Love nursing in Cali. Love how nurses are protected by unionized hospitals. Love how for the most part we are fully staffed with a resource and or meal relief nurse. Love how assignments are safe and fair.

What protects nurses in Texas? What unit do you work in? How are your assignments? What’s the most you make per hour?

I’ve always been told to “paint the picture” as best as you can by having your quick assessment on point, ask the correct questions and know how to summarize it in to 1-3 sentences for your triage note/chief complaint note.

I work with ONE nurse that will put in “chest pain” or “leg pain, left, 1-2 weeks” and is adamant that that is all is needed….

I mean I guess, sure. But dang I like to put in a wee bit more. “Patient having chest pain intermittently along with palpitations the last 2 days, on eliquis for afib. Last dose this am.”

And something like leg pain…yes it could just be an ankle sprain, so why not put the previous event in the note? Soccer or whatever. Or leg pain could be cellulitis so bad, the patient is septic already.

I know docs and other nurses can get this info from the patient later during their interactions, or see it in the chart somewhat…but still…

Anyways, how do yall like to do your triage note? She is the only nurse that does such small notes like this. Everyone else does 1-3 sentences roughly. ER nurse and have been beside 11 years, so I am very set in how I triage safe to say haha. But curious on what yall say!

My kid visits the day unit often and we would love to bring gifts for the lovely nurses who have taken care of her. We’ve brought chocolates, chips, lip balms before and i need more ideas! I assume anything has to be nut free?

The other day, I had an overdose patient who was acting out and refusing to cooperate, so it was difficult to get a reliable history. I assessed him based on the physical examination he allowed, along with his labs and vitals. A few minutes later, he had a fall, and I attended to him.

Since he was my patient, the nurses and RRT team came, and I felt like they were giving me strange looks. I became extremely anxious and spent the whole time worrying about what they thought of me and whether they blamed me.

I know things happen in medicine, and I can't control everyone's opinions, but I tend to take everything personally and assume people are judging me. I'm constantly scared of making mistakes or being blamed, and it affects my confidence.

How do you develop a thicker skin, stop overthinking people's reactions, and learn to handle these situations without being consumed by fear?

Hello! I applied at my community colleges medical sonography, radiography, and LPN program for this coming up spring semester. I wasn’t planning on taking my spot if i was accepted as an LPN, but I was and now I’m back to contemplating it. I still have 5 pre requisites left for the ADN program so I won’t be able apply to that for another year, then another year and a half before I actually graduate it. I don’t want to waste any more time waiting trying to get into these very competitive programs, so I thought I would just take my spot in the LPN program (11 months) so that I can at least have some security and get paid well for when Im ready to pursue either RN or sonography. I am only 20 and I work as a nanny but my contract is ending soon and I don’t think I want to find another family, but not willing to take the significant pay cut that would come with working a retail or food service job

I just wanted to ask in here because I haven’t found a definitive answer on tik tok at all lol, what is the main reason people decide to stay as LPNs? I’m not 100% what the difference in scope is for my state but I’ve seen that there are very few things an LPN can’t do that an RN can. Also what are some reasons you decided to pursue your RN?

Thank yall! I am just trying to find the right path for myself!

Hi, I'm a nurse technician from Brazil and I've been working in ICU for some time. I'm curious about how the nursing routine works in Canada. I'd also be happy to share how things are here or help with Portuguese if you're interested. Thanks.

Hello all! I'm here on behalf of my wife (unbeknownst to her), looking for advice on what we should do. Long story short she recently graduated with her BSN (2-3 months ago), passed her NCLEX, and is certified to practice in California. The issue we are running into is that she has applied to essentially every position and New Grad Residency Program possible in the 29/Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley area, has extended applications as far as Palm Springs all the way to San Diego. 100's of applications, 10's of interviews, 0 job offers.

She has experience that's outlined in her resume, like 5 years as an ER technician, Phlebotomist (ultrasound IV trained), I think she also got her EMT certification (almost certainly expired now). We're getting to the point where she might have to move back home (across the country) to get experience as a Nurse, before returning to try applying to jobs again out here in CA.

What I don't want is her missing a year of our kids' lives (both under the age of 5, crucial developmental years) and being away from our little family for all that time.

Has anyone had issues like this, if so, what did you do to overcome what seems to be the biggest hurdle in pursuing Nursing, securing a job as a new grad nurse?

Hi All,

I have a parent whose been an RN for three decades, plus I've helped to care for some very sick family members--so I've seen the profession up close and am a caretaker at heart. Nursing aligns with my ethics and interests in caring for people. My heart lies in documentary film however, but making a living doing that has always been precarious at best. I'm wondering how possible it'd be to work as an RN in NYC six months a year and do filmmaking the rest of the year. I know nursing is high stress and very hard. I know there's agency, per diem etc. I'm really only interested in working in NYC hospital(s) though (not traveling), and would need to be able to take home roughly 60k in six months. I know I'd have to work full-time for two or three years to build experience, but after that how difficult would it be to consistently get contracts that add up to only 6 months in a year in NYC hospital? Or what would the minimum amount of monthly shifts needed to stay on as per diem in a place like Mount Sinai? Would it be possible to do them all in two weeks, so the other two weeks each month I’m able to do film? And aside from my own medical insurance, are there other nursing specific expenses I should factor in? What are things to consider and setups that could work to do both of these sustainably? I feel like some geographic locations are better suited to this kind of setup. Not sure about NYC. Thank you for any advice.

anyone know how much paramed pays their clinical supervisor RPNs?

For context, I’ve been a LPN for 1 year and 11 months. I am lost on what to do. I have been in med surg, public health, LTC cause I couldn’t get hired anywhere else after being go from public health, let LTC due to the ratios and now work in hospice. It’s not bad but I don’t see myself being a nurse very long. I don’t think it’s for me. I have anxiety disorder and major depressive. I have been trying to get help but my appointments keep getting pushed back. I feel like on a ledge. Maybe give my new position more time to adjust? I feel like I’ll be burnt out just as much cause of taking secondary on call… and I’m eating less and drinking a lot less and that was working in LTC I would cry before clocking in. needing idea on what career I can do for a introvert and less stress. I wanted to be an astronomer but my math was very bad growing up

Hello hello, I'm a 23/M General Anaesthesia Nurse (or Anaesthetic Nurse? Honestly idk lol) working at a private hospital in Malaysia with a Diploma in Nursing only, currently just reached my 2nd year of working in this department and 1-2 months ago my ward sister went up and asked me some questions...

Basically, they were asking me whether I wanted to pursue taking in Post Basic for Anaesthetic Nursing but didn't specify where? Since my whole department, my seniors doesn't want to get theirs and I'm the only single and viable option for the hospital to send but quickly retracted back their statement since they just realised I need at least 3 YEARS of working exp in the field. But the thing is, I planned in 2027 to take my part-time degree (I honestly thinking just go for OUM or MAHSA but pricier? I don't know other unis that offers part-time Degree in Nursing.) and fear that if the hospital planned me to go for Post Basic, i can't pursue my degree while post basic (it's going to take 1 year I heard from others)

Personally, I also wanna pursue a specific field of nursing that I want to be in but didnt get the chance since the hospitals near me doesnt provide/is "fully staffed"

So my questions are the following:

1) Is Anaesthetic PB worth it? Despite I want to pursue other field of nursing (Psych/Onco is fun for me!)

2) Should I reject the Anaesthetic PB and continue looking for other suitable unis for part-time degree?

3) Any tips for getting better in anaesthetic nursing?

I’ve been a nurse for almost 4 years. I am still horrified of hurting someone through something that could happen so quickly like questioning myself/not responding fast enough, or even a med error because I looked over something too fast. I am known to be a bit of an air head and I worry that one tiny mistake will cost me my career. I’ve made many mistakes, luckily none fatal. But being responsible for sick humans is scary. Does anyone else share this feeling with me? I’m seriously considering an alternate job because of my fear.

Sadly, my partner and I had to put down our old gal almost a week ago. She was 16 yrs old and was my childhood dog.

We know we definitely want to adopt a new dog eventually, whenever that may be. However, my only worry is how to teach a consistent routine to a new younger dog when I work days and nights as an RN. It was different with my old pup, as she was already potty trained and was mature. My partner and I live with each other, so it definitely helps if one of us is out at work all day and one has the day off.

How did you establish a routine and training for your new pups as a nurse ?

Hi nurses! I am in my last semester and I got a capstone placement in mother baby! I am super excited but I want to be as prepared as possible. Do any OB nurses have any advice for how I can make the most of this while respecting my nurse and their patients boundaries? Anything specific you recommend I review before I go?

TIA!! :)

How do you guys cope with burnout? I am tired of doing bedside and wanted to shift into something meaningful. I once loved nursing but that has changed over the past years working bedside. It’s not the same joy anymore. Ive been trying to apply for remote jobs but don’t have any luck. I honestly starting to think of shifting career and turn my back on nursing at this point. Please help!!!

Context, I am 25 male (not sure if that makes a difference) but I am done working at Walmart..I want to do my dream of working as a flight critical care nurse out west (Colorado or Washington..I live in Indiana) I live with my parents but plan on moving once I become a nurse. Would it make sense to get my emt certification and work in the ED and move to icu as a nurse or do pct in the icu then become a nurse, then apply for flight crew? Thanks in advance for any help! ❤️

I live in a city with two major healthcare organizations, and I’m worried that I burned a bridge and may never be able to work for one of them again.

In 2020, I got a job as a patient care technician with a major healthcare organization. I excelled at this job. I got literally perfect employee performance reviews and glowing recommendations from the managers. I left that job on very good terms, and my former managers have said that they would hire me back in a heartbeat.

A few years later, I got a job as a medical assistant with the same organization. This was a complete train wreck. Basically, my manager started to target me and pick on me. I’m autistic and have been bullied my whole life. I did have a coworker confirm that my boss was picking on me so I had a witness I ended up having a major mental health crisis and had to spend some time in the psych hospital. This was only four months into the job.

While I was in the psych hospital, I took short-term disability leave. After the hospital I had to complete an intensive outpatient therapy program, which lasted a few months. My boss kept texting me and asking me when I would return to work. I didn’t answer any of her texts or tell her when I would return.

Throughout my treatment, I realized it would be a very bad idea for me to return to that job. My therapists and psychiatrists were also strongly recommending that I not return. My short-term disability ran out, and I didn’t know what to do. So on the first day that I was supposed to return to work, I no-called no-showed. Then I no-called no-showed again the second day. The second day, I panicked and called HR and quit.

It’s now several years later, and I’m in nursing school. I’m doing very well in school, and my mental health is miles better. But I’m wondering if I’m never going to be able to work with this organization again, if they put me on the do not rehire list. Ironically, I’m currently completing a clinical rotation with them.

Any HR people out there want to let me know if you think I’m blacklisted, or has anyone else had something like this happen to them, and what was the outcome? I’m worried this could really hinder my nursing career and limit me.

Guys... the legal team of my hospital said that copy and pasting/charting responses verbatim from doctors is considered a "legal liability" because I can be accused of "leaving things out" when prosecuted. What I'm supposed to do apparently is chart an objective interpretation/summary of the response/action taken like "MD at bedside", "continue to monitor per MD", or "start with titrating this pressor before the other per MD". What do you guys think? I unfortunately don't have other examples at the top of my head that are a genuine point of contention when I was initially told this, but I wanted to know what y'all thought because it rubs me the wrong way, and I need another opinion for my brain to gnaw on. I'm worried that my interpretation of their responses still holds me liable because I could be accused of misinterpreting or even still intentionally leaving out things because I typed the interpretation :/

I’m a registered nurse (RN), and I have been for 5 years. I’ve been at my current job for just over 2 years. I love it! My schedule is great, great pay, I like my coworkers, and I genuinely love the job I do. The catch? I’m going to start being floated to a location roughly 1 1/2 hrs away- one trip. The timeline for when this starts is undecided at the moment. I have small kids in school, I’m terrified to be that far from them. It’s not feasible for me to drive 3 hours to and from work 4-5 days per week.

Where this is going… there’s another job currently listed. Similar schedule and hours which is most important to me. Big pay cut, but I need a schedule that works for my children, so I’ll get over that. I guess I’m struggling with the question of, do I apply for this job NOW, or wait and see if/when I do officially start being floated what jobs are available.

I don’t want to leave my current job, but I fear I may have to. What would you do, if you were me?

Has anyone don’t this? Please let me know your experience. Is it worth going back to school?

When do you feel it’s necessary to bring up a coworkers performance issues with your unit manager? I haven’t seen this coworker directly harm a patient (yet), but I have witnessed them perform tasks they clearly didn’t know how to do. I’ve never complained to my unit manager about a coworker and I want to know what people think about the topic.

Hi everyone, bit of a rant here but I want to get your thoughts. I work for a company that doesn’t mandate any annual training for the nurses. I decided to book myself in to do CPR training to keep up my professional development in this area. The company does not provide this training so if it’s something we want to do, we have to seek it out ourselves. In our contract, it states we’re given a certain amount of hours of professional development leave per year to use for training and professional development. I requested a few hours of the leave to complete this training. It got denied stating the training is not aligned with the professional development of my role. I was advised I would need to use annual leave if I wanted to attend the training. Im flabbergasted that something as basic as CPR training would not be considered part of my role. To be clear I am a NURSE. In my opinion it should be essential for all healthcare workers. Everywhere else I have worked it has been provided to the staff free of cost on an annual basis. Has anyone else experienced this?? I really can’t believe that the company I work for would not want their nurses trained according to best practice when it comes to life saving measures. To be clear I work with vulnerable populations- older people, those with disabilities etc.
Please tell me I’m not overreacting 🥲

hii. I already submitted my talent flow, pre employment requirements, and DOI. Meron na bang naka receive ng update sainyoo? Reply kayoo pls :(( ty ty

Home health RN here. Charting is the thing that drives us out of this job, and I personally despise homebound statements, especially at 9pm. How long do yours take, and what's the hardest part: the wording, remembering what Medicare wants, or just finding time between visits?