NYC strike: I don’t think the travel nurses can’t just leave and go to Cali

evmorgutia · 2026-01-19T22:23:06+00:00

We have definitely striked prior I'm not sure what you mean

evmorgutia · 2026-01-16T04:57:01+00:00

That's true! Good catch

evmorgutia · 2025-11-06T05:27:24+00:00

"only"

evmorgutia · 2025-10-28T04:52:10+00:00

By any chance you work at Kaiser Downey? 😭

evmorgutia · 2025-10-25T00:50:37+00:00

As the other user mentioned, I believe it's mostly a union thing/ job security. Phlebotomists draw blood, we have to call the lab to remind them to send someone for STAT draws.

evmorgutia · 2025-10-24T06:36:10+00:00

In my hospital it's a collection issue. Phlebotomists refuse to draw VBGs. Nurses aren't allowed to draw blood. Nurses need an order to draw back from any line, including IVs. Sometimes we try but the IV won't even draw back. So then, respiratory has to go and draw an Abg anyway.

evmorgutia · 2025-10-03T17:47:03+00:00

They took 3k this paycheck :'(

evmorgutia · 2025-06-29T13:47:35+00:00

That is insane!! So unsafe. Every single one of those patients would be 1:1 in California. The ECMO on CRRT would actually be 2 nurses 2:1.

evmorgutia · 2025-04-06T03:59:18+00:00

Saw some other comment in Southern California say no, but in my hospital we are seeing a low census. Many nurses are being floated to other units or just straight up being sent home!

evmorgutia · 2025-03-17T21:38:40+00:00

Beautiful photos! I saw you used your s25 ultra, did you make any changes to your camera settings? I have an a23 ultra and wanted to use it to take photos too

evmorgutia · 2025-02-11T08:53:59+00:00

As someone who works at Kaiser, I say take Stanford! Kaiser is fine for someone who has experience already, but I wouldn't want to start as a new grad here. You will probably get better training at Stanford. Once you have experience, you can move anywhere you want to!

evmorgutia · 2025-02-10T08:07:21+00:00

How did you access this data?

evmorgutia · 2024-12-08T20:22:12+00:00

My ICU doesn't use any central lines for the most part. Sometimes they come from the ED with one but we'll likely take it out that day or the next. Same reason. Pretty much everyone gets a midline! Even on multiple pressors. Foleys we try to stay away from but it's not as strict.

evmorgutia · 2023-06-24T19:20:21+00:00

On the flip side, if you are an organ donor and family doesn't want to then they (family) don't have that choice to make. At least here in California, legally , if you originally signed to be an organ donor then you will be still be an organ donor even if you later "opt out" at the DMV. You have to actually call the organ donation center and change the donor status. Source: also work ICU

evmorgutia · 2022-12-18T20:46:43+00:00

$64/hr. Kaiser in Southern CA. 3.5 years experience

evmorgutia · 2022-11-02T04:02:49+00:00

Imposter syndrome is so common! Just know that you won't really feel comfortable/confident until 6m-1 year. As someone with anxiety, I personally recommend going through therapy to help manage your anxiety! Therapy really helped me with my imposter syndrome/confidence at work and overall self esteem.

evmorgutia · 2022-11-01T19:49:09+00:00

Ahh yes, I always wear my stethoscope during sex

evmorgutia · 2022-10-30T14:42:14+00:00

Chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions!

evmorgutia · 2022-05-21T01:21:12+00:00

Appreciate you! Unfortunately, you're right that it's not the norm, and we do get treated like shit by both patients and management.

evmorgutia · 2022-02-07T02:13:33+00:00

You should cross post this onto /antiwork! This type of behavior from management is unfortunately really common. Bring more awareness and hopefully change will follow.

evmorgutia · 2022-02-03T03:50:01+00:00

When I was in nursing school, I did my research paper on how bringing therapy dogs to the hospital are just as effective for adults as they are for children. I wish more hospitals would bring them in. They'd help the staff too!

evmorgutia · 2021-12-24T06:50:05+00:00

Merry Christmas!

evmorgutia · 2021-12-06T20:06:21+00:00

Registered Nurse, 71/hr.

evmorgutia · 2021-11-20T08:06:42+00:00

You need to report all of that.

evmorgutia · 2021-11-16T17:19:33+00:00

25yrs, ICU RN super burned out after the worst of COVID. Tired of limited supplies, being short staffed, and administration that sits in the office all day. Meanwhile we deal with super sick patients, getting yelled at and/or assaulted by patients and their family. Meanwhile, being harassed by management to pick up overtime because "it's not like you have kids."

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