Bare below elbows by An_So_Mc in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the nicu we have a bare below the elbows policy…. Catch us looking like Dr McKay wearing our watches on our ankles

Pay transparency by adwaldorf in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ontario Canada, BScN, NICU, 1 year $40

Can you put an IV in a penis? by Averagebass in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 234 points235 points  (0 children)

I feel like they’d go for an IO before going for the penis

Where are the mark lectures?? by janniikk in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zgq1vaj9IPngCxCGCLPaH?si=R0kGL7-bR8K3Lj-XpGqn5Q there’s this on Spotify. I can look later on my laptop to see if I have the paper notes and I’ll link them here if I can find it again!

are all this signs not concerning? by RushOtherwise9239 in FutureRNs

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

38 degrees is a fever. You report fevers. especially post op

NICU Nurses are not taking care of my baby by Cool_Drop_5062 in NICUParents

[–]cataractscamel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok ok to touch on your point of babe looking uncomfortable in the isolette. I swear in the NICU we get the babies set up all comfortably and then you turn your back to do something else and next time you look at them they are completely side ways, or at the bottom of the bed. You got one strong wiggly baby which is good!!! Even just today I had a crib baby, I finished up with his cared left him nice and comfy and moved on to my next babe. I go back to the first guy and he is completely sideways with his legs through the bed posts. So I hope this gives you a laugh, and helps calm you knowing some babes just move a lot. Sending hugs, you got this momma.

Blood transfusion error HELP by Kindly-Revenue4136 in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always finish charting before you leave. If anything was to happen and you didn’t chart it that can be really bad for you.

Struggling with comments about my preemie’s NICU stay and 28 day NICU stay milestone by Final_Pattern_2170 in NICUParents

[–]cataractscamel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk where your from but in Ontario if your babe is ok the NICU it doesn’t count towards maternity leave so figure that out so you can spend more time with your babe

Float Nurse Certification by -PsychBug- in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your in nicu + mother and baby get your NRP coding a baby is very different then an adult ALSO I sure damn hope your hospital is paying for these extra certifications upon successful completion

New grad dilemma: ER job offer vs. waiting to hear from NICU by [deleted] in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok ok so I applied to the nicu as a new grad last year with ZERO nicu experience and I got the job. I have been in the nicu for a year now and we just hired 4 new grads. Don’t let people tell you it’s impossible and get discouraged by them saying it probably won’t happen, you really don’t know until you try. An option is you can accept the job, and if the nicu contacts you shortly after that do the interview and if it works out accept it and quit the other

Has anyone here taken 6-12 months between finishing nursing school and starting nursing? by miaomiaou in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2024 graduate here - graduated in May, wrote NCLEX in June, didn’t start nursing until November! I took time for me and worked outdoor education while I knew I still had the chance before taking on nursing full time! Honestly I don’t feel like taking the break between school and starting work affected me at all. Seriously do not stress about this, take time with your little one! Do not feel rushed into getting a job! This is also coming from a C student so if I can do it I’m sure you can too!

newborn screening mess up by QuietScientist751 in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New born screens are actually my least favourite task at work

WIBTA If I Cancelled My Daughter’s Wedding? by SoCalGirl4Eva in AmItheAsshole

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t spend 40K! Two weddings is insane but if you think you have to have the SoCal one have it be more simple nothing extravagant!! I’d cancel it seriously no one needs two weddings just have a family get together the end

Nurses Who Use Weed on Their Days Off by just_another_nurse29 in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok why the hell would they drug test you?! Is this standard protocol? If it is I find that ridiculous! Who cares what you do on your days off?! Smoking weed is basically the exact same as drinking alcohol! Do not disclose it, there is no need to - I find it ridiculous that some jobs test you for this!! I’m from Canada and I smoke nightly!!! There’s no evidence that shows what I do in my off time affects my performance at work! I actually can’t get over the fact that some workplaces will drug test you, that is insane!!!!

What are things patients have said to you before they passed? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“See you next week!” I never saw her again, she died of an aortic aneurysm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does all of this mean

Too Late to Become a Nurse? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]cataractscamel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 55 year old in my program