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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
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Comment on What do you actually do at work? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle LinkThat's a great question! I went into nursing without even tangibly knowing what nurses did day to day, just the general idea, but still went through with it blind and thankfully love my job. I'm a...That's a great question! I went into nursing without even tangibly knowing what nurses did day to day, just the general idea, but still went through with it blind and thankfully love my job.
I'm a registered nurse working bedside at a large hospital in a large city. My work consists of directly managing medical/nursing needs of patients (specifically adults, and those not in ICUs).
Doctors/physician assistants/Nurse Practitioners will order medications/interventions and nurses would often implement or address them.
I physically assess patients, give them medications (orally, intravaneously, injections), manage any tubes/drains (to or from the body), monitor vital signs, change wound dressings, draw blood/collect specimens.
We have nurse assistants who help with this stuff but still help with cleaning patients, help them with eating, getting out of bed, etc.
We coordinate and communicate with various teams related to a patients care, that includes doctors/providers but also social workers, physical & occupational therapy, speech language pathologists, phlebotomists, technicians for tests eg. mri/CT scans, dieticians, and of course family members.
And then make sure all that we assess/give/do for patients is documented in their medical charts.Part of why I went into nursing was because it was a "real job" and had a direct/clear route to that job. One of my priories graduating high-school was that I would be able to find a job and be financially stable asap (family was poor).
Now that I'm in the field, I've learned that it's an incredibly flexible degree. Bedside is the traditional route but nurses are in office/clinics, care management, hospital administration, community health roles, research, tele health. So a lot of options.
And there are large portion of people who join nursing as a second degree, who had a different career prior. And it's no longer just a female role, I have many coworkers who are male nurses! Don't be discouraged by that if you are a man and think it's a woman's job, it's not!Much luck to you in your adulting journey! It's not simple to decide which trajectory to start in but remember that it's not a permanent choice, you can always pivot or jump as long as you're learning and building experience along the way!
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (June 2024) in ~health.mental
Alphalpha_Particle LinkI'm the unhappy frustrated dissatisfied one in our relationship. He's happy thinking about marriage, supposedly thinks our problems will all work out because he loves me unconditionally. I'm just...I'm the unhappy frustrated dissatisfied one in our relationship. He's happy thinking about marriage, supposedly thinks our problems will all work out because he loves me unconditionally. I'm just looking for mutual understanding and respect, yet why is it so hard of an ask?
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Comment on Nearly 80% of Americans say fast food is now a luxury because it’s become so expensive in ~food
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentIf we're talking just ingredients, cost per dish will most often be cheaper than fast food. If you just want simple pasta with marinara, dry pasta per lb (8servings) is $1-2 and a jar of marinara...If we're talking just ingredients, cost per dish will most often be cheaper than fast food.
If you just want simple pasta with marinara, dry pasta per lb (8servings) is $1-2 and a jar of marinara maybe $3-5. Let's say 2 servings per person for a meal and it rounds out to <$1-2 per person.
You won't find that pricing in any restaurant or take out place, I live in a city so a plate of pasta would be >$10-15.That's a very simple example.
Cooking at home usually have higher upfront costs-- you have to pay for all your groceries at once. And you have to often buy more than you need. You might only need 1 carrot, but you buy them in a bag of 5, etc. And if you want more complicated cuisine like chinese or thai, making that at home will have even higher upfront ingredient and equipment costs. Home cooking also adds time costs, you'll spend 1hr cooking vs just 10min to pick up food.
If you're smart about cooking and meal planning, cooking in larger portions essentially will lead to lower costs per dish per person. The thing is, cooking is a skill that you learn. If you didn't grow up learning how to cook or with parents who cooked, it's harder for an individual to pick up those skills. There's the learning curve that can often be barriers to cooking effectively. Because one doesn't know how to cook, they take more time and effort to cook, which makes it inefficient to cook at home and more efficient to just order out.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Alphalpha_Particle LinkI've mostly been enjoying Vampire Weekend's new album since it came out these day, it's called Only God Was Above UsI've mostly been enjoying Vampire Weekend's new album since it came out these day, it's called Only God Was Above Us
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Alphalpha_Particle LinkI finished The Attention Merchant by Tim Wu-- It chronologically explores the development of the advertisement industry and the attention economy from newspapers, radio, TV to computers/internet,...I finished The Attention Merchant by Tim Wu--
It chronologically explores the development of the advertisement industry and the attention economy from newspapers, radio, TV to computers/internet, phones. Unfortunate but also fascinating seeing how much advertising is integrated into and influences modern culture/life. Great read. -
Comment on Monday, April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse: where and when in ~space
Alphalpha_Particle LinkWatched Smarter Every Day's Video on some interesting things to look for during the eclipse: temp changes pinhole projection wind purkinje effect (color perception changes) shadow bands animal...Watched Smarter Every Day's Video on some interesting things to look for during the eclipse:
- temp changes
- pinhole projection
- wind
- purkinje effect (color perception changes)
- shadow bands
- animal behavior
- sharpness of shadows
And check out the recommended solar eclipse timer app to use during the eclipse!
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentHave much time for rabbit holing haha And about the door knobs I was just thinking that I'd tape the latch hole so all I'd have to do is pull or push doorsHave much time for rabbit holing haha
And about the door knobs I was just thinking that I'd tape the latch hole so all I'd have to do is pull or push doors
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentThanks for your optimism! I definitely look forward to becoming ambidextrous for sure. Just a difficult start, the training will pay off!Thanks for your optimism! I definitely look forward to becoming ambidextrous for sure. Just a difficult start, the training will pay off!
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentI'd been wearing lace less boots since the break. Thank God I had them. They'll be all I wear for 3mo!I'd been wearing lace less boots since the break. Thank God I had them. They'll be all I wear for 3mo!
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentLooking forward to being ambidextrous!Looking forward to being ambidextrous!
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentThanks! Yeah my backpack isn't being helpful over one shoulder.. I'll have to switch to a messenger bag.Thanks! Yeah my backpack isn't being helpful over one shoulder.. I'll have to switch to a messenger bag.
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentThanks for the recs! About the mindfulness thing, yeah for sure many thing s I have to re consider now with a single arm. I often forget I can't do somethings. Ah tie shoes, wear a backpack, put...Thanks for the recs!
About the mindfulness thing, yeah for sure many thing s I have to re consider now with a single arm. I often forget I can't do somethings. Ah tie shoes, wear a backpack, put on a hat, open a bag of chips.. -
Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentAppreciate the support, kind stranger!Appreciate the support, kind stranger!
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentMid 20s, with a full fracture to the radius.Mid 20s, with a full fracture to the radius.
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentHaha that's a fun project, I'll have to think of something relevant/useful to me...Haha that's a fun project, I'll have to think of something relevant/useful to me...
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Comment on Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life? in ~life
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentYes! Can spend some time with language learning, been meaning to go back to that. Plan on inviting all my friends over do they can sign my cast. I have three months free for social visits for sure...Yes! Can spend some time with language learning, been meaning to go back to that.
Plan on inviting all my friends over do they can sign my cast. I have three months free for social visits for sure :)
I've read Flow, but one to revisit! Bowling Alone not yet though maybe seen referenced, will add to list !
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Broke my dominant arm, will be out of work for a few months. Any advice or tips to adapt to this period of one-armed life?
I've got time now to browse tildes again, until I broke my arm last week, been busy with life otherwise. It's a nice thought to get time off work, but not a nice thought when most my hobbies...
I've got time now to browse tildes again, until I broke my arm last week, been busy with life otherwise.
It's a nice thought to get time off work, but not a nice thought when most my hobbies involve my hands.
Of course appreciate the support by my partner, family and friends. Very thankful I have them.
But with my independence floundering, I hate spending my days either sleeping or eating or mindlessly scrolling though social media.Looking to hear stories of broken limbs and how you've coped and adapted, and advice on physically navigating with one arm. Carrying a cup of tea and then needing to open a door, how to open a jar with one hand, cooking (or not cooking) and all else
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Comment on What's your favorite Wikipedia page and why? in ~talk
Alphalpha_Particle Linkhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast_sandwich I just find it amusing, even comes with a recipe :)https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast_sandwich
I just find it amusing, even comes with a recipe :)
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Comment on Core Internet – what sites and services should we permanently preserve? in ~tech
Alphalpha_Particle Link ParentOh controversies? Please do share, I'm curious I only know of the "anyone can edit it" caution but typically trust Wikipedia's info than any layman.Oh controversies? Please do share, I'm curious
I only know of the "anyone can edit it" caution but typically trust Wikipedia's info than any layman.
I am always fond of the Penrose-tiled blanket that I designed and crocheted myself. Took about a year from concept to execution and was well worth it! I also made it during covid times so it was a real comfort project for me too.