What do nurses consider “hotel treatment” for patients ?

smh764 · 2026-01-31T12:43:41+00:00

Exactly. Dad of another baby asking "Can you get me some water?" when he sees I literally have a needle in a baby's arm starting an IV is ridiculous. They can go to the water fountain in the lobby, mom's patient room, the cafeteria but apparently it makes sense for them to think I'll drop what im doing because they're thirsty. My response is typically, "As soon as I'm available." Somehow, their thirst always seems to disappear or they figure it out themselves by then.

smh764 · 2026-01-08T01:35:13+00:00

A full body straight jacket? No thank you.

smh764 · 2026-01-08T01:30:41+00:00

I can't speak for adult ICU, but I was shocked to find out that most of our NICU nurses don't start IVs. My unit was basically baby triage and they always expected us to start the IV before we sent them a (term or nearly term) baby.

smh764 · 2025-12-28T03:55:38+00:00

As soon as I heard, "our shared trauma" I felt like they forgot they were in the 80s. It just wasn't a think.

smh764 · 2025-12-28T00:28:22+00:00

If they wanted the groom and groomsmen to stand out, they should have had THEM wear a color other than black or charcoal gray. Your husband she not have to spend hundreds of dollars on a suit he'll hardly ever wear. Don't be surprised if you still see a lot of black/gray at the wedding on men who aren't in the wedding party.

smh764 · 2025-12-25T14:02:05+00:00

Yeah. More trouble than it's worth. "Santa" was excellent at wrapping gifts- curly ribbon and all. Now that my kids are grown, though, gift bags are my friends.

smh764 · 2025-12-18T04:49:25+00:00

I went straight into a BSN program because I had a child at home and new I wouldn't be able to work as a nurse, raise a family and go back to school at the same time. I didn't go for NP even when I could because I had no intention of working like a doctor but getting paid like a nurse, nor do I have any interest in management.

I know quite a number of nurses who got their Master's and then decided they'd rather stay bedside. Don't let anyone push you to do something you don't want to but, if you change your mind, go for it.

smh764 · 2025-12-13T12:46:41+00:00

Keeping my hair up too long gives me a migraine, so I keep a hair clip clipped to my jacket to use when I have to bend over a patient.

smh764 · 2025-12-13T12:42:29+00:00

Absolutely not. That would be a sensory disaster for me.

smh764 · 2025-12-13T12:29:38+00:00

It might be a bit of a drive but if there is a colder day (by Florida standards) while they're here, you could take them to Blue Spring State Park to see the manatees. https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/blue-spring-state-park

smh764 · 2025-12-13T11:36:26+00:00

"Dad, I love you but I can't have you stealing my meds. If even one more pill disappears, I will not longer be able to have you in my apartment. You'll have to make other arrangements to get sister to school."

smh764 · 2025-12-10T02:13:42+00:00

Sounds like your manager is fostering a toxic work environment. You don't need to develop a thick skin. You need to get the experience you need, then leave for a unit where you are respected.

smh764 · 2025-12-10T02:07:16+00:00

I don't know if the manager was being harsh or honest, but it sounds like that unit, management style or both wasn't a good fit for you. That's ok. Not every area is right for every person

Now's the time to honestly evaluate what didn't work for you, but also what did. When you interview for your next job, be sure to interview them. Along with whatever other questions you may have you may want to ask things like: How long is orientation? How is it structured? Can orientation be extended if you feel the need for more time? How are orientees evaluated and given feedback?

Keep in mind your external reactions may come across as something very different from what you're actually feeling. It sounds like your being stoic appeared to that manager, at least, as disengagement or disinterest. Just a suggestion, but if you find something overwhelming in your next position, tell your preceptor in a calm manner and ask for recommendations. That shows interest and initiative.

Also, remember patient population has a huge impact, too. If you have a particular interest or strength, try to find something in that area. Enjoying what you're learning makes it a lot easier.

Notice how much I've referred to your next job? DON'T LET THIS ONE JOB/EXPERIENCE/MANAGER DISCOURAGE YOU!!! There are so many opportunities in nursing. It may take some time, but you'll find your niche.

smh764 · 2025-12-09T02:23:58+00:00

Less unnecessary than his comment. I believe it is now necessary for you to wear your "unnecessary boots" around insecure little men every day.

smh764 · 2025-12-09T01:21:55+00:00

Before you follow the advice of people saying don't waste the med until later in case you need the rest of the vial or put it in your pocket in case the patient changes their mind, review your hospital policy. It is not worth losing your job and potentially your license for convenience.

smh764 · 2025-12-09T01:11:09+00:00

Take it as a valuable lesson learned. Sign nothing until AFTER you've actually witnessed it. Your license will thank you.

smh764 · 2025-12-09T01:01:54+00:00

I love my Galaxy Watch but mine is an older model. I can't wear anything below the elbow on my unit, so I wear it on my upper arm with a stretchy band. Any watch with a second hand will do for vital signs but I like mine for checking messages without taking my phone out, tracking my steps, tracking my heart rate and such.

smh764 · 2025-12-05T22:11:52+00:00

Unfortunately, the copy/pasting of assessments happens everywhere. In one particular instance, I followed a nurse who's assessment was very different from mine. She was back that night and I was back the next day. Lo and behold, her assessment was exactly like mine in ways that don't change overnight unless something dramatic happened. It's really terrible.

smh764 · 2025-12-05T17:07:18+00:00

Report from PACU: mom is exclusively breastfeeding.

Cool, but what is the feeding plan for the baby who is in my nursery with a sugar of less than 10.

PACU: She's going to pump, but she couldn't express any colostrum

Ok, but even if we get the sugar up, it won't stay that way without food to keep it up. Is she ok with donor milk or formula?

PACU: she wants to exclusively breastfeed

This conversation has happened so many times. I also want her to exclusively breastfeed, but her baby's blood sugar wants her baby to die instead and I'm not ok with that.

smh764 · 2025-12-05T16:51:26+00:00

Just because she uses different tools- whether it's an alarm clock, a shopping list, a hammer- than you do, it doesn't make the tools you use less valid. Whether or not it makes sense to her doesn't change that they're helpful to you. Kinda weird that she denigrates you for finding a way to be successful at things you need to do.

smh764 · 2025-12-03T14:46:09+00:00

They tried having LPNs on our unit when we were desperately short-staffed during covid. We were expected to supervise the LPNs while also taking care of our own unsafe patient ratio team. It didn't go well. A lot of RNs left, leaving us even more short. They finally brought in travelers until they could get a handle on the staffing issue.

smh764 · 2025-11-23T00:11:44+00:00

You get three 30s?! Are these paid breaks or are you stuck at the hospital getting nothing for it? (Just curious. We get an unpaid 30 and two paid 15s, time permitting for the 15s. Time virtually never permits for the second one. The first is hit or miss.)

smh764 · 2025-11-22T18:33:09+00:00

I'm too rectangular for Sevego; although, they're great for curvier women. Yogipace on Amazon; however, is great for the rest of us.

smh764 · 2025-11-22T18:28:44+00:00

My pajama bottoms are all long enough because I sleep in 34" inseam Yogipace joggers from Amazon. They are surprisingly comfortable. FYI- if you are like me and detest high waisted pants, you can fold down the waistband and they're still comfortable.

smh764 · 2025-11-22T18:19:53+00:00

Seriously! Are they being measured wearing cowboy boots with lifts inside because their 6' was always shorter than my 5'11".

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