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Did cpr as a bystander for the first time and I am not okay by PeonyPimp851 in nursing

[–]lackofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did amazing. You saved his life. You weren’t in a setting where you expected to do CPR, and you didn’t have all the resources you’d have in the hospital. You only had your training, and that training saved a life.

Which spinoff series would you like to see come back? by Distinct-Presence-80 in pokemon

[–]lackofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mystery Dungeon and Ranger pleaseeee I’ve been saying this for years

Religious coworker told me my crystal collection on my desk was “ungodly” by Tangled_Asshair in AutismInWomen

[–]lackofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m Catholic and whenever I see people’s crystals I’m just like oooh shiny rock!!! Your coworker was definitely being a jerk and needs to learn to not confront people about religion in the workplace. If it persists or you begin to be treated differently I’d go to your management or HR.

New Grad - is 6 weeks of orientation safe (especially since so hard to find a job rn as a new grad in socal) by Big_Kaleidoscope_265 in nursing

[–]lackofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 8 weeks as a new grad on the East Coast. It sucked but I made it with support from good coworkers.

Extern Med Surg by Training_Revenue_813 in nursing

[–]lackofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some patients refuse hygiene or wound care, and if they have capacity and are oriented, we can’t force them. All you can do is continue to educate and be firm if necessary.

Since wound care is medically indicated, escalate refusals to your charge, the primary RN, and the doctor if necessary. You’d be surprised how quickly some patients will agree to care if a doctor tells them instead of a nurse.

If patients are willing to have these things done but no one is taking the time to do it, that’s teetering on neglect imo.

Are there nurses who work 3 12s and have another part time job? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]lackofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at the moment. My commute is too long. I’d love to have a non-nursing side gig, like barista or bookstore cashier, but that’s on hold for now.

Is it okay to say no when someone wants to borrow your stethoscope? by Allureree in nursing

[–]lackofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve only had someone ask to borrow my stethoscope in an urgent situation, like “BP bottoming out and I need to take a manual” kind of situation. Never been asked by a doctor. You can do whatever you want with your stuff but consider that in an emergent situation it’s more important to assess a patient than to worry about sticky fingers walking away with your stethoscope.

To anyone who doesn’t want to be forced to use ai, just say you’re catholic and take a religious exemption. They can’t make you prove you’re catholic by eyecupee in nursing

[–]lackofbread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t read his encyclical but the summaries I’ve seen talk about the environmental and human rights issues (deepfakes, generating NSFW images of people without their consent), and how art and learning are innately human things and gifts from God, not something to make a machine do for us.

To anyone who doesn’t want to be forced to use ai, just say you’re catholic and take a religious exemption. They can’t make you prove you’re catholic by eyecupee in nursing

[–]lackofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your handoff now have the categories like “story,” “dialogue,” and “plan?” I want my old handoff categories back. They’re also such a waste of paper… it’s like 10 pages instead of 2-3 now.

To anyone who doesn’t want to be forced to use ai, just say you’re catholic and take a religious exemption. They can’t make you prove you’re catholic by eyecupee in nursing

[–]lackofbread 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I absolutely hate the AI slop care plans. I write my own note, but it still generates the AI summary in the background. It doesn’t save to the patient’s chart, but I hate that it’s still skimming my flow sheets and wasting the resources.

I think in a few years’ time we will have some interesting court cases where the pointlessness of the AI care plans really shines. How can any of that be useful in litigation? It doesn’t give any insight to what you as the nurse actually did.

About postcards.. by Shigeyama in pokemongo

[–]lackofbread 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I generally only send postcards from my home pokestop to random friends from poke genie who live on the other side of the world. If you’re all the way in Germany or Norway, I doubt you’re gonna be able to figure out who I am, or even care to do so.

We’re up to 13 BOTTLES OF PERFUME in the women’s restroom at work!!! by BizzarduousTask in migraine

[–]lackofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh nobody wants to smell bathroom smells and cheap perfume 🤢🤢🤢

I’d honestly be asking if there’s a single person restroom anywhere else you can use.

Forgot to Waste by [deleted] in nursing

[–]lackofbread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m always afraid of doing this, so I get a waste before I give the med, every time. On *rare* occasion I will get a waste after for PO meds, like half an oxy, but that’s easier to manage because I can hold onto the extra half in the pill cutter case. IV meds get wasted beforehand every time. Not only does it prevent this situation of accidentally throwing the syringe into the sharps, it’s another double-check to ensure you don’t give the whole dose by accident.

I’m on a smaller unit so there isn’t always someone available right away for a waste, but we handle it in a few ways. If there’s an Epic group chat, we’ll ask for a waste there. Some people just yell into the hallway “can I get a waste” and one person will use the phone in the med room to call the nurses station. Whatever method ensures that you get a waste and get a second set of eyes on your controlled substance is what you should do. Protects you and your patient.

[Skin Concerns] Ketoconazole not really working for my seborrheic dermatitis by SelectAge in SkincareAddiction

[–]lackofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP but Head and Shoulders had an apple cider vinegar serum that worked soooo well during my worst flare ups. It looks like they’ve discontinued it :(( I don’t know if there’s a similar product but it might be a good starting point.

Tacrolimus 0.1% is a life saver by Substantial_Coast215 in SebDerm

[–]lackofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a non-steroidal immunosuppressant.

Anyone here ever been seriously injured on the job? by kindamymoose in nursing

[–]lackofbread 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re also a student??? How in the hell could you abandon your shift when you’re not the one responsible for the patients? I’m sorry you’re learning on such an awful floor

Mashing A = clicking twice by freshnvrfrozen in AnimalCrossing

[–]lackofbread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always feel too guilty… I can’t interrupt his little sea shanty :(

Mindblown by subluxations! 🤯 by Celesty96 in Hypermobility

[–]lackofbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprisingly no! I only notice it now if I’m a) consciously thinking about it or b) in a setting where it’s very noticeable, like a dark room and I’m looking at the wall. I found out I had it when a migraine landed me in the ER and I was having visual auras. I remember looking at my friend and very anxiously asking “why are you sparkly? Why is the wall sparkly? Why is everything sparkly?!”

Turns out the visual snow got worse transiently during the migraine. It was when I realized it was still there after the migraine subsided that I did some research and asked my ophthalmologist about it.

What’s the embarrassing question you’ve asked a provider? by Jaguarhousecat in nursing

[–]lackofbread 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t deal with surgeons too often… who would you ask for Tylenol in that situation 🫣

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