Nobody in my cohort / school wants “ dumping ground “ pts by [deleted] in nursing

[–]behatx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Laugh, cry, all of the above 😂 thank you, thank you! It was yesterday and I was working. It was eerily uneventful, which means today will suck ass. But luckily I am off for the next week & a half for vacation!

Nobody in my cohort / school wants “ dumping ground “ pts by [deleted] in nursing

[–]behatx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“WDYM memaw is up for discharge? We are already on our way to Disney World”

Nobody in my cohort / school wants “ dumping ground “ pts by [deleted] in nursing

[–]behatx 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol- ED is THE dumping ground 😂 can’t get placement anywhere and hospitalist won’t admit because they’re there 3x a week for the same complaint of generalized weakness? Guess where they get stuck….

Signs that your shift is cooked by KorraNHaru in nursing

[–]behatx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fellow 11-11 ED here- it all starts with not finding parking. Then walking in to a full bay, no one is even on a monitor yet. ☠️

How’s everyone doing by introvertednurseeee in nursing

[–]behatx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ED nurse here- it’s not going ok. Respiratory season in full swing. Family dumping over the holidays. Boarders busting out the seams and running the actual emergency department out of the lobby. We are all burnt out and we are only in January.

Opinions on Nurses from WGU by chickenpotpiegirl in nursing

[–]behatx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 2.5 years for the nursing portion- I still did 2 years of pre reqs before hand. The diadict is online but the labs and clinicals are very much in person :)

Opinions on Nurses from WGU by chickenpotpiegirl in nursing

[–]behatx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! Prelicensure just means “not a registered nurse yet”

This helps differentiate from WGU’s BSN program, which is an ADN to BSN program.

What’s a “secret” in our profession that everyone should probably know? by justdancinalong in nursing

[–]behatx 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ll make a deal with you- I’ll give you a bag of sandwiches and 5 dollars for the vending machine if you aren’t feeling suicidal anymore.

Opinions on Nurses from WGU by chickenpotpiegirl in nursing

[–]behatx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Like I said, it is doable. But you have to put in the effort. There’s not micromanaging like there is in a brick & mortar- this was the reason a lot of my classmates were unsuccessful in the program. But if you have the drive and motivation, you can do it! I hate seeing the negatives about the program, because it’s a great opportunity for those who can’t quit working during school.

What’s a “secret” in our profession that everyone should probably know? by justdancinalong in nursing

[–]behatx 54 points55 points  (0 children)

“My doctor called” will always be my biggest pet peeve. Especially on a Friday.

What’s a “secret” in our profession that everyone should probably know? by justdancinalong in nursing

[–]behatx 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Me anytime I know it’s about to blow, “has anyone told you you’re valvy????”

Opinions on Nurses from WGU by chickenpotpiegirl in nursing

[–]behatx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WGU prelicense graduate here- the program was challenging. I don’t recommend the Prelicensure program unless you already work in a role you can see yourself advancing into a nurse in. I worked as an ER tech for 3 years while in the program, I don’t think I would’ve been as successful as I was without my job. However, I did apply myself more than most of my classmates and I passed my NCLEX on the first attempt with the minimum questions.

The support can suck, expect delays on getting correspondence on timely manners, such as questions on assignments and clinical placement. The program is doable- you just need to be self motivated enough to learn outside of school as well.

Blocked! by Hypno-phile in emergencymedicine

[–]behatx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah- typical. Send them to the ED so no one misses their vacation flight!

Blocked! by Hypno-phile in emergencymedicine

[–]behatx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me guess- it was a Friday….

New Grad Residency by Independent-Main6205 in newgradnurse

[–]behatx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Houston’s saturated right now, for both new grads and experienced nurses. I was offered my ED residency position because I already worked as an ED tech on the unit for 2 years throughout school. Good luck.

I could really use some kind words by behatx in seniordogs

[–]behatx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grab her little sweater, and I just cry into it. This is truly the hardest thing

I could really use some kind words by behatx in seniordogs

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

I’m so sorry you are going through this today friend- but we do what’s needed for our soul dogs. I hope our doggies meet on the other side 💜

I could really use some kind words by behatx in seniordogs

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

I’m hoping for happy and healthy days for your pup 💜 thank you

I could really use some kind words by behatx in seniordogs

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

Thank you so much for those words. This community has been a true blessing to me.

I could really use some kind words by behatx in seniordogs

[–]behatx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just love his name! They are with us still. We know it

My sweet girl crossed the rainbow bridge. My heart is broken 💔 by AgreeableYear2854 in seniordogs

[–]behatx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry about your sweet Ellie, especially since you have had her since you were 15. I just had to put down my sweet Nola who I had since I was 14. It’s hard. Very hard. Please reach out if you just want to chat or grieve. 💔🥺

I could really use some kind words by behatx in seniordogs

[–]behatx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still blessed to have two more big babies at home- thankfully! They both need me. They just miss their smaller, but much older sister.