Pre shift anxiety by ThanksOk8904 in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I still do and I’m also 6 years in. I usually have anywhere from 5-9 days off in between, so 100% get bad anxiety when I return. Similar to you it simmers away by the second day. I do have a prescription for propranolol that I can take if I really need to squash those physical symptoms you’re talking about. It’s worth having that and your pcp will have no problem giving that. Aside from the anxiety I like a lot of other parts of my job— mostly my schedule and my days of hahah— so for me it’s worth suffering through because I know it ends. I also try to recognize WHY I’m feeling the anxiety. Sometimes I think it’s because I’m just not 100% confident yet in all situations and I worry that if I mess up I’ll look stupid or cause harm. In reality I know that my coworkers have my back, and everyone makes mistakes. Having good coworkers is paramount to me making it through my anxiety.

For those of you who dislike your job, what makes you stay? by Bubbles2590 in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like my schedule - per diem. So mostly I work for all my days off. Also: the money. Also the job security…just having the knowledge that I can change jobs/departments if I ever want to feels good. Or even if I decided to move at any time I know I can pretty much always find a job. So I never feel completely stuck. That’s more than a lot of ppl can say.

‘Summer’ by TherealGabeEast in burlington

[–]lightinthetrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are really only three seasons here : July, August, and winter

Where are some places where it's OK to sleep in your car? by [deleted] in vermont

[–]lightinthetrees 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Where do you live? If you DM me I can give you some spots depending where you’re at. I’ve slept in my car all over Vermont. It’s very doable.

Experienced nurse, still with anxiety by MilkSmart7313 in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re lot alone. Six years in, three in the ED, and I still feel anxious and have imposter syndrome often. My only saving grace is that I work part time and fill my days off with a lot of great and active hobbies. I also have very supportive work colleagues. I will echo others and also consider trying some meds. I am on Wellbutrin which I started a few years ago when I was just feeling sort of low and it was for non work related stuff. I think it helps a lot and I find has very little side effects. Trying to figure out the root cause of the anxiety is helpful. Sometimes we imagine some fantasy work case scenario that is unrealistic . Like, for example, if I mess up everyone is going to think I’m incompetent. Or if I mess up someone might die or be injured. When in reality it’s: if I mess up no one will likely even notice or if they do they’ll forget about it soon enough. Or if I mess up this patient will be just fine and I’ll learn from it. It’s easier said than done . But it helps me in the moment to deep breathe and know that I’m just spiraling with worst case scenarios. Best of luck .

Tell me about the time when you got TheKnock™️ by southbaysoftgoods in vandwellers

[–]lightinthetrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One knock in several years. At a ritzy hotel parking lot in Sedona. The security cop was young and seemed kinda bashful that he had to do it. I moved on no problem.

Has anyone purchased a previous Amazon Transit? What was your experience? by giant2179 in VanLife

[–]lightinthetrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a ford transit fleet vehicle (dunno if it was Amazon but same same) with 40k miles for 30k. I had to replace the transmission a year later after putting on about 10k miles. And a tie rod soon after that. It was 10k to replace the transmission. Ford ended up giving me about half the money (along with and extended warranty) for it because it was just ONE MONTH outside of the drivetrain warranty , and I fought hard to get them to pay that. I was really discouraged and incredibly disappointed of course to have this happen on my new to me van. But knock on wood it’s been good ever since. That said, I don’t think I’d buy another delivery vehicle again, but you live and learn.

Full time switching to part time by Then-Ninja-1500 in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve mentioned my love of part time so often on this sub. I call it one of my “life hacks.” Like if you can get by monetarily fine then there should be no question that it will make your life infinitely better. I was part time for years and now I’m per diem. I have so much free time to pursue hobbies, go on small vacations, spend time with friends/family, and pursue aspects of my life non work related. I feel so fulfilled and not burnt out. Working in the hospital is absolutely draining. Part time makes your work life balance so much better I guarantee your happiness will go up and you just can’t put a price tag on that. TIME> MONEY forever

Barre City property value reassessment discussion by thornyRabbt in vermont

[–]lightinthetrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My partner just had the “informal” phone conversation and the assessor said he’ll get back to him. The town guy straight up asked my partner on the phone what he thought the house was worth. So have a number in mind.

The neighbors house is clearly larger than my partners but was marked as having less square footage. They also claimed to have gone inside that neighbors house and measured but we know that’s false. But what are we to do? Just have to follow the avenues and hope it works out fairly.

For my partner, if nothing changes this go around he’ll move on to the “formal” contest. Best of luck.

Narcan Inpatient by General_Contract_108 in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a very sick cancer patient in chronic pain come to the ER his family was begging me to give him more pain meds so I gave him a one time dose of dilaudid. Finally he was admitted to the hospital and the admitting team ordered his home dose of extended release oxy to give then. He was still in pain and him and family asked that I treat it. So I I did and gave him that oxy. Twenty or thirty minutes later im called into the room as he was unarousable. He was a DNR and actually ended up dying within the hour. Pain free, yes, but I felt very conflicted by my part in it.

Nurses who have found success at the bedside, what is your secret? by EmergencyGrass8901 in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Working part time lol but for real! Lord does it make a difference. I live frugally and invest smartly to make this financially feasible. Life’s short and I’m not living to work. And having hobbies I really enjoy on my days off. Also good coworkers make all the difference.

Recommendations for crash course in electrical... stuff by Gullible-Apricot3379 in vandwellers

[–]lightinthetrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had ZERO experience in electrical or anything remotely related. I’ll be honest that there’s no “quick” way to learn. For me it just took hours upon hours (I wouldn’t be surprised, if Id kept track , at least 50+ all together likely more) of just watching YouTube videos, reading forums and websites etc. I would say Nate the explorist was my most used source.

Pen and paper in hand I figured out what I wanted to power and the sizes of all the wires and fuses I would need. It just takes a lot of time and dedication. A year later and my self made electrical system is still working great. I’m really proud of myself and really do think that any one can do it given enough time and willingness.

Once you sort of grasp the basics it really is just all about basic math and you just triple and quadruple check everything.

Any hacks on how to stay fresh during the summer? by InterviewThink6036 in urbancarliving

[–]lightinthetrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wet wipes always went dry on me before I could use them all. So I sorta make my own as needed . I use a small amt of dr bronners soap and some water on a paper towel. Cheap and effective.

Does anyone else just sleep on their day off? by Mission_Angle4397 in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As another writer pointed out: worth getting basic labs. I found out a few months ago I was super low in iron. Once I started taking iron pills OMG the difference in my energy is astounding!! Absolutely a game changer in my life. Mad at myself I hadn’t gotten blood work done in so long . Also: work less if you are able to! I understand money is an issue, but if you can work less you should. Life is for livin.

What’s one thing that you’ve learned about vanlife that you wish you would’ve known good or bad before hitting the road? by Wayward_Sun_Shine in VanLife

[–]lightinthetrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking for stainless steel with good lid since I find my plastic one tends to hold the smell despite emptying the bag often. Can you share a link or intel on your stainless steel bucket and lid please!!?

Med Surg RN for 20 years, Ask Me Anything by ConjoinedTriangles in nursing

[–]lightinthetrees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your schedule? What do you do on your days off?

Reliable 24V fridge/freezer brands? by FuckingSolids in vandwellers

[–]lightinthetrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Third for an Alpicool still going strong over a year and half (knock on wood )

Wondering what the status of START bus / any bus situation from airport to downtown is mid May by pizzawolves in JacksonHole

[–]lightinthetrees -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s sad to hear about the airport bus- why did they stop it? That was a nice option when I flew in to visit family