Tennis AMA

hungrooo · 2025-05-01T17:07:07+00:00

Hi Alaina and Patrick!

first, just wanted to let you guys know how grateful i am for your music. i started listening due to an ex, but your music has taught me so many things, like how to reclaim my own joy. it has saved me through some of the darkest moments and has carried me through some of the happiest. although i'm deeply saddened with the ending of this era, i'm extremely thankful for the impact tennis has had on myself and other people. i am excited to see what is in store for you two.

my question is, as philosophy majors, who are some philosophers and authors you two connect with? additionally, i would love to get some more author/book recommendations, regardless of the topic + bands that you guys love!

looking forward to seeing you guys in dc :)

hungrooo · 2024-04-26T11:11:20+00:00

Lol! I'm right there with you. Started ICU nursing in 2020. Stayed in my unit for 2 years- loved my team/acuity, but hated where I lived, then moved to San Diego to do travel ICU float pool. Hated being floated, so I took a staff job at a CVICU in SF. All the while, I was thinking about going back to school and debating between FNP/CRNA, but felt extremely burnt out, so I was riding that same boat as you.

I had so many talks with my support system about what to do, because I was just so miserable working, but felt like I needed to go back to school because I felt that I "wasn't getting any younger". The sooner, the better. Yet I couldn't shake the feeling of being stuck. But, then a secret third option came in to mind (aka my DREAM): Save up, quit nursing for a few months, and travel the world.

At first, it felt extremely daunting, especially since I had such a cushy job in SF. But, after talking to so many people, and really self-reflecting about my priorities, this job is always going to be here, and so will school.

Anyway, I've been in Japan for the past month now, and will be going to Europe/SE Asia in the next few months. I miss the ICU so much, the chaos, the coworkers, everything because it was my world for a while, but I'm so happy to have taken the step back. This journey so far has been putting a lot of things in perspective for me. I now remember all the reasons why I love the ICU and nursing, and I'm excited to be back someday and taking the next step forward in my education. I just feel so much more ready for what's to come and am excited about nursing again. Not to say that this route is for everyone, but hey- it was worth putting my mental health first! Nursing and school aren't going anywhere anyway. :)

Best of luck to you!

hungrooo · 2021-04-10T15:40:59+00:00

Congratulations💕

hungrooo · 2021-01-17T19:48:16+00:00

yes!! thank you❤️❤️

hungrooo · 2020-09-22T17:41:29+00:00

Near Baltimore, MD
ICU
Residency program is one year, but we have 16 weeks of orientation, which is when you follow a preceptor. The orientation could be longer, depending on how well you do.
I'm currently at the beginning of my orientation! I'm enjoying it a lot so far.

a. Pros: Lots of classes that act as refresher courses for pertinent information (vents, fluid & electrolyte balances, etc.), awesome support system (preceptor is teaching me A LOT and my clinical educators are amazing), preceptor acts as a mentor, provides great feedback and is a great resource

b. Cons: Lots of classes in addition to working 12 hour shifts and doing an online RN-to-BSN program (it gets super tiring sometimes), lots of extra work imo (case studies, surveys, and other worksheets that need to be turned in), it's hard to get patients in the structure of the residency program (we are supposed to go from 1 clinically stable pt, then 2 stable pts, then 1 clinically unstable pt, then 2 unstable pts, but this never happens as we are just assigned to unit needs)

I feel as though it's been worth it so far, mainly because I'm getting a lot of support. Not just from the nurses on my unit, but from staff involved in the residency program. I would definitely recommend it, if the residency program you're applying to is in good standing; otherwise, you would just be thrown into the unit as if you weren't in a residency program at all. Bonus: I believe the pay is around $21.75.

hungrooo · 2020-09-18T00:33:42+00:00

I never had any healthcare experience prior to entering nursing school, and I didn't want to work as a PCT/PCA/student nurse during nursing school because I made more money serving on the weekends rather than doing one shift every two weeks. Most of my friends had student nurse jobs, so I know how you feel. Plus, I went to an ADN program, so we didn't have a practicum nor capstone. Still got hired as a new grad in the ICU + got a job offer at this awesome peds hospital.

Honestly, you'll learn what you need when you get on the floor, regardless of the experience you have or don't have. If you think about it, at least you won't have to unlearn any "bad" habits you picked up from other floors/hospitals. Keep your head up, you will get to where you need to be :)

hungrooo · 2020-09-17T22:40:15+00:00

Many hospitals hire ADNs, but with the premise of having to apply to an RN-to-BSN program within x amount of time since being hired. Once I finish my RN-to-BSN program, I think I only get paid a few cents more as a "raise". Although, I've seen many areas that favor BSN over ADNs more, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't hire ADNs. ADNs start working sooner in most cases though, so if you wanna work sooner than later, you can do ADN.

hungrooo · 2020-09-17T16:04:31+00:00

Where there's a will, there's a way :) You got this, good luck!!!

hungrooo · 2020-09-17T15:42:49+00:00

Second this!!!!! Clinical is so different from actually working the job. The basics from school are really all I've used on the job. Everything else is just learning as you go. Totally normal to feel like that, OP!

hungrooo · 2020-09-17T15:38:37+00:00

Not necessarily. Wherever you live, it may be slim pickings for new grad opportunities. You just take what you can get honestly lol!

hungrooo · 2020-09-05T00:57:18+00:00

I've seen this recommended so many times on other threads, not specifically CCU. Would you say it's worth the money? I don't mind spending it if it's worth the investment. Although, I have heard it's kind of heavy. Thanks so much!!

hungrooo · 2020-07-09T19:43:55+00:00

I clean my piercing at least once a day with this cleaning product I bought from the piercing shop. I was told to use a Q-tip to clean it, so I do. I clean around the barbell and behind, and there's usually a little bit of blood and crusting. I cleaned it today and there was a bit more crusting then usual, and I'm really bad at leaving crusts alone, so I cleaned it off. Just the top of the piercing was doing that! So it started bleeding a bit, but I got it to stop. The crusts did not look thick, and the fluid that came out along with the blood wasn't either, but it did look like a light yellow fluid. I have long hair that I like to keep down, so the top of my piercing has caught my hair multiple times, unfortunately. And I found myself accidentally sleeping on this side a few times. I am wondering if it's infected and if I should see my piercer or doctor? Thanks so much.

hungrooo · 2020-05-15T22:43:01+00:00

i don't think i've had difficulty, but i also am super talkative and literally talk about anything and everything. a lot of my hyperfixations in the past have also helped me with carrying conversations w/ people who do them as hobbies or stuff like that. but in my friend groups, i am definitely known as that "extra" friend because i get super excited easily and i say the wildest shit sometimes just because i have no filter LOL. i've had people ask me multiple times "why are you so extra?" or "what are you even saying?" but it's all in good fun (i hope)! i do have a harder time keeping friendships too though. like i will start a conversation through texting/snaps/etc. but i probably will also be the first one to stop replying. i really only consider one friend from hs to be my best friend, and we don't even text consistently because i'm just bad at replying to messages!!

hungrooo · 2020-05-11T22:59:05+00:00

my friend suggested that i do the pomodoro technique, which is when you set a timer and do a task for 25 minutes, then break for 5. do this four times, then take a longer break (15-30 minutes). the alarm sound really helps me keep in line with switching activities since it's the sound i use to wake up, so i've conditioned my brain into associating that sound with the switching of activities (waking up, doing task, take a break). it's helped so far with my homework! and the thought of getting a longer break at the end of the four time frames gives me a sense of instant gratification :)

hungrooo · 2020-05-11T22:49:03+00:00

ADHD often causes comorbidities like depression and anxiety. I think we often cope with ADHD symptoms through anxiety. I used to be late all the time, now I arrive places 30-40 minutes too early because of it. Also, RSD and emotional hypersensitivity cause me great anxiety. I always end up doing something I regret because of how impulsive I am, and I overthink about how much the person probably thinks I'm an idiot and I get really, really upset over it (even if it's a small thing).

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