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need Jun 28, 2026
r/nursing

BINGO: ER Nursing Edition

How are we doing today, friends? submitted by /u/Mackellan [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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4 years into nursing and already completely burnt out… where do I go from here?

I’ve been an RN for about 4 years, and if I’m being honest, I don’t know how much longer I can do bedside or even traditional nursing. I’ve worked in different areas, hoping I’d find something that clicked, but I still feel mentally drained and burnt out. Lately I’ve been applying to remote nursing jobs (case management, utilization review, triage, etc.), but I either never hear back or get rejected. It feels like everyone wants those positions. At this point, I think I need a real change. I still want to use my nursing degree if possible, but I’m open to jobs that aren’t the typical bedside path. I’d even consider leaving nursing altogether if there’s something with a better work-life balance and less stress. For those of you who felt this way: What nursing jobs helped you escape burnout? Are there any non-bedside or non-clinical roles you’d recommend? Has anyone successfully transitioned into another career using their nursing background? I’d really appreciate any advice. I know I’m

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need Jun 28, 2026
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Will be volunteering at a new Renaissance Faire’s medic tent. They’ve asked what supplies to have on hand? How do I ensure my license is protected?

I have a lot of volunteering experience but not as an RN. The fair will be at the end of August. We’re in southeastern US. I’m assuming heat stroke will be our main concern. What medical supplies should I recommend the fair have on hand? Water is a given. Should I ask them to get a specific type of insurance? What could put my license in jeopardy? How can I use this on my resume? I’m pretty much the main “medical volunteer” advising them. Thank you! submitted by /u/Major-Security1249 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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Does it bug anyone else when the same color scrubs from different brands don’t match up? Thoughts appreciated

I know this is a very minor problem, but I’m a new grad about to start my first nursing job and I’m finding that scrubs in the same color from different brands don’t match. My uniform is navy scrubs that I can buy from anywhere, so I’ve tested the waters with three sets of scrubs that I could return if I don’t like. All three scrub sets, two of which are both from Cherokee, have slightly different navy hues and it drives me crazy. I like the pants from one set but the top from another and was hoping to keep what I like and return the rest, but after looking at the difference of the colors together I guess I’m just going to wear them all as the proper sets. Had no idea this was a thing (guess I just didn’t think about it bc it makes sense different brands would have slightly off hues). Do you guys just always buy in the same brand to keep the same color or is it just not a big deal as long as it’s the color you’re supposed to have on (like navy or royal blue or whatever and just slightl

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need Jun 28, 2026
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Hmmm

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need Jun 28, 2026
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Are most nurses the oldest sibling?

Thought I would make a fun post out of curiosity, as this thought just popped into my head . Do you think that most nurses are the eldest , middle or youngest sibling ? Could also be an only child. Just trying to gauge where most of the community falls . I wonder if statistically there is a trend on who becomes a nurse. (: I myself am a middle child and the only sibling doing healthcare. submitted by /u/flamin_aqua [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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I Caused Harm Today

Edit: what a beautifully supportive thread this has been. I didn’t come here hoping for a bunch of “oh it’s no big deal” and I didn’t get that. Instead I got advice, clinical tips, relevant stories, and encouragement to move on as a more experienced nurse. I hope to carry on in practice with the same attitude that you’ve all shown me. Thank you all! Like the title says. I’ve been an RN for 8 years in various settings, all of which I started IV’s in. I’m fairly “good” and often start lines for coworkers who can’t find anything. Currently, working in a rural ER, we got a trauma call. Patient ran over by farm equipment (this is not an unusual call for us). They arrive, immediately need intubation and sedation. One IV already in from our medic so we tube the patient with meds through that. I start a second line, an 18 in the AC (classic). The medic actually pointed out the vein to me and it was quite large. An easy hit so to speak. I pulled labs, flushed it, hooked up sedation line. What w

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need Jun 28, 2026
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Medication error - overdosing of a resident with Morphine tablets

Hi people. I am new to do this but would like to hear peoples' opinions of what could possibly happen to me as a professional. I am a registered nurse and do agency work, covering shifts in nursing homes. I did a shift over the weekend in a nursing home where we gave a high dose of oral Morphine tablets slow-release by mistake to a resident. The total prescribed dose was 30mg and was in 5mg tablets so six tablets had to be given to make up to 30mg, at least that was the case on my previous shift. However the home received a different strength and supplied 30mg tablets so one tablet suppose to be given. The start of the shift was very hectic and busy. The medication round was done by trained carers (that's the home decision) and I was a witness. We checked the medication on the Camascope, I remember I saw right name and dose but somehow failed to realise that the strength is different, even the colour of the tablets was different, I just can't understand how it happened. The carer dispe

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need Jun 28, 2026
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What is your least favorite disease/disease process as a bedside nurse?

I’ll go first, decompensated cirrhosis. If you’ve ever taken care of a patient in liver failure that is confused to the point where no amount of reorientation will have any lasting impact and you basically have to watch them 24/7 and/or put them in some form of restraints or they’re almost certainly going to do something they shouldn’t and they’re getting lactulose so they’re pooping nonstop you’ll probably be able to relate. I cleaned up so much poop last night. I really dislike the distinct smell of lactulose poop. Edit : This isn’t a specific disease process but freshly trached patients are definitely a close second in just being generally difficult to take care of, we have them often on my unit and usually hold on to them for a while even when they have transfer orders. I’m sorry but I cannot read lips so I literally have absolutely no idea what you’re trying to say but can you please for both our sakes relax so the vent will stop alarming. submitted by /u/emtnursingstudent [link]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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I don't really give that look lol😅 But I wish I could

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need Jun 28, 2026
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Can I use the call button?

I’m in the ER for the first time ever with a hand laceration that just needs a few stitches. They put me in my own room in a bed that is all the way propped up. It’s 3am and I know I’m going to be waiting a while since my injury is not serious. And I’m totally fine with that, but I am wanting to get some sleep while I wait. I’ve tried all of reclining buttons and I even walked to the end of the bed with the little “patient lock” symbol and tried that but I can’t figure out to recline it! Am I allowed to press the nurse button to ask for help reclining the bed? It feels really silly since I know people are here with actual emergencies… submitted by /u/Common_Ferret_8841 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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How do you guys take care of your health while having a stressful job? How important is it to you?

I mentioned I work in Oncology. I am 29 years old. Anyways, I love my boxing and calisthenics, it gives me a good workout and I feel way more confident in myself. Now I had senior Nurses not that much older than me say "I don't have time to go to the gym or do any boxing. You don't have kids , you don't have to cook/clean etc.." My thing is, working out, eating the right meals and taking care of yourself is the thing that gives you more time. submitted by /u/DribbleKing97_ [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
r/nursing

Narcotic med error

I work LTC. Today around 4ish one of my patients asks for extra strength Tylenol. I’m out of xtra strength on the floor. I’m in the depths of med pass so I ask if they want their Lyrica. Has an order in for Lyrica PRN q8. Last dose administered at 0600. They say yes and I give it alongside other due meds. Fast forward 10pm the same pt comes over to ask for Lyrica. I say I don’t think it’s been 8 hours but I will double check my emar. Immediately they become combative, stating the Lyrica was never given and I made a mistake. This pt is a&ox4 and knows their meds well. I check my emar and it allows me to administer it. Says last administration was 0600. So even though I felt crazy because I remembered taking it out of the narcotic box - I administer it. Also side note this resident is known for complaining about people, trying to get them fired and even reporting to BON. I was flustered, backed up on med pass and I didn’t want the confrontation. There was other channels I could’ve and sh

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need Jun 28, 2026
r/nursing

Patients wife took a picture of my report sheet

So I show up to work, we’re doing bedside shift report when my patients wife walks in. He attempted suicide so they did CT of his head and neck. It said “difficult to exclude subarachnoid hemorrhage due to movement artifact.” The day nurse is showing me some of his wounds, I left my report sheet on the counter. Didn’t think anything of it. A few hours later I’m educating the wife on the plan of care when she pulls out her phone and shows me a picture of the report sheet. She’s freaking out asking what it means and I’m trying to explain to her that they just didn’t get a clear image because he was moving during the scan. I said if they were concerned they’d get a repeat scan but our provider isn’t concerned at this time. Idk I’ve never had that happen to me before, gonna guard these papers with my life. submitted by /u/Dull_Dare_609 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
r/nursing

Help! Tips on dealing with family members

Hi please give advice on how to deal with family members that are tough to deal with. Today my preceptor was pulled due to understaffing and I worked the second half of my shift completely alone. During this time a family member was telling me they needed to speak with doc immediately and I asked if it was an emergency and she started screaming at me that if she didn’t see the doc rn she would request a new nurse. This was not an urgent issue and doc was busy, I was trying to relay that things wouldn’t be instant but she wouldn’t listen. I called my charge and she was helpful but the whole shift she would chase me around the unit refusing to use the call light to ask for minor things, interrupting me while I’m speaking with doctors, raising her voice, telling me to give what meds and when, and just generally being mean. How can I set boundaries without escalating or getting walked over? submitted by /u/ab_sentminded [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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ED/ICU nurses, what do your techs do and how do they support you?

Obs PCT and nursing student here wanting to take a leap into something more critical, but not sure where to start! There’s open positions for peds ed, adult ED (one for level 1 trauma center and a level 3), and then there’s SICU, MICU, CTICU and CVICU). What do your techs do for you, and what do your favorite techs do that makes your life easier?? submitted by /u/Unlikely_Impress_480 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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Pupilometer looks conflicted lol

Does this look like a face to anyone else? 🫤 submitted by /u/Famous_Cheesecake666 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 28, 2026
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My home care agency sent me into a dangerous situation with zero training or support, then threatened to fire me for "client abandonment" when I raised concerns.

I’m looking for some perspective because I feel like I’m losing my mind. I’m a brand-new employee at a home care agency. After only a few shifts, I’m ready to quit, but I want to make sure I do this correctly to protect my future career and the next person they exploit. Here is the breakdown of what happened in my first few days: Zero Training: I received no clinical training, no shadow shifts, and no formal orientation. I was handed a PowerPoint about not dispensing meds directly and told to start working. Safety/Care Plan Issues: I was sent to two different homes with complex needs (dementia, mobility issues) with no care plans provided. In one instance, I had to rely on notes from previous caregivers that didn't even mention the client's behavioral history. Coercion: After working a handful of shifts, I declined a last-minute call-out. I was immediately summoned to a call by management, chastised for my "low hours," and told I would be fired if I declined future shifts. Because I ne

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Tips to helps during a rapid response.

Hypotension: Broad workup. Stat rainbow labs (CBC, CMP, ABG with lactate at the minimum, ECG and chest xray). Fluids are ALMOST ALWAYS correct unless its a HF patient and you are concerned for cardiogenic shock. If after fluids is still hypotensive, start pressors. Norepi is always correct. If nothing is obvious from the above workup, very low threshold for broad spectrum abx and CT scan. Respiratory: ABG and chest xray are quintessential. If your patient went from room air to high 02 needs in a very short amount of time, the most likely thing is either mucous plug or flash pulmonary edema. Chest xray will give you the answer; if chest xray is clear, CT PE. Evaluate need for intubation. Neuro: ALWAYS get blood glucose first whether it be concern for stroke or seizure or whatever. If there's high concern for stroke, call code stroke. Otherwise assess airway, rainbow labs, consider need for CT head. Arrhythmias: Follow ACLS protocol. If fast and shocky, cardiovert. If slow and shocky, pa

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Message the provider they said , theyre here to help they said

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure?

In a previous post I wrote about giving my patient potassium XR 20 mEq but crushing it on accident. I remembered 12 hours after that same shift my preceptor gave me the okay to crush a different patient’s meds too (Metoprolol XR 25 and Sacubitril/valsartan). The worst part of this is when I reported the second med error, I was informed I was being let go, which is fine…I’m not cut out for this profession. However, I can’t sit the uncertainty of not knowing if my patients were okay. My metoprolol lady was given her meds at 2100 and was still alive and kicking at 0700. VS at 0200 were stable from what I can remember. My potassium pt denied complaints at 0730 after receiving it at 0600. How do you guys handle the uncertainty in these situations? I sincerely hope these poor people are okay. I feel so much guilt, it’s killing me. I’ve been miserable ever since. I asked my former manager for an update to know if anything happened and I offered to provide anymore info if necessary in order to

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Skin assessment/skin cancer

Do yall ever do a head to toe skin assessment, and when you flip them over, you see obvious cancer on their back?? Like a funky looking mole. (I guess it’s not “obviously” cancer just based on a skin assessment. But it has all the red flags) But since it’s not technically a “wound” so you don’t have to document on it. Do yall say anything about it to the patient? Also, this is in a non-dermatology setting. Most of my patients are ortho or stroke patients. submitted by /u/mkelizabethhh [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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How do you make counting respirations not awkward?

I was taught to place hand on chest to get RR. That's a no no for me as a male nurse. You are also not supposed to let the patient know yiu are counting their breaths so I end up awkwardly staring at the patients chest for half a minute. They are always so confused about what I need. There's gotta be a less awkward way to do this. submitted by /u/justthedirt [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Managers contacting nurses when off work

I've noticed there have been a lot of posts recently with nurses asking if it's normal that their manager will text or call them when they're not at work and ask them to do something like document from home, or come in to fix something that happened on their shift. Sometimes people are on vacation or a leave of absence or FMLA, and they say their manager message them everyday asking when they were coming back. First off, if I'm not at work I'm not answering. The only time I answer my phone is if someone calls me right before my shift because maybe I'll get low census. Otherwise I am not at work. I'm not getting paid. I will not talk to anyone from work. But besides that, especially younger nurses, sometimes feel guilty and will respond. I think we should all have a system. A fun system for newer nurses could be to answer every single message, email or text with basically an out of office message. Your manager text you saying can you fix this documentation issue when you're off work? Yo

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Do anyone else have trouble sleeping after night shift?

I’m awake now for 24 hours and it happens so often on nightshift I’m lucky that I can make my own schedule. But almost every night shift I get home and have a huge burst of energy and just cannot get to sleep. I got black out curtains but I just cannot shut my brain off. It sucks I have tried like no electronics i don’t know why, does anyone have tips SOS submitted by /u/Zzz_sleepy6 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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How Healthcare Workers (Using Legal Methods) Freed a Patient From ICE

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Apparently insurance companies charging more for MRIs = nurses somehow say they are underpaid ..?

Don’t know how this post about Mark Cuban talking about insurance and MRI prices ended up with the 3rd most liked comment about nurses saying we are underpaid. What. 617 upvotes?? I found one reply to this and someone said it’s not the fact that we feel underpaid, it’s the fact that they are trying to give 7-8 patients to us instead of hiring more staff. But then someone replies “There is a nursing shortage. That is inevitable.” ???!! submitted by /u/dartmania444 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Travel OR nursing

Honestly, this goes out to all of the operating room nurses which apparently do not go on Reddit No, I’m not gonna talk shit about the place I’m working at. But I’m fucking tired. Every place I go everybody’s got their own rules. Why is there not something more standard? Names of instruments names of normal things like SCDS? Criles kellys and schnits? I don’t understand and I will never understand why there is not a universal way of doing things. Why is there not emergency case carts if you’re a level one trauma?? why is there no protocol and who is there to make sure this happens? Except for the administration, which do not work in the OR do not understand the OR and cannot be the person that you look to for help. Please help me understand. And why can’t we change? This is my biggest question. I don’t know how to do it and honestly, I’m not the change kind of person but I’m so tired. I need some help ladies and gentlemen. submitted by /u/PirateAgreeable5415 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
r/nursing

Male L&D nurse

the hospital at which I do deliveries (not employee there, just privileges) has hired a male L&D nurse. i have no problem with men in nursing. the issue is that I (and many other obs at the hospital) am also male. i am not comfortable doing a pelvic exam on a woman with only a male chaperone and no females in the room. i make a point to never be alone in a room with a woman who is exposed (top or bottom), for obvious reasons. i don't think i am crazy to feel that most women would also be uncomfortable being examined by two men and no women and while they may not say anything, would feel very intimidated. i think the overwhelming majority of women also expect their L&D nurse to be a woman. i am not sure what to do. am i being crazy here? i am sure he is a nice guy and very professional and capable don't want him to lose his job or anything lol and don't believe in gender discrimination, but i am getting mild chest pain about not the possibility of not having any female chaperones availa

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need Jun 27, 2026
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AMA Did CPR and got reprimanded for it

Walked into patient’s room and asked what was going on and three staff members two of which were RNs told me that the patient didn’t have a pulse (they checked radial). I checked in femoral and he didn’t have pulse. I asked if he was full code and there was hesitancy and someone said yes as I was climbing on the bed and said I’m starting CPR. Very quickly I needed relief because my hand was hurting and without going through all the details of the code I ended up getting reprimanded from my manager because my hand hurt and they asked me “why did I start CPR? Someone else would have.” That fucked me up. I cried for about an hour later. Replaying in mind. Etc etc. mind you, this is the first time in 10 years I have ever seen someone come back to mentation after 2 rounds of CPR. But I was in the wrong according to them. Help me process please? submitted by /u/Visible_Height5357 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Is this wrong or controversial?

Hello, I have just completed my 1st placement (hurray!). I was taking care of this patient who recently had a hip surgery, and I noticed that this patient was able to scratch their leg near their calf, but when I was showering them they asked me to wash their genitals, but I gave the cloth the them and said here you go there's soap on this for you. But I am wondering now, if that was wrong or neglectful or encouraging? I do understand it's apart of patient care but going forward should I wash down there for them? Thanks, - Mango. submitted by /u/Mango_Outside [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Weird mistake I made today

Meme tag because it’s really the only one that fits. My pt. load dwindled down near the end of my shift. Went from 4 to 2, and the WR was empty, so I didn’t get anything for about an hour and a half. Went to give report. Started with my one room which was… involved, to say the least. Looked at my second room, and my heart dropped. Pt. had been in the room for about two hours, but I hadn’t seen the patient. I’ve never made a mistake like this. I apologized profusely to the oncoming dayshift nurse, who said it really wasn’t a big deal. I left the hospital feeling like an idiot for somehow not seeing this patient for two hours. Five minutes into my car ride, it all came rushing back to me. I had seen the second patient. I’d passed meds, done a full assessment, put in two notes, made sure the vitals were up to date. Somehow, my brain just shut off and it was like I had never laid eyes on the patient. I called the ED and got transferred to the nurse, who told me she’d already looked through

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Can’t pump

Hello everyone. I’m having a problem at work. I don’t have time to pump bc we are so short staffed. I’m in the ICU and I literally can’t walk away from my patients as the are on multiple forms of life support. I’ve complained to my manager and he just says “ you have to find time and someone to cover” but 1. It’s not fair to give a nurse 4-5 patients on multiple forms of life support, 2. It’s so bad that I’m stuck in patients rooms who are crashing for over an hour where it’s if I leave they could literally code so how am I supposed to “find time”. My baby only drinks breast milk and this is hurting my supply and causing me pain. I don’t know what to do in this instance. Seeking advice if someone has been in a situation like this before Update- I have portables but absolutely refuse to wear them bc 80% of patients are in contact precautions and I can’t justify risking my baby. I know it’s whiny but I deserve a safe clean place to pump. If I pump while on the computer I’m expected to ge

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need Jun 27, 2026
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I’m so sick of patients and families who think they’re the only people on the unit

I’m so sick and tired of these patients and their fck ass family. I run around like a chicken with its head cut off for majority of the shift trying to keep them alive, having to call teams to administer NALOXONE when our EMR is crashing. Multiple orders. STAT BLOODWORK for said patient while still attending to the demands of my other patients and the patients I’m covering, and it still is not enough I start my shift. I have just sat down and logged into the computer . Immediately, this woman comes up to me aggressive. “Why have you guys not changed my husband? He's wet. I've called multiple times to change my husband.” and I'm looking at her like, ma'am, I just got here. I don't even know who your husband is. I don't even know that I'm his primary nurse. Of course, to my luck, I find out I would be the primary nurse. I address her concern and get the PSW to do it. By the way, this is night shift. Our policy is that we don't keep patients/visitors overnight because there's always a ris

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Physically and Mentally cannot do bedside anymore.

I have just shy of 2 years of medical surgical/telemetry experience at a hospital chain. But I physically can’t do the floor anymore. Im currently nights and every joint in my body screaming. Also mentally and emotionally Im done. What are some good options/opportunities I could do without 2 years of experience? BSN Northern California I want work life balance and reduced stress. submitted by /u/_Crazy_Lady_RedNeck_ [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Who do you feel is the best at putting IVs into a patient?

I seen an instagram reel that claimed doctors were really not great at it. In my own experience i had two different doctors put a cannula in with mixed results. The ER doctor had to try twice and put it too far up the arm close to the joint in my elbow and it eventually popped out. The second doctor had to try twice as well because he didnt get it the first time. Not knocking doctors ive dealt with a lot of nephrologists who have done multiple biopsies etc on me and they havs all been fantastic. The Registered nurses in the renal ward i was in were darn good at it even if one really didn't like doing it. I am not sure if Enrolled nurses are allowed to do them but they always got an RN to do it. The same with the RNs in the cardiology ward they were great at it too. I belive the only other person to put a cannula in was a surgeons assistant (although it may have been someone else as it was during a kidney transplant). I am lead to believe anesthetists are meant to be really good at it t

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need Jun 27, 2026
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Bro 😎 🤝

Being floated sucks but it’s cool when you have your bros to count on. But after 12 hours, not even knowing or remembering their names. 😂 Why are we like this guys? submitted by /u/The3NightExit [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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How to handle smells

Hello! I’m a new grad nurse who just started and I’m on my second shift and I , shall I should say, do not always have the best reactions to some smells in the patient’s rooms (c. Diff patients, some dialysis patients, etc) and I was wondering what is something I can put in my mask to off set the smells or other tips ? Edit: damn y’all are really coming through with these great tips Thank you guys :-) submitted by /u/Content-Lavishness [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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How much phenobarbital have you given someone in acute ETOH withdrawal?

I spent the day babysitting someone in acute ETOH withdrawal before they FINALLY got transferred to MICU. The total phenobarbital was 1,430 mg followed by 4 mg versed and the dude still wasn’t snowed and had some fight left in him. For MICU this may be a normal day 🤷‍♀️ but it seemed bananas 🍌 to me! submitted by /u/vegan4life77 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 27, 2026
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How to deal with grief?

I've been a nurse for some time now, i recently had a patient who had died and it really affected me. The death was the patients choice he wanted to be on hospice care, and we accommodated it until his last breaths. Those first couple of days after were so painful. all I could do was cry I was inconsolable. I had recurring nightmares of the day. A month later, being today I had my behavioral health checkup and I started crying again. Does grief ever go away or is it just something we as nurses live with? I have a good support network and my coworkers are also my friends and have supported me through this but someday just the thought of what happened it makes it hard just to go to work. submitted by /u/Fairytail-diva-3 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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I work weekends and that 4 days off goes by too fast lol

I love it though submitted by /u/emtnursingstudent [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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Should I have stopped the blood transfusion and reported to doctor?

I am a newer nurse on med/surg floor. I am 6 months off orientation. I had a patient the other day with a hemoglobin of 6.8 and we needed to transfuse him with 1 unit of PRBCs. As a background, patient normally had a soft BP like high 90s to low 100s. After their abdominal surgery, their HR was in 100s to 110s. EKG showed only Sinus Tachycardia, Chest X-Ray showed no aspiration/pna, WBC was 10.3 but he was getting antibiotics so the doctor was not concerned about sepsis. Their CBC showed the 6.8 hgb so that’s why he was getting the blood. The patient was mildly confused and tends to tense up when they don’t want to do something, but they were able to make most needs known and redirect-able. When I started the blood, their BP was 100/63 HR was 103 Temp 97.6. I stayed for the 15 minutes it was running and proceeded to do my vitals again. Mind you there were family members in room and they were chatting with patient and patient was eating (important note for what happens next). I proceed

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need Jun 26, 2026
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Now the sheriff has arrived to escort them to them to jail.

It's a heartbreaking situation all around. My young patient accidentally caused the deaths of two of their friends while driving under the influence. I don't think they fully understand the magnitude of what has happened or the seriousness of the legal consequences they now face. They have always been a respectful, polite patient—rarely requiring anything and always saying 'please' and 'thank you when Help them with anything. None of that changes the tragedy of what occurred, but it makes this moment especially difficult to witness. My heart goes out to the families of the two young people who lost their lives, and to my patient's family as well. They are all facing unimaginable grief, though in very different ways. Now the sheriff has arrived to escort them to them to jail. submitted by /u/one-life-2026 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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I work Baylor as a visiting nurse (weekend doubles only) and my manager tried to make me do oasis documentation on my off day. Am I an asshole for responding this to them?

Another thing is that she almost guilt trips me to do things off hours after I request time off. It’s really obvious and I think that’a funny. Idc if I get paid for more documentation, that’s 2 hours off my life for not that much extra money. Why do I feel bad for saying no to being ordered around when there’s at least 3 other nurses seeing said patient during the week? Edit : Thank you for putting my mind at ease gang! I’ve been dwelling about this since Tuesday. submitted by /u/princess_commie [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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Work saying no to me calling out

My job requires us to call out sick at least 2 hrs before our shift starts and I called 3.5 hours before to let them know. And I was then told that I essentially have to come in unless I find my own coverage. I feel so weird about this but lmk if this is standard. For reference I’m a nurse for about 7 months now at my first job working at a psych hospital where my ratio last night was 15 patients and I had an orientée to train, mind you I got off orientation with no support and training was extremely subpar. Speaking up does nothing. Yea…. I don’t know what I’m still doing here either. submitted by /u/UrbanRealism [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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Situations that changed you/radicalized you as a new grad RN?

Currently a New Grad RN dealing with a situation where I made a safety report at work and have gotten some blow back from management directly related to my decision to report this situation. Feeling really discouraged after initially feeling like I was doing the right/hard thing, only to be gaslit and borderline intimidated by mgmt. Has anyone experienced something like this? submitted by /u/Gaialuna222 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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Is this harassment or am I reading too much into this? Private duty nursing

this is really stressing me out. I do pediatric private duty nursing on the side. The dad of the client I work for keeps giving me hugs whenever he sees me or is leaving the room. The hugs have started to become more lingering ones and last night he put his hand on my mid back while I was literally changing the babies diaper :/// I still can feel it. The dad never hugs me when his wife is around. I know should’ve set boundaries from the beginning no touching/hugging :((( but could this be innocent? I think maybe it’s because he from a different cultural background and being touchy is okay?? I used to love working there now it’s making me really anxious, scared he gonna try something else :(( he’s way older submitted by /u/mucjiso [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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What’s your dream job if you weren’t a nurse?

If I knew it wasn’t so competitive, I’d love to have been a perfumer or a sommelier. Or own/operate a small cat cafe and help adopt out some kitties. Other alternative: stay-at-home person (I am not a wife and have no children). What about you all? submitted by /u/user73628497 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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LTC during a heatwave:

Here are some of the quotes from residents today: Are you still doing okay in the heat honey? Take it easy kiddo! My son brought cherries from the market, take a break and have some :) Can you grab me a soda? And take one for yourself too! My daughter brought ice cream for everyone! And of course: 6. Can you grab me a blanket? Im cold 🤣 submitted by /u/keiko17 [link] [comments]

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need Jun 26, 2026
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Why are we shitting on new nurses that come here when they’re panicked?

I’ve been a nurse for 10 years but remember feeling scared about mistakes when I was new. When you first start out, you don’t have a lot of context to be able to categorize how severe a mistake is. Using humor and poking fun is one thing but for fucks sake what’s with all the superiority complexesssssuhhh submitted by /u/Typhoid__Beaver [link] [comments]

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