C. Ratched, MSN, RN
@cratchedrn.bsky.social
Blue Dot in AL! NB (they/she), Queer, NB, liberal Democrat, atheist, RN, parent, cat person, owned by a Great Dane. Not a “nice person.” High Priestess of Church of Petty.
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A refresher for those who are new. My username is not an ode to the character of Nurse Ratched. I am not that character.
I’m the last decade of her life my mom had many health issues, not including the cancer that eventually killed her.
She would ask me questions and for medical advice. I, being
I’m the last decade of her life my mom had many health issues, not including the cancer that eventually killed her.
She would ask me questions and for medical advice. I, being
So the big dogs at work (not the physicians directly but the staffing/pharmacy that pays the infusion staff) have decided that FT coworker is over utilizing PRNs. They’re bringing in a FT MA to do the paperwork and PRN RNs will only be used on very busy days or to cover when FT is off.
I knew I
I knew I
February 18, 2026 at 9:16 AM
So the big dogs at work (not the physicians directly but the staffing/pharmacy that pays the infusion staff) have decided that FT coworker is over utilizing PRNs. They’re bringing in a FT MA to do the paperwork and PRN RNs will only be used on very busy days or to cover when FT is off.
I knew I
I knew I
It’s 3 AM and I am wide awake. Why? Because my brain won’t shut off. Which is stupid. I’m stressing over something that should be a non-issue. But here I am stressing anyway. Ugh.
a fluffy gray cat is sitting on a table and looking at the camera
ALT: a fluffy gray cat is sitting on a table and looking at the camera
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February 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM
It’s 3 AM and I am wide awake. Why? Because my brain won’t shut off. Which is stupid. I’m stressing over something that should be a non-issue. But here I am stressing anyway. Ugh.
A PSA for my People of the Paste:
Applicable every day but particularly today.
Learn to read the room and when to STFU. Not everything needs our opinions and input. This is especially true when talking about grief and loss. This one isn’t ours.
For the love of mayonnaise shut the fuck up.
Applicable every day but particularly today.
Learn to read the room and when to STFU. Not everything needs our opinions and input. This is especially true when talking about grief and loss. This one isn’t ours.
For the love of mayonnaise shut the fuck up.
February 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A PSA for my People of the Paste:
Applicable every day but particularly today.
Learn to read the room and when to STFU. Not everything needs our opinions and input. This is especially true when talking about grief and loss. This one isn’t ours.
For the love of mayonnaise shut the fuck up.
Applicable every day but particularly today.
Learn to read the room and when to STFU. Not everything needs our opinions and input. This is especially true when talking about grief and loss. This one isn’t ours.
For the love of mayonnaise shut the fuck up.
Spent a decent part of a 2-hr chat with The Kid yesterday talking about our upcoming trip and our plans to drink around the world. So this seems particularly fitting.
February 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Spent a decent part of a 2-hr chat with The Kid yesterday talking about our upcoming trip and our plans to drink around the world. So this seems particularly fitting.
I woke up grumpy today. But now that I’ve been awake for a tiny bit I realized that today is Shrove Tuesday. Pancakes for dinner!!!
Yeah. I know I’m no longer Christian, but some traditions deserve to stick around and pancakes are on that list!
Yeah. I know I’m no longer Christian, but some traditions deserve to stick around and pancakes are on that list!
a cartoon of winnie the pooh holding a towel around his neck while holding a pancake .
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February 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I woke up grumpy today. But now that I’ve been awake for a tiny bit I realized that today is Shrove Tuesday. Pancakes for dinner!!!
Yeah. I know I’m no longer Christian, but some traditions deserve to stick around and pancakes are on that list!
Yeah. I know I’m no longer Christian, but some traditions deserve to stick around and pancakes are on that list!
Wait a minute. Are you seriously telling me that this doesn’t happen for everyone?
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Visual Snow Syndrome Explained (I have it)
YouTube video by Doctor Eye Health
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February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Wait a minute. Are you seriously telling me that this doesn’t happen for everyone?
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Home. Drove 1.5 hours round trip for 3 hours of work. 🙄
February 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Home. Drove 1.5 hours round trip for 3 hours of work. 🙄
AYKM? I came in to have 3 patients? I’m gonna be out of here at 10. We don’t need 2 RN for 3 patients.
But at least I got my one IV start on the fist attempt. 😂
But at least I got my one IV start on the fist attempt. 😂
February 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
AYKM? I came in to have 3 patients? I’m gonna be out of here at 10. We don’t need 2 RN for 3 patients.
But at least I got my one IV start on the fist attempt. 😂
But at least I got my one IV start on the fist attempt. 😂
Morning. It’s Monday. I’m awake and I’m not happy about it. I was going to be off today because we didn’t have many patients on the books. But then we added some so now I have to go in and I’m salty.
the grinch from the movie the grinch is saying `` good morning '' .
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February 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Morning. It’s Monday. I’m awake and I’m not happy about it. I was going to be off today because we didn’t have many patients on the books. But then we added some so now I have to go in and I’m salty.
If I haven’t spoken to you in years do not fucking include me in a huge group text. Especially not to share a GoFundMe for someone I don’t know. And definitely do Not do this at 7AM on a fucking Sunday. The
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
If I haven’t spoken to you in years do not fucking include me in a huge group text. Especially not to share a GoFundMe for someone I don’t know. And definitely do Not do this at 7AM on a fucking Sunday. The
Holy cow!! This woman is super talented. My mom was a professional belly dancer and instructor for many years when I was a kid. I’ve taken many hours of instruction from her and watched countless hours of dancers. This is amazing control!
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February 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Holy cow!! This woman is super talented. My mom was a professional belly dancer and instructor for many years when I was a kid. I’ve taken many hours of instruction from her and watched countless hours of dancers. This is amazing control!
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Chicago Union targets Bride-to-be over Indiana hotel
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February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
You could not pay me enough to cross a picket line.
Idc that your travel company is putting you up in a hotel in Times Square, paying for a car ride to/from work, and gave you a Valentine’s gift.
Nope.
Idc that your travel company is putting you up in a hotel in Times Square, paying for a car ride to/from work, and gave you a Valentine’s gift.
Nope.
February 14, 2026 at 11:22 PM
You could not pay me enough to cross a picket line.
Idc that your travel company is putting you up in a hotel in Times Square, paying for a car ride to/from work, and gave you a Valentine’s gift.
Nope.
Idc that your travel company is putting you up in a hotel in Times Square, paying for a car ride to/from work, and gave you a Valentine’s gift.
Nope.
Fuuuuuuuck. Episode 6 of The Pitt. 4:30 seconds in and I’m done. My hands are shaking, my pulse is racing, and I’m fucking sobbing.
I can’t even watch a fake Code on TV. There’s no way I can ever go back to acute care. It’s been over 3 years since my last code … the last of too fucking many.
I can’t even watch a fake Code on TV. There’s no way I can ever go back to acute care. It’s been over 3 years since my last code … the last of too fucking many.
February 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Fuuuuuuuck. Episode 6 of The Pitt. 4:30 seconds in and I’m done. My hands are shaking, my pulse is racing, and I’m fucking sobbing.
I can’t even watch a fake Code on TV. There’s no way I can ever go back to acute care. It’s been over 3 years since my last code … the last of too fucking many.
I can’t even watch a fake Code on TV. There’s no way I can ever go back to acute care. It’s been over 3 years since my last code … the last of too fucking many.
Cishet people … When someone tells you they’re not a cishet person please refrain from saying, “You don’t look <gender identity/sexual orientation>.”
There is no specific appearance for any gender identity or sexual orientation.
Basically saying “you look cishet” isn’t the compliment you think.
There is no specific appearance for any gender identity or sexual orientation.
Basically saying “you look cishet” isn’t the compliment you think.
February 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Cishet people … When someone tells you they’re not a cishet person please refrain from saying, “You don’t look <gender identity/sexual orientation>.”
There is no specific appearance for any gender identity or sexual orientation.
Basically saying “you look cishet” isn’t the compliment you think.
There is no specific appearance for any gender identity or sexual orientation.
Basically saying “you look cishet” isn’t the compliment you think.
I ain’t doing fuck all today. I woke up at a stupidly early hour. I’m tired. I’m kinda grumpy. I’m lazy AF. And I’m gonna roll with that. Dreamlight Valley & SM are the extent of my plans today. 😂🤣
February 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I ain’t doing fuck all today. I woke up at a stupidly early hour. I’m tired. I’m kinda grumpy. I’m lazy AF. And I’m gonna roll with that. Dreamlight Valley & SM are the extent of my plans today. 😂🤣
I’m a “both sides” person on this. As a patient I really like having access to my labs earlier than the week (or more) that it takes my NP or doctor to get back with me on my results. BUT I’m a nurse (and a board certification eligible NP by education). I have education and clinical experience
February 14, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I’m a “both sides” person on this. As a patient I really like having access to my labs earlier than the week (or more) that it takes my NP or doctor to get back with me on my results. BUT I’m a nurse (and a board certification eligible NP by education). I have education and clinical experience
Ran into a woman on the elevator yesterday. I’d guess her age to be early to mid-70s. She was wearing a sweatshirt that said, “Radicalized By Human Decency.”
I told her I loved her shirt. She smiled and said, “I have to protest everywhere I can.”
So I told her about some of my shirts, including my
I told her I loved her shirt. She smiled and said, “I have to protest everywhere I can.”
So I told her about some of my shirts, including my
February 14, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Ran into a woman on the elevator yesterday. I’d guess her age to be early to mid-70s. She was wearing a sweatshirt that said, “Radicalized By Human Decency.”
I told her I loved her shirt. She smiled and said, “I have to protest everywhere I can.”
So I told her about some of my shirts, including my
I told her I loved her shirt. She smiled and said, “I have to protest everywhere I can.”
So I told her about some of my shirts, including my
Underwire and Sports Bra are words that should never be put together! What in the fresh hell is this nonsense?
February 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Underwire and Sports Bra are words that should never be put together! What in the fresh hell is this nonsense?
Fucking Alabama … 🙄
February 14, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Fucking Alabama … 🙄
The article isn’t about a wearable/continuous glucose monitor. But it is an important warning.
Insulin device recall. Please pass along to anyone in your life yes wearable CGM.
February 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The article isn’t about a wearable/continuous glucose monitor. But it is an important warning.
4 AM. On a Saturday. Really brain? WTF?
February 14, 2026 at 10:13 AM
4 AM. On a Saturday. Really brain? WTF?