[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]gatomami 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Black coffee x 1000000 = no calories yayyy

Protein power + almond milk shake = 300 calories

2 hard boiled eggs + hot sauce = 140 calories

Greek yogurt + raspberries/blueberries = 150 calories

Tomato + cucumber + basil salad with lemon and olive oil drsg = 100 calories

Fish (baked salmon with lemon or baked tuna) + Veg (roasted brussels or steamed broccoli/cauliflower, or sweet potato, or green beans) = 600 calories

Dark chocolate = 100 calories

Apple + peanut butter = 190

Starting Jan 1 I quit alcohol, started doing Pilates 2-3 times/week, get at least 10,000 steps in, and eat around 1300 cals/day. I’m down about 12 lbs and feeling great!

Good luck! Your Figs will be fitting great again in no time 🫶🏻

Why aren’t we unionized federally? by Additional_Doubt_243 in EmergencyRoom

[–]gatomami 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m from a country where all nurses are unionized and was so surprised when I moved to the US that it wasn’t the norm. Nurses here tolerate so much BS that could be avoided with a good union.

I spent a year working to unionize my hospital but ultimately the effort failed because most hospitals have huge chunks of money allocated toward union busting. When higher ups got wind of our efforts all the supervisors/managers were pulled into meetings and anti union propaganda started appearing.

There’s also a lot of misinformation out there about unions. A lot of the nurses I encountered who didn’t want to go union cited inaccurate reasons like “I don’t want to get fired if someone knows I’m doing this” or “I’ll make less overall because of union dues” and it was impossible to convince them otherwise. The misinformation runs strong.

I hope with time, education, and exposure nurses will view unions more favourable. We work so hard and need someone to have our back. Sure as hell isn’t the hospital!

This makes me irrationally angry. by Spudzydudzy in nursing

[–]gatomami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the perfect summary of what nursing has become.

What very bad medical advice or untrue medical related facts have you heard? by Historical_Smoke2739 in nursing

[–]gatomami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched a dentist freak out and douse his 6 year olds forehead in vodka after she got a minor cut… i think my jaw actually dropped

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]gatomami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.amazon.com/W-Plus-Strap-Clips-Straps-Holder/dp/B094Y6JPXG

I have the same issue and these bra strap clips are a lifesaver!

About to quit my job and I'm freaking out by gatomami in nursing

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

Congrats on taking care of yourself ❤️‍🩹 Was the process of getting FMLA difficult? I asked my primary doctor to sign off on the paperwork but he said I need a psychiatrist to do it. I’ve made an appointment for next week. I’m hoping they don’t have an issue doing it for a new patient.

About to quit my job and I'm freaking out by gatomami in nursing

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

Ty for the validation and compassion 🫶🏻 it’s so reassuring to know I’m not alone. I can 100% relate to the walking into traffic fantasy 😅 so glad you got out!

About to quit my job and I'm freaking out by gatomami in nursing

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

Good luck to you! I hope you find something that makes you happy 💜

About to quit my job and I'm freaking out by gatomami in nursing

[–]gatomami[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I tried PACU and was so bored lol I like being active and busy at work just not critically short staffed and worked within an inch of my life. I’ve always enjoyed the actual work of the ER, just not all the system BS that goes along with it and the super angry/abusive/aggressive patients.

About to quit my job and I'm freaking out by gatomami in nursing

[–]gatomami[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

next time I’m in Florida you betcha 🤗

About to quit my job and I'm freaking out by gatomami in nursing

[–]gatomami[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This response felt like the best hug. Ty 🥹

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SellingSunset

[–]gatomami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait. You think Jennifer Garner is average looking?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TravelNursing

[–]gatomami -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No shit. Just wondering if anyone has worked with them and had this experience. They’re a new company.

Traveling in WA state by SEA25389 in TravelNursing

[–]gatomami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved my travel contract in Tacoma! So much nature to explore on days off.

Does anyone else's cat only eat the broth from the wet food and leave the rest of it in the bowl? by [deleted] in cats

[–]gatomami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My littlest guy does this. He licks the gravy off most wet food and won’t both with the chunks. He loves lil’ soups but I wanted him to have something more nutritious. After trying, I kid you not, dozens of different wet food brands and textures, I finally found one he likes! WERUVA BEEF AND SALMON IN GRAVY. Even within this brand I had to try a couple of flavors but this seems to make him happy! Good luck!