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Okay, so. Like almost all of us, I’m worried about the plunging ability of students to read. I’ve already started unplugging and de-Chromebooking and returning to pen and paper. However, I actually want them to read. For fun. For the hell of it. Problem is, I’ve never done it effectively. Recently when I had time set aside for independent reading of a book of their own choice, most of them stared at THE SAME PAGE week after week. All they did was wait out the clock. I obviously need to make them accountable. But how? Here are some issues I was hoping to get help on. IN CLASS. Whatever they do for accountability needs to be done in class, or all I’ll get is AI slop. NO PRESENTATIONS. Everyone hates them and we don’t have time. A three-minute presentation would take a minimum of a hundred and five class minutes. NO VIDEOS. All I’ll get will be AI slop, but video. THOUGHT-PROVOKING. I actually want them to think about the books they are reading—not answer bullshit like “In chapter 5, what
One of the students in my uni class talked all the time about how she and her mom (teacher at her old high school) would constantly talk about the other teachers and such, good or bad, how they were doing, "I can't believe xyz happened", what crazy thing they said in front of students or in the break room, etc. This got me wondering about how teachers who are parents of kids in the school they work at have perceptions change about their co-workers or even their own kids. Have your kids told you something surprising, good, or bad, about your co-workers/their other teachers? Have your co-workers told you something surprising about your own kid? (This is flaired as Humor, but if you have something that's not humorous, feel free to talk about it, too! I just didn't know which flair to add for a question like this.) submitted by /u/iiappie [link] [comments]
Just taking a moment to reflect on the past year. There was a time where myself as a special Ed teacher did not have an assistant assigned to the room and this went on for 3 months - due to the ages, ratio and needs of the students this is required and written into some IEPs for students who need a 1:1 so with that alone, compliance was not being met. I didn’t outright complain, I advocated for my students and their needs, I gathered data to support it. In the most respectful and data driven way possible, I made the classes needs know without it being me as an individual being the squeaky wheel. Then once the classrooms needs were clearly know, and admin was trying to put subs in there daily, which in itself is exhausting to have to basically train a new sub each and every day in a classroom of unique needs, there was a stretch of time where they did not have subs or needed to put them elsewhere. I walked into the office to get my mail and without even a “good morning” I was met with “
I am introverted teachers who really loves the calms and quit of the summer holidays after the school year, but i sometimes miss my students and my work in general. Tell me how you spend your summers please and give me some recommendations. Thanks a lot in advance. submitted by /u/jaberbenahmed [link] [comments]
"The female robot, named Sally, will have a “lifelike appearance” with silicone skin and long brown hair, Kiguel said in an interview with New York Focus. It will be stationary in a seated position but have a wide range of upper-body movements and facial expressions. Students will use a unique identification code when interacting with the robot during class, allowing it to access their learning data and provide personalized support based on their past communication with the avatar, Kiguel said. “They’ll be able to say, ‘Hey, I’m student number 1234,’ and then the robot will be like, ‘Hey, we were talking about this yesterday, do you want to continue that conversation?” https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2026/07/upstate-ny-school-district-will-deploy-a-humanoid-robot-teacher-this-fall.html submitted by /u/monkeydave [link] [comments]
https://www.reddit.com/r/nursing/s/V0adR2kplp https://www.reddit.com/r/nursing/s/2BikfrUe9W FRIENDS! RNs! PRACTITIONERS! LEND ME YOUR EARS!!! The fridge is here. The fridge has been installed. Someone even cleaned it. Thank you to this community for helping make this common abuse of power in healthcare, visible to the world. We see you. Thank you. submitted by /u/FreckledSunVamp [link] [comments]
As the title says I’m 22 female, a registered nurse, live in Toronto. Single. No dependents. I will hit my 1 year practicing as a nurse in September Have about 15k saved up, honestly not happy with this figure feel like it could be closer to 20-21k but I had a rough start. Moved a bunch, financially supporting my mom. I don’t have any additional financial support. I pay my own rent, grocery bills, student loans etc. Is this good enough for where I’m at in life? How much should I aim to save for my second year practicing as a nurse submitted by /u/SeaworthinessOne8274 [link] [comments]
I just wish I could reliably be compensated for this job. It sucks to like and be good at my profession, but to fully understand that there is a ceiling to how much I can expect to be paid. 🫠 submitted by /u/subtlemethod2020 [link] [comments]
SIENA HEALTHCARE (Named misspelled for legal reasons) So the skilled nursing home I currently work at has been a work in progress for a long time.. we had a nursing meeting this morning and the DON was telling us floor nurses to ensure that we are having the CNAs do check and changes every two hours. And I simply told her they only give us about 20 washcloths per night and we have 29 patients in a unit.. most of the CNA’s have to limit the amount of times they are changing people simply because we do not have wipes or washcloths.. how are we supposed to change 20+ people with that. I told her I’m going to start counting every single wash cloth we get and documenting the times we get them. She said that information was very helpful and she will look into it. I guess they are ordering the max amount of washcloths and towels every month that the budget allows.. but the CNA’s have been throwing them away. Hopefully something gives.. I really want to stay and try to improve this place but i
During report today I had a comment made that really just say funny with me. For some background, I’m on orientation in a surgical ICU (TL2), as I just switched hospitals and was working at a smaller hospital in their ICU which operated much like a MICU. Some of the nurses on this floor are very particular and “Type A”. They want a whole mini book on the patient. I’ve noticed this and tried to make sure I’m building reports that include as much as possible while considering things that I may find minuscule and ensuring I include them to try to meet the needs of other nurses who don’t operate like I do (which is totally fine). I gave a pretty good report IMO. Decent time-line, head to toe, relevant/out of range labs, drips, lines, etc. There was only one thing, maybe two, that was asked by receiving nurse I didn’t know. Tried to make light conversation and said something along the lines of “sorry, I’m type B and try my best to make sure I write everything as I’ve noticed a lot of the nu
I had a patient go under full anesthesia to get a fish hook removed from a limb. No blood vessels, nerves or other structures were in danger. The patient was simply too afraid to get it done with lidocaine, a nerve block or even conscious sedation. So they underwent surgery to get the hook point pushed through, snipped off and the hook pulled back out (and the subsequent wash out). It took less than five minutes. Didn’t even need stitches or packing. A foam adhesive dressing (like a band-aid), antibiotics, tetanus shot and otc pain medicine. I was really surprised that the physician allowed the risk of anesthesia. submitted by /u/ArkieRN [link] [comments]
I'm sharing a deeply personal experience that affects/influences my career as an educator. I'm intentionally leaving out identifying details because I don't want anyone identified or accused. I'm genuinely looking for advice from fellow educators. I just completed my first year as a full-time high school English teacher in New Jersey and that's part of why I'm struggling with this. When I was 15, turning 16, I became involved with a statutory situation with an adult man who was 31/32 years old. The relationship lasted approximately 18 months to 2 years. During that time, he was mentally, emotionally, sexually, and psychologically abusive. Years later, while I was earning my Master's in Teaching, I unexpectedly walked into one of my graduate classes and discovered that the perpetrator was also a student in the program, in my same class! Seeing him again gave me a nervous breakdown, triggered PTSD and severe depression caused me to withdraw from my graduate program. I spent several month
With new grad season in full swing, this is my piece of advice. Don’t do it. Especially not the attendings. submitted by /u/postertoast [link] [comments]
My summer vacation started June 26 and I go back August 5… I’m on the east coast and everyone else I know has an extra 4 weeks off! My last school was even worse and I went back July 21. I feel like I just started my break and I already only have 2-3 weeks left 🥲. submitted by /u/Big-Requirement-4162 [link] [comments]
Not sure if anyone out there gets me on this, but I have to say it. Don't misunderstand me here: It's not like I came out here to magically end up in the Bay area making 3 trillion gold doubloons in a week, I'm not delusional. I HAD to move to the west coast for housing reasons completely outside of my career. But now the CA BRN has me upside down by the short n curlies. I'm a brand new grad nurse (May) and just passed the NCLEX last Tuesday for the state I'm originally from (VA). I immediately slammed my license into the endorsement app the same day, without even bothering to celebrate. I guess they get away with it because of the salaries of RNs in the state in general (which honestly with this CoL, who cares), but its absolutely ludicrous. I'm guessing they have like 2 people with dyslexia and a dog wearing glasses working these applications at any one time. There are multiple pitfalls and rules that your school BETTER have adhered to.... doesn't matter if (like me) it was an ACEN-a
Just got called a Big N*gger from an inmate because he was upset he was only getting valium and meclizine instead of tylenol as well….(Our protocol is if its not ordered we cannot give it. Even if its OTC.) He is being treated for withdrawls. That is why he got the Diazepam. Also, I only said he MAY get the tylenol because usually they are ordered PRN. Like my bad big dog, Im sorry its not ordered. Whats the worst thing you’ve been called? submitted by /u/Any-Effort732 [link] [comments]
Anyone else feel like we’re the most disrespected professions out there? I’ve been seeing so many posts lately across social media of people who genuinely believe we have an easy job that is well compensated because we have summers off. I’ve even heard it directly from people and I always just take the high road. It’s honestly insane to me. If my job is so easy, well compensated, and I have all of this amazing time off, then you do it 🙂 submitted by /u/rledesma530 [link] [comments]
Is it okay to post bikini pics on my Insta? They aren’t revealing, and I am a kindergarten teacher. I am still young and want to know what others think. Edit: I am private!! I do have some co-workers who followed me first. submitted by /u/Educational-Orchid81 [link] [comments]
The big beautiful (ugly) bill is cutting Medicaid funding which is currently making mine and everyone's job so much harder. Our resources got cut, no more overtime, and more duties are put on our charge nurses. If a nurse misses their break due to lack of help, the charge nurse get sent to the metaphorical guillotine. Our cool management is now micromanaging everyone just so they don't get reprimanded by their higher ups who are trying to save money due to these budget cuts. I am seriously having concerns for patient safety. Life was good, and now I have extreme anxiety going into work. Thank you. submitted by /u/Spare_Reward9137 [link] [comments]
I thought you might all appreciate some epidemiological guidance. submitted by /u/molesen [link] [comments]
Hello everyone, I need advice because I feel totally unprofessional and stupid. I am starting my first teaching job after being laid off last year, and I was given a mentor and she’s the nicest person. Well I just got an email saying “Hi! This is our shirts for the fifth grade team, would you like me to order yours?” Well I’ve been out of work all summer and am negative $100 until I receive my first paycheck so I was so excited and replied “That would be awesome! I’m a large and I’ll be able to reimburse you on the 25th when we get our first paycheck, thank you!” I just reread the email and I’m realizing I think we was just offering to place the order for me? I’m so broke I can’t drop $30 on a custom shirt right now, but I’m wondering if this might have made her uncomfortable. I emailed back apologizing if I misread the email, letting her know she didn’t have to buy it but now I’m wondering if I’m making this a bigger issue than it is. It’s been really hard financially since being laid
I’m a nurse that is opposite of a nurse on day shift, my residents have come to us night shift nurses stating she’s an rn when she’s an lpn and the residents know. she is bullying any person that comes onto the unit that’s new or does anything nice, she gossips so badly and she’s always messing up orders, prog notes then turns around and criticizes anyone that remotely does something small or even says something she doesn’t like when they’re not even talking to her… any suggestions on how to get her to stop. submitted by /u/novcaine_13 [link] [comments]
Hello, I am a 4th grade teacher in an elementary school with a very high population of English learners, like 75%+ of my class. The vast majority of my students, even my non-ELs, come to me reading 2-3 grade levels below. If you know 4th grade, you know that the ELA texts are incredibly complex and require a lot of vocabulary and background knowledge. We use HMH Into Reading (blegh). With that background, does anyone have an annotation strategy that works across genres and that the students would be able to utilize on computer-based state testing? I want to give them a concrete strategy to break down complex texts, but if it’s dependent on marking up a text it won’t help them on state testing where they can only highlight or use blank scrap paper. I want them to have something they can engage in while reading that gives them confidence that they can work through something above their level. I know there is no silver bullet, but I haven’t been able to find an annotation strategy or read
Just wrapped up my 8th year of teaching primary school (non U.S.). Today, I start my 4 weeks summer holiday. Obviously, it won't be all sun and relaxation. I need to prepare the curriculum for September's classes, currently adapting material to integrate GEN A.I. into the lessons, but it's great to get a break. How amazing is this profession? Every year, some former students come back to say hi, often those with younger siblings in the school. This year the first cohort of students I taught in '18 started university, it was a great feeling to see these students at the start of their adult lives coming back to say hi an see their old teachers, I only spent a year with that particular cohort so did not touch their lives as much as other colleagues, but I was still heart warming yo see them again. To me, it only feels like yesterday that they were running around on the playground. For them, it was literally nearly half a lifetime ago. Seeing old faces return, smiling and telling us how th
Hi. So I had got to work on Sunday and this family started questioning me about my race and heritage which I didn't want to talk about, but they kept on. Anyway, they got upset once I told them and made a scene then fired me. Does this happen often? It feels so weird to care about it submitted by /u/FloatingWalrus5 [link] [comments]
I’m around 6 months off orientation and I feel like this is my lowest point yet, especially since they are so close together. I honestly just feel really bad because I didn’t realize what I did was wrong and I know this is a big gap in my knowledge. The first mistake that came up was that I was giving dilaudid and I had to waste to give the appropriate dose. I wasted with another nurse and unfortunately I accidentally threw away the bottle in the med room. I realized this in the pt’s room and realized I had nothing to scan. So I went out and asked another nurse to waste the remaining so I can pull another so I had something to scan. I didn’t think this was issue because I wasted the first dose but the next day they flagged me because of the fact I pulled two doses. I learned now that it’s better to get a WOW and just scan the med from the pyxis and cancel so it doesn’t look like I grabbed two. I just feel horrible because while it’s a common mistake, I feel like I’m in the wrong due to
In most states, compulsory attendance laws are in place to keep students showing up to school. But when a kid is just completing apathetic and not turning anything in or participating in any activities, the state should be stepping in to get them back on track. A lot of the time, this stems from neglectful parents who don’t give a shit about their child. It can also stem from undiagnosed mental health problems or disorders. If the state is going to force children to attend school, what’s the point when the student can just sit in class on their iPad and say, “Fuck off,” to their teachers all day? submitted by /u/leviwrites [link] [comments]
I am a high school teacher due with my first in October and need to return to work in December. I plan on breast feeding/pumping, but I just got my class schedule for next year and I have last block prep and last lunch. This means I would be teaching from 7:15 to 12:30 with no break…but am I entitled to an earlier one if I need it for pumping? Would it be unreasonable for me to request the first lunch period instead so that I would get my break at 11 instead of 12:30? Other pumping moms, how did your school handle this? I wanted to crowd source some opinions before I go to my union rep because he’s a guy and I feel awkward discussing it with him 😬 submitted by /u/gymnastkaori [link] [comments]
Just ended my 1st week in the ED. I'm not even inexperienced or new grad. That's all. Just wanna let shit go today. </3 submitted by /u/Top-Spinach-5747 [link] [comments]
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is developing its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031. NIH is publishing this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit input from researchers in academia and industry; health care professionals; patient advocates and advocacy organizations; scientific and professional societies; federal partners; and other interested members of the public on topics under consideration for the next strategic plan. Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit a single response that reflects the views of the organization and its membership.
As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby giving notice that an in-person meeting is scheduled to be held for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB). The meeting will be open to the public as well as streamed live on hhs.gov/live. A pre-registered public comment session will be held during the meeting. Pre-registration is required for members of the public who wish to present their comments live during the meeting. Individuals who wish to send in their written public comment should send an email to CARB@hhs.gov. Registration information is available on the website http://www.hhs.gov/paccarb and must be completed by September 1, 2026, to attend and/or provide live comments at the September 9-10, 2026 public meeting. Additional information about registering for the meeting and providing public comment can be obtained at http://www.hhs.gov/paccarb on the Upcoming Meetings
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is requesting a 3-year extension with revisions of the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Program Application and Withdrawal of URM Program Application or Declination of URM Program Placement Forms (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970-0550, expiration July 31, 2026). Revisions were made to reduce burden and streamline information collection.
Hi, I am a first year teacher in California. Recently I got a job and was unaware that it was temporary until I saw the contract. The position on edjoin didn’t mention it. I noticed that on the contract end termination date it said subject to change. Is this common? Also any advice for temporary teaching positions? For example, should I be buying anything for my classroom or just work with what I have. Basically tell me what you wish you knew about temporary contracts. I know this is common, but a little bummed out about it since I turned down other prob1 positions. submitted by /u/ComfortableDot654 [link] [comments]
What’s the wildest refusal/allergy you’ve seen charted or had to document? submitted by /u/Ok-Pea-7977 [link] [comments]
So, after many promises last year of admin saying they will ensure I have an actual yearbook class, working my ass off to build up a program I was not experienced in, and getting tons of kids passionate about making a yearbook I was presented with two yearbook classes…. That are filled with kids who did not take the prerequisites to get into yearbook. Half these kids I don’t know and they let in others who barely passed the first time around. They kicked out one of my editors and all 4 of my experienced seniors I was going to put in leadership positions. Leaving me with 1 junior and 4 sophomores who have never done yearbook but took the pre requisites that can do work and then 20 random students I can do nothing with. I gave them a list of 21 kids who had proved themselves responsible and capable who all confirmed with me that they were so excited to be in the class and had made the yearbook before. evidently that did not matter whatsoever. I was sent the disappointing rosters in email
I have an interview this Thursday! It’s my first one and I’m super excited and a little nervous. Any tips or suggestions for my first interview? submitted by /u/beccalicious11 [link] [comments]
Preferably middle school teachers. I am a middle school elective teacher, but kids can’t choose my class. Students are assigned to my class in random. There are very little elective classes available in my middle school which I find so odd. When I was in middle school, we had home ec, workshop, drama, language classes, etc that we could choose to take. However, my current middle school does not have any of those offerings. I know a lot depends on funding, but the district I work at is definitely not low on funding and the middle school I went to was not in a wealthy area. What gives? I am just wondering if this is the new norm and would love to hear about different middle schools. submitted by /u/mpteach [link] [comments]
Obviously HIPAA is super important but does anyone else feel like it’s really just used to punish and intimidate nurse more than it’s actually used for its intended purpose. God forbid you talk too loudly at the nurses station about “the patient in 5”, but somehow answering phone calls and giving out patient info is ok because someone said they are the patient’s relative? Even with the “pass code” system. Okay so a creative family member got the code and then were given PHI over the phone… how is that our fault? What about the hallway beds in the ER are HIPAA compliant? Or the curtained off exam rooms for that matter? I’m annoyed that a nurse can get in trouble for going into the patient’s room for a regular med pass. Let me explain. If the patient has a visitor, the onus is on the nurse to ask the patient if it is okay to discuss medical things in front of said visitor. And then the nurse can still get in trouble if the patient didn’t feel comfortable asking their own visitor to leave
Was just thinking about my sociology teacher and how much respect I do have for her , when i was fucking up the most in year 12, she was the one who rewired my brain and put me back into accountability and was a teacher that I truly appreciated for being honest, but actually considerate with how its given- but with all the demands and mundanity of marking. How on earth do you guys manage? submitted by /u/ForwardAd3970 [link] [comments]
This will be my 8th year as a co-teacher. I've had 5 co-teachers since the start, and the majority of them have been great to work with. We work well together, plan well, deal with behaviors somewhat well (as much as we can, etc.) and it was an overall good experience. This year, that all may change. Our school has a big change in schedule as far as teachers moving subjects and new teachers coming in. So I expected a change in my schedule already. But what I didn't expect was who I would be paired with this year. To keep it short, I have not heard great things about her. I don't know the specifics, but the 3 SPED co-teachers she was with in the last 2 years have told me to "be prepared - she needs a LOT of support". The students walk all over her. The class is chaos when the other co-teachers aren't in the room. The co-teachers have to deal with behaviors most of the time because she doesn't know how to control the classroom. She never planned lessons with the SPED co-teachers. She wou
I work in home health and was just informed from an exterminator that I have bed bugs in me and my husband's room only. The exterminator said it had to have come from one of my clients since I work home health. I informed my supervisor but what should my job be able to do for me? submitted by /u/FlatInitiative9040 [link] [comments]
OMGGGGGG yesterday my hospital sent out one of those fake phishing emails telling us about a fake 5% wage increase and asking us to click for info. You can imagine how that went. This morning, they sent out an apology. I am cackling over here. submitted by /u/janekathleen [link] [comments]
This will be my 19th year in education. I’ve taught elementary, middle school, high school, and college. I’ve been fortunate enough to win Faculty of the Year a couple of times, including at the state level, and I’ve also left schools mid-year because they weren’t the right fit. Before all of that, I spent ten years in the Army. Maybe that’s why I don’t buy the idea that *one thing* is going to save education. Every few years we get a new silver bullet: Whole Language. Balanced Literacy. Science of Reading. AI. Rigor. Engagement. Relationships. Whatever the buzzword of the moment happens to be. Here’s what I’ve learned: kids are gloriously inconvenient. I’ve seen kindergarteners who thrive with rich, authentic reading experiences. I’ve also worked with community college technical writing students who desperately needed explicit phonics and even phonemic awareness. Dogma makes for good conference keynotes, but not always good teaching. The kids in front of us should drive the instructio
I backdoor-ed my way into teaching. I’m also an athletic trainer and our principal approached me a few years back asking if I was interested in teaching sports medicine. I remember those first several days/weeks the feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, and feeling like I was drinking from a firehose and wondering what I’d gotten myself into because I had zero background in education. So, all that to say, if I can figure it out, you can too! More than happy to help anyone who feels overwhelmed or nervous just starting out. So as we in the Deep South get started in the next three weeks, know that what you’re feeling is not abnormal! Maybe, like me, education wasn’t your background or your initial plans but you found yourself here anyway. It’s the best decision I ever made. submitted by /u/RiverSuch7856 [link] [comments]
I'm just curious because I recently heard of a 22 weeker being admitted. My niece was born at barely 25 weeks after a placental abruption and is now 12 with many developmental delays and challenges in her life. She is the sweetest girl and I'm so glad she's with us. I am not a NICU mom, or a NICU nurse, just a concerned Aunt (and trauma RN) that was up there every day and saw the saw the heroic efforts of the nurses and staff. These babies struggle so much, and our technology is getting so advanced. Is there a point where it is unethical to pursue life prolonging measures when the quality of life is so uncertain? My niece is doing fairly well now and can eat on her own and doesn't use oxygen anymore, but does require assistance with ADLs and other basic tasks. I can't imagine being a parent in that position, but have been thinking about this a lot, especially as our reproductive rights laws change. submitted by /u/dopaminegtt [link] [comments]
One thing I've really learned throughout my years in the classroom is how a quick thank you can shift the vibe of the classroom. Obviously, it doesn't make up for having an actual classroom management system, but it can be a powerful shift in the moment. For example, if the class comes in a little rowdy, saying a quick thank you to those following expectations can quickly get more kids on task. If you notice that only 5 out of 30 students are on task, saying thank you to the ones who are on task will get a few more students focused. It's something students really crave, positive acknowledgement. There still needs to be consequences for major things, but "thank you" can help get most kids focused and on task. submitted by /u/Consistent-Row-9551 [link] [comments]
Midwest teacher here, kindergarten. Summer PD for me starts tomorrow and then school in 2 weeks. I love summer break as a teacher. It feels like I’m a kid again and I don’t have to worry about work or money and now it’s over and I’m just so sad. Currently making breakfast at 2pm because I don’t even have an appetite, I just know I should eat because I’m helping a friend move in a couple of hours. Just wanted to vent and make space for others who are heading back to work and feel that dread. submitted by /u/Smilemeaaa [link] [comments]
I want to start off by saying I mean absolutely no disrespect. The general public is already nasty enough towards us…the last thing I want to do is cause a rift between us nurses. We have a tough job that doesn’t get the respect it deserves…but I really need to get this off my chest. I’ve been a peds ER nurse for 12 years now, and worked straight nights for close to 6 years. Due to some family issues, I went back to a rotating schedule. I don’t think I really thought this through. Let me also say, I’ve known some of these nurses for 5+ years, and they’ve always been pleasant towards me when giving report. But I wasn’t prepared for the nastiness and clique nature between my day shift colleagues. The pettiness is just bizarre. Just in the past couple of weeks, I’ve heard of numerous rumors being spread. Just yesterday, there was a group 20-something year old nurses talking about one nurse who found out she was pregnant. The one nurse says “I wonder who the father is” and the entire group