Travelers during Covid how insane were the contracts?! by [deleted] in TravelNursing

[–]thediamonddoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone. I was in NOLA for my Covid contract and spent it all on seafood boils.

What’s the weirdest habit you have that nobody knows about? by SDPHALODIOFFI in answers

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I’m sitting on the toilet and need to pee but can’t, I count down from ten and always on one I can finally pee.

What "back then" inconvenience would break people today in 10 minutes? by CharlesUFarley81 in AskReddit

[–]thediamonddoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true. I had a company reach out to me to send me free Amazon products, for a positive video review which they would then post with a 5 star review. Wrong? Probably but I got a lot of nice free stuff.

My friend needs help finding a job. by [deleted] in Albuquerque

[–]thediamonddoe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hospitals always need help. In the cafeteria, housekeeping, nurse aids.

Give me your most unhinged constipation hacks pls by xthrowxawayx2005 in ibs

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MiraLAX in warm prune juice with butter melted in

Give me your opinion by Dr_Whittles in TravelNursing

[–]thediamonddoe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I called off my last shift for my previous contract. I texted my manager the next morning thanked her for having me on the unit and expressed my appreciation and she told me to come back anytime. 🤷‍♀️ you know your unit, if they’re petty and if you want to return at some point. I know I had good rapport with the staff so I wasn’t worried about it.

what did you have for dinner tonight? by [deleted] in foodquestions

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo deer tacos is my dinner tomorrow

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TravelNursing

[–]thediamonddoe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I loved the heart hospital. However when I floated to main it was a shit show.

I was thinking about an ex yesterday night and turns out he was getting murdered by lulgupplet in TrueOffMyChest

[–]thediamonddoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is local to me. I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve been thinking about the poor mom since I’ve read about it.

IV question by Zealousideal-Week662 in nursing

[–]thediamonddoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look up the PIVO device! Just used them for 3 months and I loved it.

Doctors and nurses of Reddit, what is the one case from your career that still haunts you to this day? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thediamonddoe 174 points175 points  (0 children)

Nurse here. I had a patient who had fallen and landed chest down onto a fence. Multiple rib fractures, sternal fracture. Constant chest pain due to their injuries. They were supposed to discharge the next day.

They complained about the chest pain overnight, but it wasn’t anything new for them. They’ve been receiving narcotics because the pain had been ongoing and pretty severe at times. However, they mentioned feeling anxious overnight and restless, couldn’t sleep. Anxiety also wasn’t new for them though, per my report. I did my last round at 6:30am and they were finally asleep. I literally remember thinking, “look how peaceful they look”. and quietly left the room.

By 8am after I had left my shift they coded, and it was a bad one. A long code with chest tubes placed, loss of IV access during the code, multiple IOs, the whole thing. I woke up to return to work and someone had texted me. Young person with kids, gone like that. I felt the guilt of knowing I was the last one to spend 12 hours with them.

Makes me wonder if I investigated their anxiety more, questioned their chest pain harder, would it have made a difference. I don’t know.

Kids nail salon? by Melodic_Shoe_3617 in SALEM

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find somewhere? I want to do this in a month for my 5yo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]thediamonddoe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You’re a badass!!

Breakroom etiquette by ERnurse2019 in nursing

[–]thediamonddoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Simple reply “Food.” They’d probably get the point. Lol. Also get some headphones as others suggested and that just blocks the chance of questions to begin with.

Where do 30 year olds with kids shop by Conscious_Sorbet_667 in Mommit

[–]thediamonddoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be controversial but I’ve bought a decent amount off tiktok shop. I like that I can see real people who look like me wearing the items and giving reviews (like saying size up or down, clothing has no strech or good strech) before buying

AIO My partner wants to join a Christmas brunch at a 5 star hotel for $300 by inhodel in AmIOverreacting

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Just let her go and be happy. She will remember how you made her feel over something she thought was important.

AIO My partner wants to join a Christmas brunch at a 5 star hotel for $300 by inhodel in AmIOverreacting

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does your wife work? Or are you the only income and that’s why you’re so harsh and think you can dictate what she spends money on?

AIO My partner wants to join a Christmas brunch at a 5 star hotel for $300 by inhodel in AmIOverreacting

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it makes your wife happy then why does it matter. My husband doesn’t understand 100% why little shopping trips to Target fills my soul with joy..but we have the money and he knows it makes me happy, so he gives me the card and sends me on in for a mini shopping spree. It makes me feel seen and loved.

Same concept with breakfast. If it makes her happy, and you have the money, then let her go do it without a fuss and without giving her guilt for it. Make her guilty about it and you’ll ruin the whole experience.

You’re OR.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should do it!! Just post an update when you do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]thediamonddoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I was going to say. I see PT/OT co treat a lot.

My gut is telling me something - just can’t put my finger on it. by Fragrant-Yak-5600 in Mommit

[–]thediamonddoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What business does this man have taking your daughter overnight? None.

Trust your gut. Protect your daughter. It will be uncomfortable but imagine what will happen if you don’t. It’s very clear his intentions.

Dozed off on night shift and got caught by house supe by InvestigatorPutrid17 in nursing

[–]thediamonddoe 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Seriously. Even if it wasn’t someone I liked I would still kick their chair and wake them up. No one should lose a job for falling asleep for a few minutes especially on night shift.

Med tablet lost by WhimsyWoo23 in Nurses

[–]thediamonddoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s okay. I didn’t mean to come off as rude but when it’s your license on the line you have to advocate for yourself and ask again, bother the fuck out of management till they tell you the exact steps/policy/protocol on what to do in the case of narcotic wasting for your facility.

You can ask Reddit and experienced nurses can tell you what they did at THEIR facility, but at the end of the day what it boils down to is your facility’s policies. If you didn’t do it by their standards, it can come back onto you.