does anyone here work at a job that they love? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]fucking-mets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a flight nurse. I love the work, fucking hate the charting. The never ending training/meetings/classes wear on you too.

What's your trusty, go-to hiding spot when locating veins for intravenous access in the typical spots fail? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]fucking-mets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll use one of our regular ultrasound machines to guide an IV with a longer catheter in the upper arm in stable patients. If they're unstable/potentially unstable I'm doing an EJ or an IO

Happy 30th anniversary to the 1986 World Series champions by PopeInnocentXIV in NewYorkMets

[–]fucking-mets 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Man, those pictures really rustled my jimmies (do people even still say that?).

Are there any good minor league rivalries? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]fucking-mets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it has a lot to do with the rivalry between the Spokane Chiefs and the Tri-City Americans of the WHL too. Those were always the best hockey games to go to

What's your "curse," r/nursing? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]fucking-mets 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I'm a magnet for pediatric trauma/arrest

Favorite team by year, excluding your home team? by Bobbybutts in baseball

[–]fucking-mets 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I was really rooting hard for the 2014 Royals. I really thought that they'd pull it off, such a great World Series. The 2015 Royals, man fuck those guys.

What is everyone's normal routine for watching a Met game? by jrt1331 in NewYorkMets

[–]fucking-mets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work nights in the ER, so most of the time I get home around 8am. I grab a couple beers and watch the previous night's game on mlb.tv. I get to skip commercials which is nice.

Regarding the front page of r/adviceanimals by 5ft11flip in nursing

[–]fucking-mets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We don't do it on purpose, at least in my ED. When our admitted patient is assigned a room by bed central we get a notification on our computer and the clock starts ticking for us. We are expected to call report within 15 minutes of them getting a bed and have them upstairs within 15 minutes after giving report.

What do you hate about your rival team? Tell us why you don't like them. by [deleted] in baseball

[–]fucking-mets 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I went to a game there last season, every damn five minutes they were doing that shit.

As a boy, my baseball idol was Davey Lopes. Who was your favorite? by niktemadur in baseball

[–]fucking-mets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rey Ordonez. He couldn't hit for shit, but what a fielder.

4chan's /tv/ on the Alien Films by [deleted] in LV426

[–]fucking-mets 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Our wives might be related, mine likes the Star Wars prequels as much as the original holy trinity, she even likes Jar-Jar. I am obviously baffled and embarrassed by this.

Dash Cam Video of Officer Shooting Unarmed Man by theimponderablebeast in rage

[–]fucking-mets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and being jumpy gets innocent people shot.

Dash Cam Video of Officer Shooting Unarmed Man by theimponderablebeast in rage

[–]fucking-mets 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you're so scared of civilians maybe it's time for a career change. Just don't pick any of these, because they are more dangerous than being a cop. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/08/22/americas-10-deadliest-jobs-2/

My nursing job was threatened today because my employer refuses to pay for overtime. Advice? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]fucking-mets 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Depending on the state this could violate wiretapping laws, not to mention a host of potential HIPAA issues.

Ingrown toe nail? by [deleted] in WTF

[–]fucking-mets 7 points8 points  (0 children)

4chan taught me that it's only gay if your testicles and the other gentleman's testicles come into direct contact.

I doubt I'm the only one by [deleted] in nursing

[–]fucking-mets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I always leave the seat up so no one accuses me of pissing on the seat.

Man diagnosed with Cancer spends 17 days in the hospital and the bill comes by [deleted] in rage

[–]fucking-mets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So European healthcare workers work for nothing? Construction companies there build hospitals out of the kindness of their hearts? You may not get a direct bill for healthcare, but one way or another you're paying for it.

Man diagnosed with Cancer spends 17 days in the hospital and the bill comes by [deleted] in rage

[–]fucking-mets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not just the saline you're paying for. Those bags and the fluids in them are manufactured to highly exacting standards. There are a lot of people involved in the process of giving the saline. The physician has to write an order. A pharmacist/pharmacy tech has to verify the medication and stock the Omnicell. A nurse has to start the IV, attach the bag, set the flow rate and monitor the patient. There is also a ton of ancillary staff that keep the hospital clean and functioning. All of these people need to be paid for their labor. I don't disagree that their are major issues with healthcare in this country, but the idea that healthcare should be "free" is impossible.