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Hi all I am currently an LVN I graduated last December and went straight into the transition program, which I’m currently in. Now I am pregnant. I am due in January and I am planning to induce labor as soon as healthily possible. And if that doesn’t work I want to schedule an induction at 39 weeks. That would give me about 10 days before I have to be back in class. I talked to my department chair and she gave me two options. I can either come back to class 10 days after giving birth or I can skip the semester and come back, but they don’t have any classes until fall of next year so I would pretty much be sitting out two semesters. I know there is no timeline but I really wanted to be in school while my baby is smallest so I can spend more time with her when she’s older and running around. I honestly don’t know what to do and I know this whole plan is just hoping my delivery goes well because if I need a c section i know for a fact I can’t come back ten days after. If anyone in a simila
I feel like this is happening in a lot of other professions too. More work added to your already overloaded plate with the reassurance that you can just use AI to get it done quickly. As if its not one more thing on our plates, time spent prompting and fixing, and a waste of water. Also, it really ticks me off that my county is using AI to create examplars for assignments. Students are shown these examplars as examples of what they're supposed to produce. submitted by /u/Starburned [link] [comments]
High School. The first happened Tuesday. I have 5 boys who are friends, but 2 are like dynamite and are provoked by everything. I separate them but inevitably one gets up for paper or to use the restroom or whatever and they are socializing again. This day I was doing paperwork, everyone independently working, and this boy (J)they really only tolerate, kicks his shoe off and it hits powder keg #1 in the face. He gets up and starts throwing punches. Powder keg #2 jumps on Js back. Desks, chairs, computers flying everywhere. Ugh. Those boys are still out. Now it's Friday. A teacher is out and they split his last period. I'm playing music because it's Friday. I let 2 students pick a song as a reward as we are cleaning up the classroom 10 minutes before the bell. I tell girl to play her song. Boy goes up and starts to play his. I think "whatever, she'll play hers second". Unrelated girl goes up to the board to put correct song on, boy elbows her in the face and when I told him to leave the
Story time (Fake names) I teach three year olds. They are potty trained, but accidents happen, nbd. Today, Sam pooped and needed help wiping. No problem, I help. He’s nice and clean. We go outside to play. Sam needs to poop again. But Sam doesn’t want to tell me so we can go inside and potty. Severe FOMO. He also doesn’t want to get his undies dirty. So, his solution was to stick his hands down his pants and catch it. Now he’s standing on the playground, gripping a turd. He does not want it. So he says to his friend “hey Sarah, here.” And hands it to her Sarah does not know what he’s giving her. Sarah is trusting. Sarah takes what San is offering her. She realizes what it is and comes running to me holding it. Intense cleaning and sanitation ensues. Happy Friday everyone! submitted by /u/Random-bookworm [link] [comments]
Hey guys, RN for three years and I have some questions for my Cath lab nurses. I currently work preop and my hospital is kind of weird where they have us prep TAVR patients for productivity minutes in PACU. But anyways I seemingly somehow get slapped every TAVR day with the prep, and its a nightmare. Beyond all the interdepartmental bullshit from preop prepping cath lab patients, there is a constant complaint of shaving within the groins. I feel I consistently shave to the absolute boundary of safety, up to the shaft of the penis and the sides of the groin, yet there are constant complaints about sterile draping placement and hair being in the way. I just don't understand, what they want! And this is such a minor thing when you consider the mess of orders they give me each week! I am editing this part* I do shave and prep for open heart in the case of a crack so I do not believe that is part of the problem. I'm about ready to straight up refuse prepping these patients and take whatever
I’m a float nurse, but our NICU is letting us floats be primary nurses since we are floating there a lot. Worked with a sweet family and they asked me to be the baby’s primary, and ofc I said yes. But his prognosis is so poor. Part of the reason I float is so I don’t get too emotionally invested in these sweet sweet kids (no adult patients at this hospital), so I fear I may be setting myself up for some big tears later. Does anyone have any advice on caring for the same (very sick) baby long-term? I also apologize if this is an inappropriate question for this sub. I just want to do right by their family and make sure I’m taking care of myself in the process. Thank you in advance for your support submitted by /u/Old-Bowler4150 [link] [comments]
I work in a k-8 and many of our 8th grade boys are well over 6’ already. We have several on the football team that are pushing 6’3 - 6’4 and probably 250lbs. It’s absolutely insane that they’re bigger than full grown men. Even my own kid at 12 is about my size when I graduated high school. I know… hormones etc in the food. It’s just a sight to behold when literal children loom over you. submitted by /u/AggressiveSherbetty [link] [comments]
A lot of schools incentivize in-state applications by drastically reducing tuition by 20-50k. We have 5 PA schools in Georgia and attendance is the same price for in an out of state students for them all. It’s just frustrating that the most affordable schools are only affordable for in-state citizens of which I am not. It just sucks that there is potential for PA schools to have massively reduced debt for some people but not for others. submitted by /u/StructureSpecial7597 [link] [comments]
I'm a paraplegic and I've been working as a Math teacher in Middle School as a teacher for one year now. This week classes started again now that summer vacation is over. I already know many of my students who know me because I'm that teacher in a wheelchair. But since it's a new school year, many new students entered this year and I had to present myself to them telling them my name, what I teach, hobbies, etc., and then I asked my students to present themselves, so I can get to know them and also to ask questions about anything related to the class. Most of the questions my students made me were related to the subject and others about getting to know me a little bit more, so I had already expected some kids were gonna ask me about my wheelchair. A kid asked me how I make it to go to school like this, and I just told him that I use my car which is adapted. Another kid asked me if I can stand up or feel my legs, I just chuckled and said no. One of these kids even asked me why I use my
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I’m a 3rd time applicant and I’ve been waitlisted every cycle. Just had an interview last week and was really confident I did the best I could have but waitlisted yet again. I’m just so bummed out because I genuinely don’t know what I’m doing wrong and it is so discouraging. I even paid for a mock interview from someone I thought would be reputable, and I got a propranolol prescription to help my physical anxiety during interviews. I’m just so upset and feeling defeated! It’s also so frustrating that most schools don’t offer feedback on interviews, so I really don’t know what to do at this point. I know it’s early in the cycle, but I haven’t heard back from any other schools either. Just feeling really discouraged rn 😭🥲 submitted by /u/Extension_Camel3340 [link] [comments]
I'm calling upon my elder nurses to make me feel better about my life </3 I got my first RN job in a Level 3 NICU and was THRILLED! I worked with adults for 2.5 years as a PCA and was drained from that population. I started at the end of June and just came off orientation last week (so I had 15 shifts with a preceptor). The main issue? I feel like I know NOTHING. I was technically thrown off orientation 3 shifts early due to staffing issues. When I spoke up about that to the charge nurse, I was basically told "Well, this is what we have to do." I haven't caused harm to any of my patients, but I feel like a fish out of the water. Parents are asking me questions about their kids and then I feel like I barely know the answer... I understand what to do & when to do it, but I don't get the 'why' at all. Other nurses have been nice and trying to help me, but some seem to forget that I just graduated in May and all my experience is with adults. What do I do? I feel clueless. My manager hasn't
I’m a first year teacher and this is my second week. I’ve already had to get ahold of several parents for behavior. I feel like most of the time they’re either dismissive or just plain rude. It makes me not even want to communicate with them anymore. submitted by /u/No-Scholar-2983 [link] [comments]
Yesterday, two girls were missing from my sixth period. I marked them absent and started class. They showed up five minutes later, asking for a pass to guidance. They had just been in guidance without a pass, and were giving the lady there attitude, so she sent them to me. I get them seated, call guidance, and determine they wanted a schedule change. We aren't doing schedule changes right now except in very narrow circumstances because we are over capacity. I told them they couldn't go. One of these 11 year old kids got an attitude and refused to talk to me the rest of the period. I told her I'd be happy to explain once she got over herself. Today, she was off my roster. Mom apparently came in and got it changed. The thing is, this kid wanted a whole new schedule. They only changed her out of my class, which isn't even the class she wanted switched yesterday. So she is not only still stuck in the class she wanted out of yesterday, she is now with a science teacher who doesn't do even h
Struggled / have been struggling with a lot of mental health issues lately. Undiagnosed so not an issue heh, not voices or nothing just the usual impending doom of the future and stagnant downs due to it being winter soon and my beautiful sunshine is going to disappear at 4:30 in the afternoon again. I can’t stand darkness anymore I’ve been doing it for almost 10 years now and I’m just fucking done with it. So! I decided to throw out an ultimatum. Not my strong suit as I prefer to not have any type of conflict other than just what the shift brings me (over demanding family, the septic person, the crash out behavior person, or the once in a good while CPR on the 99 y/o failure to thrive meemaw.) but I actually did it. I kinda pussed out the first time. I didn’t say I would leave if they didn’t honor my wishes. I just said it’s not a want, it’s a need, I need days. Well, 3 days later I’m at my wits end because I just can’t do this shit anymore, so I go back to management again and I fina
Posting this because I spent an embarrassing amount of time searching Reddit for someone in a similar situation and could barely find anything that answered my questions when going through this. I was arrested on misdemeanor charges, waited until my case was completely over before applying for my nursing license because I knew if I applied with a pending case, it could delay everything further. Both misdemeanors were dismissed, I was never convicted, and I did not enter into a diversion agreement or any other plea or deferral so this is my personal experience. At the time I applied, my case was closed and pending expungement so I disclosed everything to the board of nursing in my application. Even if expungement was complete, i would STILL DISCLOSE. Because if it pops up they will flag you and it could even be a longer process, so please disclose. When I did my fingerprints, I was calling the board of nursing so much because I heard it took some people only a few days or 24-48 hours, b
Link to original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Teachers/s/kBQZIJtWM6 Just a quick thank you to everyone who responded. It was really helpful advice, as in my almost decade of teaching I’ve never even had something remotely close to this happen to me. I wanted to provide an update and also a warning for anyone who ever finds themselves in a similar situation. As I suspected, the meeting with admin was not great. My lesson plan was put into question (which was an SEL lesson mind you) and the parent of the student that assaulted me actually filed a complaint against me saying that one of the questions (about dealing with anger) is what triggered her kid in the first place. Not once in the meeting did admin even acknowledge what I went through or asked if I was okay. Before leaving, I was clearly upset so I asked to go home for the day. So after reading your advice here, I decided to go get seen at the hospital and it turns out I have a concussion. So I’m out of work for now. I didn’t rea
I'm a newly qualified resident doctor. I'm based in the UK, and I realise this sub is mostly for US based nurses, but I figured medicine is medicine so you guys probably have relevant tips too. I'm 3 weeks into being a doctor, and every interaction I have with the RNs, it feels like I'm annoying them. I get it tbh. I'm nervous, don't know the computer system, always get things wrong and in general am a bit useless. I was wondering if you guys have any tips for new doctors? Things that make nurses' lives easier? Edit: It's making me sad how many of these responses are something like "be kind" or "remember nurses are humans". That should be a given? submitted by /u/CaffeineStorm [link] [comments]
Hello, I am a working lpn who is in an accelerated bsn program. Im about to finish prerequisites and start the nursing classes/clinicals. School will be mon-fri then I work 2 12s with a total of 2 hours commute for work each day (1 hr there 1 hr back) on weekends. How am I going to find time to study?? I can't afford to change to a closer job because only working 2 12s I can barely afford life and the pay is higher at my facility. People say C's get degrees but in my program you need at least an 80 in the class to pass. I am so scared I will fail and waste tens of thousands of dollars and be stuck in long term care nursing until I die. Any advice please? submitted by /u/insecurepanda69 [link] [comments]
I read the report later and it wasn’t even relevant to their chief complaint submitted by /u/lissome_ [link] [comments]
The first year of teaching is really tough. No one tells you all the little useful tips. I struggled a lot my first year, so I’m sharing everything that helped me. Classroom order is the most important thing you need to work on Make 3 to 5 simple daily rules, and tell kids clearly. Show them how to walk into class, ask for help, and switch activities. Demonstrate, practice, and remind them often. Kids feel safer with steady rules. They don’t just want a funny teacher. Write down a simple behavior plan early. Don’t wait for problems to happen. Finish your lesson plans before students come to school Plan lessons for the first two weeks ahead of time. Prepare substitute lesson plans on your first workday, too. For the first week, focus on getting close to your students. Don’t rush through too much textbook work. Kids won’t learn well if they don’t trust you. Daily small tricks that old teachers never talk about Keep quick snacks at your desk. You only have a little time to eat between cla
Hi there folks, Starting Mental Health Nursing in September. I got tickets to Noah Kahan in July this morning (yay). I said to the girl I'm going with after we had bought the tickets that I could be on placement but I should be grand. She's now really angry that I only said after buying the tickets, which is fair but she knows I was doing nursing but hey ho. Anyways, I know you can't do much negotiation and that placement comes first, but how far in advance do you know what exact times you are doing for shifts? Is there anyway to move the shifts around during the week? I feel awful about the situation but I don't really know what to do. I'll get my timetable on the 7th but it may only show that I'm on placement that week and probably not what time or days I'll be working. Any advice? Cheers submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Set8604 [link] [comments]
☕ 1 coffee = functioning human ☕☕ 2 coffees = okay, we can do this ☕☕☕ 3 coffees = IV pump whisperer ☕☕☕☕ 4 coffees = “WHY IS EVERYONE CALLING ME AT ONCE?” ☕☕☕☕☕ = tachycardia but make it professional 😭 How much caffeine are y’all consuming on a 12-hour shift? 😂 submitted by /u/matchaamaamii [link] [comments]
I’ll start with one I got today: I (26F) am in my final year of nursing school and I work in LTC. One of our pts (94M) has severe anxiety and is diagnosed with hypochondria. Today he told me that he is always happy to see me because he feels safe and calm in my care :,) It made my whole day! Especially coming from a pt like him submitted by /u/keiko17 [link] [comments]
I anonymously reported a coworker for possible impairment - two different times. This has been ongoing since I've started working with them more than a year ago. They come to work (we work evening shift) disheveled, slurring their words, stumbling around, and falling asleep at their station. I've had to step in multiple times to assist the patient they were taking care of because they seemed incapable of caring for them at the time. Just of note: we take care of patients in an outpatient hospital setting. Many coworkers have expressed concern; however, I don't know if anyone has reported this person, as I have. Our nurse manager is friends with this person and she occasionally says how she "feels sorry" for them and their never ending turmoil in this employee's personal life. She giggles about said employee's "quirks". Personally, I do not feel they are quirks; I think they are on some type of substance that alters their mental status. The first time I reported the person anonymously,
I have been taking prerequisites to get into nursing school at my local community college. I have to have all of my official transcripts from previous colleges I attended. But I owe a school ~$12000 and therefore cannot get my transcript. I plan on getting a second job and taking a break from school for a year to pay off the debt. Do you guys have any tips on retaining information learned with such a long break? I have physical copies of all my textbooks and I have roommates I can practice on. Should I invest in any skeletons or models/posters? This is super important to me 😣💕 submitted by /u/may_dreaming [link] [comments]
I teach in a typical suburban high school. We have a higher-than-average poverty level but we aren’t Title 1. This is just context. I seem to be one of the only teachers at my school who doesn’t police bathroom use. If my 14-17 year olds say they need the bathroom, then they will go one at a time. A few of my colleagues seem to take joy out of not letting students out to the bathroom. “Not while I’m teaching,” “In another 5 minutes” “Only 4 times per quarter” are things said. I completely understand that students will only learn if they are present in the classroom. But I don’t feel like the bathroom policing is healthy or should be normalized the way that it is. Am I alone in this? How can I persuade teachers (some of whom I supervise as their department chair) to stop taking pride in policing the bathroom? Edit: I do teach block schedule, where classes are 100 minutes each. And regarding the “in another 5 minutes” I have watched a teacher do that a few times in a row to where a kid h
This is my 4th year teaching as a long term substitute I've worked in our local middle school for 2 years and now 2 years in the high school. We just finished out last PD day before the school year starts and the admin are already asking us to offer money and fund programs or events in the school and I think it is rediculous to ask us this while still expecting us to supply our classrooms with anything that title 1 doesnt approve which often times is a lot of things. I am wondering if this is common in other schools across the country? Also, I feel like it's highly predatory and exploitative to constantly ask teachers to pay or give money for school programs or events students are running. I think last year I had at least a dozen kids asking me for money for programs, and I had a lot of staff meetings where the admin wants teachers to fund events. We don't make nearly enough money to be giving it away like that but you know teachers will because they want to support the students and at
After a longggg first cycle, and 20 apps already submitted for my 2nd cycle, I was accepted off the waitlist a few days ago for a program that starts in 4 weeks. Across the country. The school I was accepted to originally rejected me without interview last July, about a month after I submitted my application. Then in April, I got an email that they had re-reviewed my application, and decided that they wanted to interview me. After interviewing in May, I was placed on the waitlist, which I was 100% sure I was never coming off of, and shifted my focus to the next cycle. Until I got the email a few days ago! I’m incredibly humbled and excited, but also now freaking out as I figure out the logistics of the next 4 weeks. Two cliches have remained true during this time for me: expect the unexpected, and it truly only takes one! Good luck to everyone during their cycles, this process is not for the faint of heart! STATS Overall cGPA: 3.57 Overall sGPA: 3.38 BCP GPA: 3.27 PCE:2,078 hours (pedi
Has anyone seen anyone wearing these scrubs in the wild? submitted by /u/BradsFace [link] [comments]
I am in my 3rd year of teaching and I’m getting close to quitting. This is the 1st year where I’ve had 2 preps instead of 1 and I feel like a 1st year teacher all over again with my 2nd prep. Thankfully the previous teacher of the class left me all of her old material to work with so I haven’t had to make anything new yet but trying to organize it all and have it ready on time is killing me. I’m maybe a week ahead at best prepping both classes, my 2nd prep I have to make sure to reserve the lab room when I need it, grading takes forever for both classes, and I have more students this year than ever before since we had a massive layoff this summer. It’s like I never have any free time to do anything. Any free time I do have is spent going to doctors appointments due to some recent medical issues. Those offices are far away since my school is outside of a city and traffic sucks driving home from those appointments. Weekends don’t feel like weekends anymore and all I can do is stress over
I’m honestly just in shock right now. Interviewed for a program on Wednesday and they let us know that we’ll be receiving decisions 1-3 weeks from now. The next day, I receive an email that I was not accepted into the program. Frustrating, but it happens. Few hours later, I get an email congratulating me for acceptance into the program?? I log onto the provided link for the graduation admissions page and I see the acceptance in my admissions update as well as the corresponding link providing my student ID, student log in information, place to put a deposit, etc. At this point, I’m so happy I don’t know what to believe but seeing all of the info on the admissions portal led me to believe maybe the rejection email was a mistake? I called them this morning to confirm and they let me know the initial rejection was correct and the second email they sent and their OWN admissions portal is incorrect. I feel so frustrated, disappointed, and frankly grateful I didn’t immediately put the $1000 d
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Of course, this is not all paraprofessionals , only every single one I've ever worked with. I have/have had several kids with paras/behavior specialists, and the ones who are there to manage 504 students' behavior are the most useless. Just to use specific examples from my classroom/school: the paras that I am assigned sit on their phones in the corner of the room with hoodies on, hoods up (when even the students aren't allowed to do that.) They don't look up from their phones, they don't do anything, it's like they don't even notice that their students are running around the classroom, yelling, or otherwise making a scene. Meanwhile, the para or whoever who mans the hallway (I'm not totally sure what their title is) just sits there and cracks jokes with the kids. For example: I sent a kid out for rampant disrespect and acting out (7th grade). A few minutes later, the para brings him back about to laugh and says "Why did you send him out? He told me you told him you'd buy him Popeyes."
I have a couple of girls in the same class period that have an issue with everything. One of them decides something is different than the way she would do it, and has to loudly comment. The other girl joins in as well, although she is quite pleasant when we are one-on-one. For example, the students received a pretty light science textbook, maybe around 200 pages. Significantly smaller than the other textbooks they have. I reminded them they can keep the textbooks at home, since I have a class set. "What's even the point of having a textbook if we leave it at home?" With the stankiest face and rudest tone available. "Yeah miss, when am I ever going to need it 🙄" Like damn, that's what you have an issue with? Would you prefer the alternative of having to carry it around every day? Are your parents charging you for storing textbooks in your room? submitted by /u/GredAndForgee [link] [comments]
I got splashed in the face with norovirus stool by my call light heavy patient and now have norovirus, which makes me want to quit my job. But my sweet 93-year-old dementia patient with a cute German accent said “I love you” when I said goodbye to her at shift change, which makes me want to come back. There really isn’t another job like nursing submitted by /u/MikeMuench [link] [comments]
I just finished 20 years in the Army as an engineer so this is a hard switch for me. Im currently in EMT school, I plan to use this to get my toes wet and be a transport or ER Tech while I do nursing school. Currently have a bridge program taking my degrees and turning them into an accelerated BSN course in person on a local campus. I have dealt with plenty of trauma and I have quite a few advanced first responders and trauma courses from the army, I know medicine isnt trauma. My question is should I start with ASN or go straight to BSN? Am I going to rush into this field and or get overwhelmed as its new to me? Any advice is super helpful thanks. submitted by /u/ItsKImaEngineer [link] [comments]
My system just announced $250 gift cards to every full and part time employee, and extra in the next paycheck to cover the tax. FOR GRATITUDE/JUST BECAUSE. Estimated 37k employees, that’s over 9 mil. We’re scared, what fresh hell are they about to announce 😭 submitted by /u/WhatsBeeping [link] [comments]
I have tried a few different brands and fits, and so far the only top I feel truly comfortable in is the Evolve Oversized Scrub Top from Fabletics. I have a petite frame, but a larger belly (after six babies and a twin pregnancy) so I don't like tops that are tight around the stomach/hips- but I still want it to feel like the top is "fitted" in the right spots (bust and arms, really). This top works great for me- I feel comfortable and confident which really helps me to stay focused on actual nursing during my shifts, as petty as that sounds. The Evolve top + Ion scrub pants (so comfortable around the waste, imo!) are, so far, my favorite combo. I have a set in black and navy, and I'd like to get a set in wine ASAP. I have my eyes on a couple of other colors (some new releases and some that are older/out of stock e.g. cloudberry). I just want more than 2-3 outfits to rotate between for work! Unfortunately they have limited options in my size and colors that I like- and my budget is too
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It’s my 2nd semester of nursing school out of state and I go home pretty much as soon as break starts. I was home the entirety of this past summer and intend to do so in the following winter and summer breaks. This time I want to get a part-time job, anything in healthcare support roles such as CNA/PCT, monitor tech, unit secretary etc. Would it be unusual/would I be a jackass to be working these jobs and expect to still have it after being gone 1-3 months in the year? (Obviously I would be transparent about my schedule from the jump). There is of course the option to work PRN, but it’s still a long stretch of time where I’m not there. I also don’t see any PRN job openings in local hospitals, apparently they usually only offer PRN roles internally. If I got a job this September I would only have it for 3 months before leaving in December. I’m just wondering high likely I am to be hired/retain a job with this kind of schedule. I just don’t know how common this is outside of, say, typica
For some background context, I am an ED nurse at a very busy level 1 trauma center in a major metropolitan area. I have had the same job for the last 5 years, working day shift only. Recently I switched to night shift due financial reasons, making this the first time I have ever worked nights. Of note, I am also a deeply spiritual person and follow a faith that requires me to cover my hair. Typically I wear more traditional coverings, but in a pinch I will wear more modern coverings, but never with patters more intricate than floral designs. I have worn these coverings many times at work with zero complaints from anyone and even the occasional compliment on how “pretty” my head scarves are. That is until this week. For this past two weeks I have worked my three twelves in a row working six days straight. Yesterday was my day off, however I received a message stating that work was offering OT and a significant bonus for those who picked up for at least 8 hours and needing money I happil
I live in Orange County, CA. I just got my Bachelor’s in Spanish and have started the Single Subject credential program at CSULB. I’ve heard that recently job prospects in the education field in OC have been extremely scarce and ridiculously competitive. I want to teach high school Spanish and am hoping that this subject specifically will give me somewhat of an edge compared to Social Studies or English, but I can’t help but feel worried that I’m chasing a career with extremely slim chances when it comes to getting hired. I understand the importance of networking and while I sub in the meantime and do my observational hours I plan to make as much meaningful connections as possible. Any tips/advice on how to make the most of this path? Thanks so much. submitted by /u/Moosejay [link] [comments]
Hey everyone! The copy machine is down. We called Susan, and she said it won't be fixed until next week. Anyway, since it's Friday... What were some challenges that you faced recently? Anything that irked you? Maybe a co-worker is getting on your nerve? Class caught on fire because little Billy shoved a crayon into your pencil sharpener? Share all the vents and stories below! submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]
Honestly the title really sums things up. I’ve been an ER nurse for 5 years, (Yes I know it’s really not a long time at all compared to most others) traveling for the better part of the last 2 and i just feel so stuck. I want to get out of the ER yesterday, I just don’t even know where to start. I feel so stuck, i travel with my partner and they want to continue traveling. I want to find a different job and don’t have the faintest clue where to look, most outpatient jobs i’ve looked at require other experience i don’t have since i’ve only worked ER. I know i have to find a different balance with my life. I don’t feel like this is a pace i can maintain for the rest of my life, hardly even the another day. I want to settle down, have kids, not stress every minute of my 12 hour shifts. I’ve been losing a considerable amount of hair and i’m almost certain it’s solely from sheer stress. I just want to rant, and see if anyone else out there is in the same boat, has any recommendations. Reall
I am tired after a long day and procrastinating life tasks.... long post incoming 😔 "They can't MAKE your kid serve detention. It requires parental consent. I refused to allow my oldest to serve a detention for being tardy three times. She doesn't drive. How TF are you going to punish her for something outside her control? The school doesn't have legal authority over your kids; you do." This comment comes from a post regarding this incident in CA. The post is a video along with the alleged timeline of events. Unsurprisingly the timeline in the post is inaccurate. The entire ordeal was less than an hour and it seems the parent triggered the safety protocol. As I scrolled through comments this one immediately jumped out to me. Some backstory: Over the summer I became a little obsessed with our district's code of conduct. I read the code itself and dug through the separate guidelines on what consequences to apply and when (highly recommend this to the policy nerds). I became more aware of
Newly licensed nurse but not a new grad, i got hired for a residency position in the medical oncology floor. This is my first job in the hospital and i’m afraid I lack skills/practice since its been years/ long that I graduated school. Can you give me tips on the skills/ knowledge/procedures/meds/overview of day to day work that is happening in the oncology unit? Do you guys do a lot of picc lines? IV meds? Cardiac issues? submitted by /u/Acrobatic-Nectarine [link] [comments]
This has been my biggest struggle as a teacher. Am I supposed to constantly have kids bored or doing minuscule tasks because they completed the work already or am I supposed to leave the other kids behind who need the extra time and support? I’ll just give an example from a few years back. I was teaching grade 4/5. I would have half the class finish something and half needed more time or one to one help. It was a lot of non English speakers with little to no support. The EA we had worked one to one with an intensive needs child. So I started a craft drawer for the kids that always finished early and it was either read a book or do a craft so I could help the others. They weren’t allowed to rush their work or whatever to do crafts but it sure kept them busy afterwards and they kept it clean and organized. Only issue was probably the parents having 900 crafts brought home. But of course admin eventually got on my balls about it. But then opposite issue, last year I had kids that couldn’t
So we had open house tonight from 6-8. I was in a dress and heels from 7:00 am to 8 pm and 5 parents of the kids I teach showed up. What a complete waste of time. In addition, I got to come back for an 8 am meeting tomorrow morning. submitted by /u/Particular-Cod-8221 [link] [comments]
Handed out a velocity worksheet in high school physics today, which included a problem where they had to do 350/65. “What, am I supposed to do this in my head!?” “No, you’re supposed to do it on the paper. You know, the paper the question is written on.” “What do you mean?” 🤦♂️ submitted by /u/DrRibb [link] [comments]