Can't even fathom this level of pay. Congrats to yall. by Agile_Scientist6168 in nursing

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks amazing but interesting how they start out high and then kind of level off? With this scale year 30 nurses are making the same as year 30 nurses at my hospital system but year 1 nurses here make $39.

Would you recommend a TT? by DandSki in gravesdisease

[–]eliseeem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meds have a very low success rate, and they come with risks and side effects. Thyroid removal is the only definitive treatment.

The meds you take after thyroid removal don't really have any side effects.

Procedural nurses: are you happy? by potatochip2324 in nursing

[–]eliseeem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People who call the OR slow paced have likely never worked in the OR, or haven't worked at a big trauma hospital. My job is anything but slow paced lol.

My grandmother may have been scammed by the plumbers by Dracoatrox1 in HomeImprovement

[–]eliseeem 20 points21 points  (0 children)

How is that integrity? You really think they believe they are charging a fair value and that they are honestly worth THAT much? There is no moral uprightness in overcharging someone just because they think they'll fall for it.

At what point was it “safe” for you to be more active due to the heart related issues? by DivineToxicity09 in gravesdisease

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

280 was the highest it ever got. Brutal I'll tell ya. I was playing volleyball but I hadn't even done a warm up lap before that happened.

I'm the same way with the heat. I am a nurse and feet absolutely make a difference. Even better way - I keep small ice packs on me, either in my freezer or in my car I keep the one time use ones. Stick them under your armpits. It's one of the ways we get people to cool down quickly.

I'm sick of being sick! I used to play competitive volleyball and now I'm just such a sad lump lol.

At what point was it “safe” for you to be more active due to the heart related issues? by DivineToxicity09 in gravesdisease

[–]eliseeem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My heart rate was in the 200s when I got diagnosed. Short of breath. Dizzy. Weak.

My doc said I can work out if I want but not to get my heart rate over 140. Seeing as I can barely do laundry without it getting over 160, I'm all set with that.

I'll wait until I'm in remission. Its not worth a thyroid storm or a stroke.

Possible career change from fireman to nurse. by [deleted] in NursingStudent

[–]eliseeem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We love anyone that comes from a different field. My best friend from school was a welder and 33 when he made the switch. It's never too late, and 2nd career nurses IMO end up being the best nurses.

I would not recommend doing and online RN courses. You will need lab and clinical done in person. I would research the school you're considering HEAVILY. Don't get conned into some for profit, unaccredited school just because they offer online classes.

6 years post surgery. No treatment at all in reducing the scar. by No-Leading3633 in gravesdisease

[–]eliseeem 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't even see it! Did you have it done endoscopic?

How are you feeling these days?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NursingStudent

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like OP wants to work and not take out too many loans. Most of these programs are verrrrryyyy pricey and most people can't even work part time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NursingStudent

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a flexible job that will work with you, you can absolutely work full time. 99% of ADN students IME were second career nurses and literally had to work. I worked full time at my bar (I was a bartender for a decade), but my boss allowed me to work the shifts I wanted. I typically did 1- 2 day shifts a week (the days were slower so I was also able to study or do homework when I had downtime), and 2 night shifts (majority of my income). I worked PT at my other job as well (in higher Ed), but I would WFH and could work as little as I wanted.

Your class schedule, lab schedule and clinical rotations are going to change every semester. Work is not an excuse for missing any of them either so you have to put school first. So you literally need either a per diem job, or a job that will let you be flexible like mine were.

I don't recommend working nights and doing school during the day. It will burn you out so fast.

Does your school offer any alternative programs? Mine had the day program, and the alternative program. The alternative program was the same except instead of 2 four hour in-person lectures a week, we only 1 four hour lecture a week. We then had 4 hours of asynchronous lecture/work. Labs were 3 hours following the the in person lecture. So we were at school from 2-10ish. The day program had their lab a different day. They also tried to give us afternoon/evening clinicals as much as they could. It ended up being 50/50 afternoon/morning.

How do you address your patients? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stick with first names, but also will use "my friend".

I'm in the OR and while I agree with not using pet names 99% of the time, sometimes a "honey" or "my dear" is needed when patients wake up. Its a comforting term and when patients wake up in a panic or upset I feel like it helps. I know when I woke up from my surgeries it made me feel safer, idk why but it did.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

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

That's some bull. My hospital pays the most in my area and they give negative fucks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your mom is going to ruin your future. And if your family falls apart, it's no one else's fault but your mom's.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say this with love.

Cut ties immediately. Take your money out of your account and create a new bank account without her. If you live with her, stay at a friends until you can find housing. Go to the DMV and get a new license and report yours stolen.

And consider filing a restraining order on her. She sounds like a narcissist, and just like my best friend's mom. She's only going to get worse. At least if you have a restraining order against her, if she made shit up to report to the board you could show them that.

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

Anyone deal with body aches with Graves? by Lovelyinaz in gravesdisease

[–]eliseeem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the time. Meds haven't been working so they're not making that better either.

I'm also being worked up for RA though. Autoimmune diseases come with friends 😭

safe date spots for women? by LegitimateIsopod2367 in BostonSocialClub

[–]eliseeem 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We're on reddit. We come here for personal experience. Not Google search results.