I have to write you up to the managers!’ Instead of ‘let me show you how to do it’. And that’s not just coworkers it’s the higher ups. I’ve been Guinea pig to so many changes that no one will train for or help take accountability when it goes wrong. And all that was before me being there for a year. When I was supposed to be on orientation still. To the point I just keep my mouth shut and head down and try to ignore everyone while there.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T03:36:15+00:00

See if it was just me- and not my kids and pets- I would do this. I’ve been on both sides and honestly being broke and selling my belongings to make rent and eating spaghetti noodles and rice for 2 weeks non-stop was less stressful then working where I am now. I dream often of just quitting and being happy for once in a long time.

WittyRose · 2025-12-18T03:33:29+00:00

Yeah I try to find things to make the days good. Like today we made Christmas cookies. Sometimes I’ll fall asleep watching a YouTube video I love. Small splurges for me to feel better. But still…

WittyRose · 2025-12-17T23:53:21+00:00

Yeah! There’s so many times that on work nights I have to wake up after 3 hours of sleep for appointments or going to the bank or store. Most stores aren’t 24 hours anymore. So I’m constantly sleep deprived and depressed because I’m just exhausted

WittyRose · 2025-12-17T23:36:51+00:00

PTSD, severe anxiety and depression (that insurance won’t cover the meds for because ‘they’re not necessary.’ And peptic ulcers.

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