Healthcare Workers Feeling Overwhelmed & Undervalued
11 posts across 5 communities since Jul 2026; 46% from r/nursing.
“I just can't fathom why SO many of my patients think that when I'm listening to their body with my stethoscope is the time to talk to me. Common sense is so lacking in so many people. Just shut up and let me listen, and then talk to me afterwards. Rant over. Thanks for…”
“What purchases did you make for work or work related that made your life easier. For example Apple watch for texts in house? Is it worth it? Shoes? Scrubs? Tools? Specialty specific like the best tool you’ve bought? Trying to make my life easier”
“I’m trying to figure out good headphones or ear plugs for some noise canceling in the hospital. I have adhd and get distracted by the background conversations and noise. Any suggestions?”
Several posts highlight the struggles of healthcare professionals, including nurses and residents. Common themes include feeling unheard, dealing with difficult superiors, experiencing burnout due to demanding workloads and communication barriers, and facing financial burdens related to equipment or training.
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“What purchases did you make for work or work related that made your life easier. For example Apple watch for texts in house? Is it worth it? Shoes? Scrubs? Tools? Specialty specific like the best tool you’ve bought? Trying to make my life easier submitted…”
“I’m trying to figure out good headphones or ear plugs for some noise canceling in the hospital. I have adhd and get distracted by the background conversations and noise. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/scrapingbyresidency [link] [comments]”
“My hospital has some money to spend by September 1. They asked us for a wishlist of simulation equipment for the ED. We’re looking at medium-fidelity level. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/madipx [link] [comments]”
“Hi I lost 80% of my right ear hearing after covid Now working with people is extremely hard Im doing my best learning more techniques so some patients recommend me But I feel like an imposter yk Now im eyeing working in Germany Can a hard of hearing person get a decent job in pt ??? I appreciate any help submitted by /u/Due-News5240 [link] [comments]”
“This! I asked on my local free group, and a woman who had retired from teaching gave me a Littmann.”
“Any stethoscope works fine for a manual BP. If you're not listening for murmurs or extra heart sounds or specific lung sounds, you are 100% fine.”
“I just can't fathom why SO many of my patients think that when I'm listening to their body with my stethoscope is the time to talk to me. Common sense is so lacking in so many people. Just shut up and let me listen, and then talk to me afterwards. Rant over. Thanks for listening. Off to see the next patient... submitted by /u/1dirtbiker [link] [comments]”
“Pen, expo marker, notepad, stethoscope, phone, folded up pt report papers, should probably invest in scissors”
“How do y’all <smoothly / politely / subtly> cut off the unnecessary chatter spiral that many patients go into? For a majority of patients, I have what I need after the first couple minutes. But many will just keep going on and on. Please for the love of god, share your tricks. Beyond the basic “chart while you talk to them” submitted by /u/Icy_Strategy_140 [link] [comments]”
“Honestly if a provider is gonna ask for a manual, it’s gonna be a pcu patient waiting on a bed and it’s going to be a floor team doc.”
“hi friends!! what stethoscope is like... super sulit but not that expensive? looking for something affordable but has good quality, you know? drop your recs please! 👇 submitted by /u/Delicious_Nerve434 [link] [comments]”
“I am hard of hearing resident. I wear hearing aids. My program knows i wear hearing aids and need people to talk clearly and straight at me. But, i am shy to remind my seniors and attendings this everytime. They talk while walking or facing to the computer making my job thousand times harder. Intern year is already incredibly harder without this. I try to be the hardest worker in a team, but when I make them repeat things I feel like they think I am stupid. I’d love to know if you are or have se”