Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
Nothing else to really say. I started feeling icky Tuesday night and Wednesday I went in to school. I was sneezing and blowing my nose so much it disrupted my whole class. I sneezed in my class that is mostly freshmen and at least 2 of them screamed. š¤¦š¼āāļø Iāve been home in bed and on the couch since I drug myself through the door Tuesday night. Urgent care said no flu, Covid, or strep just a nasty upper respiratory infection. Maybe Iām getting it out of the way early??? submitted by /u/Gingeroo147 [link] [comments]
bless the triage nurse. i needed this laugh. submitted by /u/aka_applesauce [link] [comments]
Iām a 3rd year teacher who just got moved to a different grade level so basically Iām a 1st year teacher all over again. So yes I prep on the weekend. I know I try to limit it but itās the beginning the year and Iām not at all ready. I asked a question on our staff groupchat. Instead of offering an answer one of my fellow teacher told me to go enjoy the sun and stop working. I know they mean well. But seriously, help or just shut up. Instead I spent 15 minutes being annoyed at them instead of actually working. I didnāt respond to them, I left it alone. But please. Help youāre struggling coworkers or just be quiet. Lolol. āā edit. Regarding the GroupMe room I asked my question to. Our groupchat is often being posted on. I posted to the āsocialā group which is also where we post all the Happy birthdays, Happy Founders days, happy anniversaryās, sorry your āblankā died, hereās a MLM ājobā I want you to participate in- sort of room that is posted to all year long. We have a ābusinessā room
Okay, I went through a period where my mental health wasnāt good and I got behind on my bills. Do I want to work this much? No. Do I practically have to? Yes. For those of you who work this much regularly or every so often. Give me your tips. I gotta still get groceries, cook, clean the house, manage time with family, and sleep. How do you stay sane and what are some tips? submitted by /u/bubblegoblin1 [link] [comments]
The following text is between me and my best friend who is a KINDERGARTEN TEACHER in Austin Texas. Her: Yeah like 3 ppl told me this week they're looking for other jobs and everyone's crying and shit its so bad Me: Holy fuck!!!! What the hell is wrong with us Her: I got slapped, water dumped on me, pooped on, and im trying to teach math to kids who hate math My room has been torn apart multiple times they broke a light and broke a bunch of shit and thats not the worst part. Its the curriculum Anyway some days are good but my god so much work. It will level out hopefully. Me: Dude . Iām so sorry I want to come over and help you!! Her: Its mostly a lot of reading and looking for files today but thank u babe submitted by /u/purplelephant [link] [comments]
I just started my third year teaching and I think Iām missing a critical part of classroom management. I set expectations, I teach routines (over and over and over), I have consequences that I follow through on. The past two years have been atrocious and kids have talked all over me and ignored me and itās been chaos. I started at a new school this year and Iām having the same problems. Iām losing my mind and Iāve only been with the kids 2 days. So two questions: - When people say ābe firmā what do they mean? I might be interpreting it wrong. - How do you follow through on consequences when a) the whole class is acting out (save a few kids) or b) you canāt tell whoās acting out? submitted by /u/turntosteam [link] [comments]
Looking to find out whats the best: * click pens * commpression socks * O2 monitor * stethoscope * undershirt * lunch box Anything else you recommend for a new nurse starting out? submitted by /u/TheDirtyDrunk [link] [comments]
Iāve been thinking about how my most memorable classes were the ones where I worked on a project. In biology class I remember dissecting up to 8 specimens. In physics class I remember doing multiple projects: popsicle stick structure and an invention for a final project. I remember winning History fair in middle school for a research project on Rock & Roll. This was in the 90s and early 2000s when Texas was top ten in education under a democratic governor. Now? The school I currently work for does none of this. Iām wondering if itās just my school or if there is a trend of doing less project based learning. If youāre a math or science teacher: PLEASE consider doing more project based learning. I promise you it will stick better. In the United States there is a trend of anti intellectualism. How do you prove to a flat earther that the earth is a sphere if they donāt understand math? How do you prove an antivaxxer wrong if they donāt understand basic science? They donāt believe science b
Iām strongly considering it this year. Last year I went to 75-25 split for paper-online work. And this year I may go 90% paper and only the district common assessments online. Quizzes aside, Iām strongly considering a policy of not accepting garbage. - doodles. You want to draw a cute doodle, whatever, I wonāt judge your desire to self express on a random HW if it gets done. On a guided lab or formal lab report I might say something to you about practicing professionalism. But I have had kids doodle so much on a packet Iām convinced they used up a whole pen, it legitimately makes it difficult to read and thereās no where to grade. Thatās where I draw the line on doodles. - many blanks. Special Ed teachers generally have advocated I take such work and grade it for any points what so ever. But we grade on a 1-4 basis. Iāve often debated, do I just give em a zero cause this was clearly lazy last minute work, turn it in late within our two weeks but make it actually decent quality, or do I
I teach in an elementary school. This is my first year, first week just ended. Everything is generally what was expected and great. However one thing irks me. We have to stay until every student leaves. Hey! Thatās fine. Itās just the system they have set up for dismissal. We have students wait in their classroom for busses that donāt start showing up until 30 minutes after school ends. So students are trashing the rooms and wonāt listen any more after being there for 9 hours at this point. Not only do busses show up late, the last one shows up 2 hours after school ends. I live 30 minutes away. So by the time I can actually get work done after school and get home, itās 6:30. AND we arenāt getting paid because āitās not in the budget to pay you all for after school careā. We were told to make plans with other teachers to take kids certain days and decide amongst ourselves what this would look like. Other than that, they said āitās illegal to abandon those kids under your care, so keep t
Every year there is a sign up for teachers to clean the staff lounge at the end of the day and I absolutely refuse to participate. In my building, individuals are assigned a week to do this. Every year I roll my eyes. Everyone is a grown adult with a college education and I will not be reduced down to a cleaner of space everyone using it should keep clean. You get up you wipe your area and put your things in the dishwasher and you keep it moving. I find it incredibly reductive and rude to walk into a staff lounge and see the filth on the tables while declaring that children need to be more responsible and take accountability for their actions submitted by /u/Content-Name2693 [link] [comments]
Regrettably in many cases and many situations Black educators, specifically Black male educators are not seen for their intellect, but for their ability to be behavior specialist. This viewpoint is held by colleagues, administration, and both within the district. I know this is not everyone for us, please do not spend our time trying to discredit what has been a shared story for many Black educators specifically Black male educators, but not limited too. By the way, I am a Black male educator who has actively refused for the past 37 years being the discipline expert, the missing father, the Stern voice, while never being given the opportunity to lead a workshop, to be department head, to be so many other things. submitted by /u/Content-Name2693 [link] [comments]
Well my dumb butt spent over $300 and didnāt realize CASPA calculates GPA differently. I got rejected from all schools because my GPA from undergrad the first 3 years was terrible. I transferred and went to a different university and graduated with a decent 3.4. I went to get my Masters and got a 3.5. I canāt believe I didnāt look up that CASPA considers all courses. I feel like a wasted my time and everyoneās time who recommended me. Now I have to come up with an excuse why I didnāt get in. Iām so embarrassed š it looks like Iām going to be moving away from healthcare and probably going to end up in law school. Good luck everyone! Donāt be like me and think they use your graduated GPA. I guess this wasnāt meant to be! submitted by /u/boulevardepo [link] [comments]
Argumentative, disrespectful, negative patients? And what do you find to be most effective in protecting your peace and energy? submitted by /u/Substantial_Host1849 [link] [comments]
Teachers, specifically coaches, at my school have been uploading student photos into ChatGPT to make banners for athletic events. We donāt have a specific policy for this yet. We only have permission forms for posting student photos on school social media accounts. I donāt think the people doing this are even aware of the potential issues. Pretty sure our local administration knows about it, but the district office may not. Has anyone else dealt with this? Iām worried about what may become of this data later. What should I do? Is it even worth fighting? Iām in the minority of anti-genAI people at my school. I will not have much support. Edit to add: no union submitted by /u/manyunicorns [link] [comments]
I started my career in on a step-down ICU unit with 5:1 nurse patient ratios. Iāve always struggled with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, I thought I had it well-managed before starting this job, but boy was I wrong. After my only 5 shifts of orientation, they set me free, and I quickly became acutely mentally unwell. I asked my manager if I could transfer to an āeasierā unit, and she refused due to the nature of my contract. I couldnāt even apply to other positions because, due to my contract, they required my current managerās permission for me to get a different job. My options were to either quit and be unable to afford rent or to just stick it out. At one point I was so suicidal I had an exact plan, means, and date to end my life. After calling in sick for a shift, I booked an appt with a therapist and found a doctor to do a med adjustment. I gradually felt a bit better, was no longer suicidal, but was still incredibly depressed. My contract was only 9 m
I work 5 x 8. Holiday and weekends off. Iām exhausted. Just laying in bed all day today. AC 24x7. No energy to go out. Perhaps tomorrow. Mental health day today. submitted by /u/Calm-Struggle3898 [link] [comments]
Iām a first year specials teacher at a really tiny k-5 and I use some of the classics: - 1, 2, 3 eyes on me (1, 2 eyes on you) - capiche? (Capash!) - waterfall (shhhhh) But I also have one I made up and tbh I love it: AYYY, IāM TEACHINā HERE! (SO TEACH ALREADY!) What are your favorites? submitted by /u/Little-Display-373 [link] [comments]
This past February, I made this post about always getting sick from students at my school. The r/Teachers community so kindly gave me so many suggestions, and I wanted to report back to you with some of the changes that I made. I cannot thank you enough for your help. Once I started these changes, I only got sick once more during the entire rest of the school year, and I am quite certain it was from a sick family member, rather than from school. I also am multiple weeks into this next school year already, and I have yet to be sick while some of my other staff members already are getting sickness. Here were the changes that were presented to me that I implemented: - I bought an air purifier. I got the "Clorox Medium Room Air Purifiers for Bedroom Home, True HEPA Filter" that mentions reducing 99.9% of viruses. I put this on a setting of Level 3 out of 4. Great volume, not too loud. Level 2 is event quieter. I actually bought two -- I teach in a classroom and also in a separate smaller r
I tend to have repeatable success with "boys who present significant behavior challenges that aren't primarily disability-related". My reward? Classes with more and more of these boys. There are only so many places I can put them in my class. After rearranging multiple times, I've already had to settle on rows again this year. Yes, my boys are behaving, but at the cost of the entire class having to live in lockdown mode. That isnāt fair to the rest of the class, and it isnāt fair to me. I donāt want to spend another entire year as a drill sergeant. One or two boys with significant behavior needs can usually be managed, integrated, and gradually taught to function within a normal classroom environment. The class can still do stations, collaborative work, projects, and other activities without every group needing constant adult oversight. Six out of twenty, though... I canāt assist small groups while also strictly monitoring every other group at the same time. So we do fewer of those act
I think that we can all admit that there was at least one topic or concept that we learned as children that we never fully grasped until we had to teach it. I am curious to hear everyone's answers. submitted by /u/megs256 [link] [comments]
I recently got accepted into a program that doesnāt require an interview and I was shocked! Is that a red flag for the quality of the program or should I just be happy I got accepted? submitted by /u/butteredbiscuits171 [link] [comments]
About to get an amazing position and they told me there would be a drug test which caught me off guard. Iāve never had a school drug test. Iām a nightly marijuana user in a legal state, and thereās no chance in hell Iād pass. Does anyone know of schools that specifically donāt test or care about THC? Iām hoping thatās the situation Iāll be in. Edit: fake pee is not an option because in my state if youāre busted for trying to fake a test youāll lose your license and I canāt have that submitted by /u/Apprehensive-Play228 [link] [comments]
1) following scripted curricula āwith fidelityā is a way to make teaching a low skilled job so they can pay us less and further gut public education. 2) inclusion at all costs is a way to reduce costs to school systems, rather than a way to benefit students with disabilities. 3) PBIS is a cognitive nightmare for teachers to implement and negatively affects the quality of teaching (how can u assign points and teach at the same time???? I havenāt figured out a good system, lmk). 4) making teachers with specialized skill sets (i.e. reading specialists) coach other teachers instead of/in addition to working directly with small groups of identified students is another way to get blood from a stone, benefitting almost no one. I know Iām probably screaming into the void, but I just started year 7 this week and feeling nihilistic. submitted by /u/dogeaux [link] [comments]
So we are in the season of yearly evaluations on our individual performance. I have not had my turn yet, but a nurse on my team did hers and was reporting back what her results were because we all found out last year that we were all the same exact employee in the eyes of our manager. She told me in department goals that section talking about āturnover ratesā was not talking about between cases (I work in the OR) but in fact the turnover rate of our permanent staff. On a scale of 5 we will all be getting a 2 because on my specialty team we lost 2 staff members in the last year. Now mind you that 1 left the state entirely to be closer to family and due to husbandās job change. The other left for an entirely different specialty of nursing because the hours would have been better for her. But nonetheless their absence is not meeting my department goals and so thus negatively impacts my performance. We have a small team so according to industry turnover it appears like weāre high only losi
I mean, I get the basics of how a pneumatic tube system works. But I was recently accused of causing the system to go down because of sending a tube when there were too many incoming tubes that hadn't been cleared. I don't think this was my fault since I took my empty tube from the pile of arrived tubes before sending, but it made me realize that I don't know the finer points of the tube station, I just put my tube in the sender and hit "lab". Are there any tips or tricks to troubleshooting the tube station? Are there things to watch out for that could accidentally cause a traffic jam in the tubes? Is there a weight limit, like if I have to send a bunch of stuff on ice and the tube is basically packed full of sample bags full of ice, will that overload it somehow? Has anyone had any weird experiences with their pneumatic tube system? submitted by /u/slutty_muppet [link] [comments]
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32 years old. Just finished my bachelors in May. 10 years Active Duty. Applied to 12 schools, got an early interview to one of my top 3 that has a ~1% acceptance rate. ACCEPTED. Still in shock. Still havenāt heard back from the other 11, but itās a weight off of my chest to be able to withdraw my apps from at least 9 of the other schools. PA has been my goal since I graduated high school. It took me some time to get here but I made it and you can too! To everyone thatās doubting themselves and struggling right now. Lifeās a journey, not a race. KEEP GOING! And if youāre looking for a way to beef up your application as well as gain medical experience, I highly recommend the military. I couldnāt have submitted the application without the opportunities they gave me. Pay aināt bad either. Respiratory Therapist 3.5 GPA 12000 hrs PCE 450 hrs volunteer 40 hrs shadowing 295 GRE (was planning to retake) submitted by /u/ClassicProgress6371 [link] [comments]
Reading so much about teachers creating work life balance by not doing any work at home but how are you prepared for the week? I am creating materials on the weekends/ the night before getting ready. How are people just coming home and showing up the next day with worksheets and slides ready to go? How do you have enough time to grade everything at work? submitted by /u/panopticonprimate [link] [comments]
Everyone complains about floating, but I enjoyed it. I've floated a TON and only ever had one bad shift. That night was so bad I went back to my unit and asked someone to come down and help me. The whole place was on fire, the charge was incompetent, no one helped anyone. Other than that one time, I usually I view it as a positive experience and to learn something new. Now I don't float as an ED nurse but people hate getting floated to us. submitted by /u/Glittering_Joke1969 [link] [comments]
I actually woke up to my alarms on time but i accidentally unknowingly went back to sleep after my alarms rang and dreamt that I was at workā¦ I woke up to the nursing supervisor calling me and asking me if I was still coming at 730a, which is when I woke up again. The problem is I AM THE FLOAT NURSE they sent the unit bc they were shortā¦i feel both bad and embarrassed that this happenedā¦Anybody else had this happen to them? did you get reprimanded? submitted by /u/anunpaintedcanvas [link] [comments]
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Iāve gone down a Dolly Parton rabbit hole these past few days. I am just in awe of her kindness, her compassion, and she was so intelligent. To those in the know, whatās it like when youāre on the medical team of a high profile patient? Especially in situations like this one where it wasnāt publicly known that she had cancer. Do you think about the fact that you know something that would blow up if it hit the news? Do they just become like a regular patient in your eyes? Iāve found myself standing back and feeling proud of how far weāve come in regard to medical privacy. I believe it was Lucille Ball who learned her pregnancy test results not from the doctor but from the media. Iām really happy that Dolly was able to keep things close to her chest and keep her private information private. submitted by /u/LittleBoiFound [link] [comments]
I was let go from my job today, and I honestly didnāt see it coming. Iām still shocked, very sad, and having a hard time processing what happened For some background, I have about two years of chronic dialysis experience. I recently accepted a position working in acute dialysis, which was the job I was let go from. I had only been there for about a month, and this morning I was told that they didnāt feel like I had enough experience to continue working for them. I know I wasnāt having the best experience there either. There was a lot of miscommunication, unclear expectations, and I never really received a formal orientation. Many of the people I communicated with were almost two hours away from where I was actually working, so there were times when I didnāt know what was expected of me or who I should contact for clarification. There also werenāt consistent hours, which made things even more confusing. Financially, this is also really scary. I donāt have savings right now, and Iām alre
This is a venting post but still work related. Iāve been working at my current school for about four yrs now. From the time Iāve been there, Iāve always been reserved, mind my own business, do my bestā¦ go to work, go home, keep everything cordial and respectful. Never had problems with anyone again for that same reason. And I like it like that. Anyways, so long story short. During a meeting today, I tried explaining something to a coworker. Iām over here trying to help her out bc we are assigned partners for something. So tell me why this woman, while Iām literally just trying to help her, turns around and very rudely says āgive me a minuteā¦ give me a minute. Iām trying to process.ā She also put her hand up while saying it, which felt almost like she was shushing me lol Like cuts me off out of nowhere. Iām okay with giving her the minute BUT the tone and interaction felt noticeably awkward and the room went quiet for a moment. Her tone came across as extremely dismissive. She made it e
Grady Memorial Hospital, the largest level 1 in Georgia and largest hospital in Atlanta, announced two weeks ago to its staff that all high-acuity differentials (ER, ICU, PACU, etc.) will be halved come September and completely gone by 2027. At the other local Level 1 that Iām currently doing a contract at, we just got word that we will be following suit, amounting a total of a 20K annual pay cut. Anyone else getting news of this? Some Big Beautiful Bill, huh? submitted by /u/FlavorsOfBleach [link] [comments]
I'm a first year teacher. Today during a quiz, about half my class started throwing paper balls around. The environment got loud and disruptive enough that I genuinely don't think the other students could focus and do their best work. Important context: I explicitly told the class before the quiz started that anyone who spoke during the quiz would get a zero. I made it clear. They knew. I wrote down the names of every student who threw paper. I know exactly who did it. I have already write them up and wrote up the students talking I can't split the room or do detention make-ups easily due to scheduling. My current plan: Ā· Toss today's quiz entirely (not fair to the kids who were trying) Ā· Give a new quiz tomorrow on the same material Ā· Deduct 10 points from the throwers' scores on tomorrow's quiz Ā· Warn the class beforehand that any disruption tomorrow = automatic zero But part of me feels like since I already said speaking = zero, I should actually follow through and give the throwers
I became an EMT at 18 and a paramedic at 20. One patient from early in my career has stuck with me more than almost anyone else Iāve treated. He was a frequent flyer and had one of the most complicated medical and psychiatric histories I had ever seen in someone his age. One of the diagnoses in his chart was PNES, and we were called to his home many times for seizure-like episodes. Working in EMS, I had certainly encountered people who were consciously pretending to have seizuresāfor example, someone suddenly having a āseizureā immediately after being arrested. This patient was nothing like that. And to be clear, I have since learned that genuine PNES is not the same thing as consciously faking a seizure either. Initially, his PNES diagnosis seemed to fit, and regardless of the cause, my partners and I always treated him with respect. He was an incredibly kind kid. Even though sometimes Iād get into arguments with my partner . What bothered me was hearing about how he was treated elsew
Hi everyone! Iāll be starting my ASN program in January 2027 as an outāofāstate student, and it still feels surreal typing that out. Where I live, getting into a nursing program is almost impossible waitlists, competition, limited seats all of it. I wanted a different outlook, a different environment, and honestlyā¦ a fresh start. They accepted my HESI, and that moment felt like everything clicked. The exam wasnāt even that hard when I took it, but seeing āacceptedā made me feel like the universe finally opened a door for me. Right now Iām working in education, and itās been rough. The field is changing fast, and not in a good way. Iām ready to step into something that feels meaningful again. I have some healthcare experience and Iām a certified phlebotomist, so Iām hoping to get back into the medical world soon maybe a hospital role or caregiving through an agency while I prep for school. For those already in ASN programs: What study methods actually help you stay grounded and not over
I teach 7th grade math at a title one school. During preplanning our new principal and assistant principal made this big speech about "giving just 1% more." The gist was that we should all think of ways we can give just a little bit more to our students than we currently are. So maybe I took this the wrong way, but most of us are already coming in an hour early, leaving 2 hours after contract time, outfitting our classrooms with very little help from the school, constantly pulling data from the same places admin has access to and putting it endless spreadsheets so no one can look at them, giving up planning periods to sub for other classes, or meetings, or attend the same trainings every year, bus duty, car rider duty, contacting 158 parents and guardians "just to introduce ourselves" in the first 3 weeks, fundraisers...the list of above and beyond goes on and on. How many "extra one percents" are enough? How much free labor and funding will they normalize until it's enough? I just fou
I've got about 4-6 different colours to choose from and with this specific mural, I can swap them out at any time and it won't affect the art. This would be for a waiting room, will be on all 3 walls of that room, and will fully be placed top to bottom and left to right. The big thing I'm struggling with is which colours to go for... I've been using a colour palette site to help me, but as someone has rarely gone to the hospital, I can't imagine what a patient/loved one would want to be surrounded by as they have to step into the building and wait in those chairs. I think a good idea for me is to avoid reds and black. I was told to no to any rainbows. I am wanting to avoid pastel pinks and blues together as I feel like it wouldn't fit. I know it's hard to give advice when you can't see the art itself, but I would love some help! Thanks a lot, I appreciate it submitted by /u/MenAngry12 [link] [comments]
Here to vent! Iām a school teacher in a state that borders Texas. My school has a contained classroom for students with severe/profound disabilities. Our district added the contained classroom to our building at the end of last year for this school year. The issue we are having is that the teacher hired quit within a couple of days of the school year and the district already has many vacancies for these types of teaching positions. To combat this vacancy, myself and a few other teachers are being placed in this classroom without having the proper certifications my state requires until we can hire a teacher (which is highly unlikely). I already have several grade levels that I currently teach, but Iām now being āaskedā to also split time in the contained classroom. I purposefully did not get my certification in severe/profound disabilities, yet here we are. Itās an unfair position all around as the students deserve a teacher who is properly trained and willing. submitted by /u/honeybea1
Had a moment to meet with a counselor at my school site about a student of concern. Student has known issues with one gender of teacher (I'm that gender - there is another teacher for my subject of the opposite gender). They said there's no data to support that, they can't change it, etc., but then did admit that there was a concern about placing that student in my class. When I repeated this back to her to ask why they chose that placement, she immediately denied saying that and shut down the conversation, becoming very defensive and demanding to know what other teachers I'd talked to. I'd appreciate any advice going forward on handling this situation. Should I be attempting to create a paper trail here? submitted by /u/maestrita [link] [comments]
I have nothing to add really. It was over a ten point assignment that their student refused to do in my class. They wanted an extension for their child. Oh, and it's my first year teaching. This is great. I'm having the time of my life. submitted by /u/AlwaysSomethin6722 [link] [comments]
Anyone on here doing or done the RN to BSN with the flex path option through UW Milwaukee flex path? Just wanting some feedback on your experience? I have applied to the program for October and sent my transcripts. Just wondering what Iām in for. submitted by /u/Lake_Of_Fires [link] [comments]
I imagine one of the hardest parts is people telling me that I will get used to people dying. What if I donāt want to get used to it? I get close to these patients even inpatient for prolonged hospital stays. I have boundaries but Iām human. I just sent a 25 year old on hospice and he grabbed my hand and told me not to cry, people still have it worse than him. Why are my oncology patients and their families generally more grateful? Itās been a long two weeks. Just needed to rant. submitted by /u/Excellent_Title7857 [link] [comments]
PSA: It's that time of year ššš! Sunday Ticket is $198 for teachers, compared to $420 full price. If you have a college student in your home it's even cheaper. Edit to answer questions: I think this just started last season. Verification is through ID.me https://hosted-pages.id.me/2026-youtube-tv-sunday-responder-offer submitted by /u/Strange-Employee-520 [link] [comments]
Iām an incoming college freshman and I currently have about 60 hours from volunteering at a local hospital over the summer. Iām just wondering if this is good or if I should be doing more to eventually reach a certain amount of hours by the time I apply? submitted by /u/InfiniteLuffy [link] [comments]
Rarely do you often hear people go from ED to medsurg. I did just that and honestly Iām a lot happier. Prior to working in a (high-volume urban) ED, I worked as float pool in a high-acuity medsurg (also cross-trained in stepdown so I get floated there too) as well as a small town ED so I had a taste of critical care. I wanted to experience working in the emergency department at a much bigger hospital in the city, so I applied and got hired a few months ago. Staff are all great, management has been supportive, and my interactions with the patients have been fine, but man the workload is just insane it literally drains me each day. In my area we often have no techs, ratios are 1:4 but the patients are so sick, plus short-staffed every single day doesnāt help. Iāve become so grumpy itās affecting my personal life. I really looked forward to work here at least a year or two, but I donāt think I can handle this any longer without going insane. So after a few months, I went back to float poo
I have 3 weeks left of my BSN program, including two comp exams. I failed the first with a 62 and have been studying every day for the past month and a half to try and pull out a passing grade on the next two. I need to make a 76 average between them. Logically I know this is super doable, but I've been so dejected from the first exam that I've struggled to have confidence in myself. I just accepted my dream job, but I feel like so much is riding on this that the pressure is insurmountable and that I can't be excited for it yet. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How do y'all cope with inferiority complex and impostor syndrome? I've never been a person with test anxiety before, but I'm so scared right now. Do y'all have any tips and tricks for like... grounding yourself? submitted by /u/mothwingmirror [link] [comments]