r/nursing • u/boriswong • 5h ago
Image Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning.
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u/IrishknitCelticlace RN - Retired 🍕 4h ago
I hope that the VA has EAP to hook people up with therapists. Being on the retired side and watching this is gut wrenching, I can not fathom how they are working through this. 💔
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u/touslesmatins BSN, RN 🍕 4h ago
I don't have high hopes. The statement released by the VA was weak as shit and tried to both sides the issue instead of standing up for Alex and against ICE.
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u/NurseCait BSN, RN 🍕 3h ago
That’s typical of the VA. Extremely typical.
One thing I remember during my initial orientation and part of our yearly education modules was to remain politically neutral while at work and that an employee would get in huge trouble if they attended a political event and had on anything that identified them as a VA employee or used their position at the VA as leverage for anything.
It’s disgusting, really, considering what our nation’s Veterans have done on and off the battlefield to protect and serve our country in one capacity or another.
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u/vivbot 2h ago
My favorite part about the "stay politicially neutral" thing is remembering when the VA sent out a pre-shutdown e-mail blaming Democrats with every other sentence. The mental gymnastics is... somethin'.
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u/NurseCait BSN, RN 🍕 2h ago
Without a doubt. I miss my patients and my co-worker. But definitely do not miss the politics of the VA itself.
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u/Manungal BSN, RN 🍕 3h ago
No one in admin at our VA could find their spine with both hands and a flashlight.
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u/NurseCait BSN, RN 🍕 4h ago
Thankfully they do. I am a former VA employee, but still in nursing and this has hit a chord that I didn’t know was possible. Really, it could have been any of us. Any nurse who stands up for human kindness and decency. Heck, if I wasn’t ill, that could have been me in south Minneapolis, in front of Glam Doll. It’s just heart wrenching.
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u/katieka_boom BSN, RN 🍕 3h ago
This is sitting heavy with me also. A few years ago I ended up in the middle of a life or death situation, because someone needed help, and I was close enough to do that. It was stupid, because I could have been another victim, but that thought never occurred to me at that moment. The speed at which the reflex to run to that person hit me, I didn't have time to think about anything else.
I imagine that Alex also felt that same reflex to help when he saw his fellow protester in distress. And a gang of knuckle-dragging Nazi thugs murdered him in the street because of it. We are not angry enough.
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u/dumpsterdigger RN - ER 🍕 3h ago
I work in MN as a nurse and have been to that VA many times as a paramedic. It is a hard place to get employed at. That VA is one of the biggest in the country and Minnesota hospital systems all have similar benefits. All hospitals here I have worked at have EAP or similar programs for employees.
I would be shocked if they didn't have something.
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u/ChaplnGrillSgt DNP, AGACNP - ICU 2h ago
Thank you for the reminder about EAP. I am not doing well with all of this. I have an appointment with my therapist coming up but definitely going to use my EAP
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u/Leading_Engineer_656 4h ago
Rest in Power Alex. Your coworkers and all of us in the profession honor your dedication to helping others that you followed to the last. May you be biking or hiking the best trails wherever you are now. Love from Arizona
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u/BadFinancialDecisio 5h ago
I know on an average bad day I function as compartmentalizing the awful and moving along to keep it going for myself and the patient's sake, but I give them all the credit in the world for coming in after that kind of loss.
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u/No-Environment-7899 3h ago
Yeah I would be a mess. I’d be that guy in the picture covering his face crying. I normally don’t get super emotional or cry easily but this would break me. It kind of has even from afar.
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u/Significant_Try_86 BSN, RN 🍕 4h ago
I work at a rural critical access hospital and was just circulating in a surgery. The surgeon, the first assist, both scrubs and even the Rep were all agreed that Alex deserved to get shot because he went to a protest armed.
It amazes me how quick all these 2nd Amendment MAGA fucks are to overlook someone's constitutional right to bear arms if that person is on the opposite side of the political spectrum. Just like they think the 1st Amendment only applies to speach they agree with.
I honestly think these hypocrites on the Right have lost all sense of compassion and human decency. If they ever had any to start with, that is.
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u/taktaga7-0-0 4h ago
I would not trust them to provide safe and effective care in an urban setting.
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u/GuiltyEidolon RN - ER 🍕 26m ago
I wouldn't trust them to provide safe and effective care where they do. Overwhelmingly, conservative beliefs are tied to a lack of empathy and belief in science.
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u/cyanraichu RN - L&D 2h ago
Kyle Rittenhouse went to a protest armed, actually shot people and he's lauded as a hero.
They're not even trying to hide the hypocrisy
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u/Legal-Koala-5590 3h ago edited 2h ago
I just wish I could point out the hypocrisy to a MAGAt in person. I'd love to see the looks on their faces as they try to work through the cognitive dissonance.
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u/Lizzy68 BSN, RN 🍕 2h ago
Remind them of Kyle Rittenhouse. They had no problem with him crossing state lines to attend a protest armed.
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u/underisk 59m ago
They do not care about hypocrisy. Pointing it out will accomplish nothing. They probably revel in the fact that their hypocrisy bothers you. Just call them fascist idiots and move on.
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u/daenerysvegetarian_ 2h ago
They are sycophants with zero moral compass. If they feel comfortable saying that out loud at work we shouldn’t be afraid to confront them in person, too.
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u/Gibbygirl RN - Med/Surg 🍕 41m ago
I don't see how people can't see the difference between going to a protest defensively armed verses going to a protest with the intent to injure. Those are two different things (looking at you Kyle Rittenloser).
And you're right, people offended at the idea of someone bringing a gun to a protest are the same people who would protest (armed) if their "right to bears arms" was at risk.
Where was that energy with a Capitol Rioters?
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u/WheredoesithurtRA RN - Hospice 🍕 27m ago
I honestly think these hypocrites on the Right have lost all sense of compassion and human decency.
I've been in home health for awhile and routinely make house visits to Republican folk who'll bitch and moan about immigrants or democrats while their meemaw is literally being helped by said immigrants they're complaining about.
"We're going to become a sanctuary state" - because their shithead politician lost an election in our state. Meanwhile, myself, her private aide, our hospice aide are all immigrants of different backgrounds helping their dying fucking parent.
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u/anastasiaanne 4h ago
My badge is brandishing the black mourning band. I dare anyone, patient, coworker, or other, to challenge me. This is not okay. I'm not okay. I'm fucking furious and ready to fight. I'm ready to protest even more. Even if it costs my life. I don't want my stepson or niece to live in this current state.
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u/ExternalLiterature91 RN - ICU 🍕 4h ago
I plan on doing the same. I go back to work tomorrow. The trumpets better not say anything to me.
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u/NotAllStarsTwinkle MSN, RN - OB 4h ago
I think everyone I work with is an f’ing trumpet. I wonder how they will spin this. They all supported people getting fired to speaking out against Charlie Kirk after his death.
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u/ExternalLiterature91 RN - ICU 🍕 4h ago
True. Theres one guy in particular that always has some loud comment to make. I flat out refuse to discuss anything political with him. He baited me a few times and that was my own fault. He actually goes into pts rooms that are on vents etc and puts on Fox. I threw the remote away for the tv in the break room bc I was sick of him leaving it on.
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u/retroverted-uterus CMA 4h ago
Imagine knowing in your gut that your political opinions are so odious that you have to force them on people who are incapacitated because they would walk away otherwise.
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u/fecalreceptacle 2h ago
He actually goes into pts rooms that are on vents etc and puts on Fox
Yeah Im sorry for commenting as a random, but his license should be revoked.
Normal, reasonable people no longer have first amendment rights. He should be prosecuted for attempting to murder patients by inducing brain death.
Thank you for doing what you can :)
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u/JL-M 4h ago
the response should and always will be: ANY loss of life is a loss. WE agreed and signed up for that understanding. Let’s honor our professional brother ✊
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u/NotAllStarsTwinkle MSN, RN - OB 4h ago
Funny thing is that I’m the only veteran on my unit too. I understand service, honor, commitment. They don’t understand how anyone could be a nurse and not support “red values “.
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u/chelizora BSN, RN 🍕 3h ago
“Red values” sent a lot of veterans to needless death and trauma. They don’t get it.
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u/chelizora BSN, RN 🍕 3h ago
It’s such an awful feeling. I live in the Bay Area now where everyone skews super left, but I started my career in Arizona and while Arizona may be purple, it felt like nurses for some reason were almost all so deeply republican it was insufferable.
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u/cyanraichu RN - L&D 2h ago
They're spinning it by just straight-up lying about what happened 🙃
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u/ALittleEtomidate RN - ICU 🍕 4h ago
Can you link it? I want one.
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u/minervamaga BSN, RN 🍕 2h ago
I used the suggestion I saw from a EMS provider, and used black electrical tape. Covered my organization logo (not name or creditionals!) and also put one around my badge buddy above the RN credential.
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u/apuckeredanus 2h ago
I went out protesting yesterday and it did really help me. A lot of supportive people on the streets thankfully.
Still been straight pissed and gonna cut off my one remaining maga friend if he still supports them
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u/Medical_Arugula3315 4h ago
Republican terrorists are America's number 1 problem right now. Hard to be a shittier or more hypocritical American than a Republican these days.
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u/BrownLabJane RN 🍕 4h ago
As a nurse and veteran, at work today, this made me cry.
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u/JackyVeronica 4h ago
I'm not a nurse (in healthcare though), and not an American, and made me cry, too.
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u/somedelightfulmoron RN, BSN 3h ago
I'm a nurse, not ICU, but I got deployed in one for a year during the pandemic. It takes brains, guts and a lot of technical know-how to look after critically ill patients. All nurses do, but ICU nurses are pretty special.
Fuck the murderers who did this to him. And that guy who shot Renee. Fuck what's wrong in the US...who else would want to do the NCLEX just to get deported or shot.
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u/Accurate-Guava-3337 BSN, RN 🍕 3h ago
I keep thinking about his family and coworkers. I've lost a coworker to violence and it was so rough. Having her murder on video would have been another level of grief to deal with...
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u/BrownLabJane RN 🍕 2h ago
I can’t imagine being his parents having to watch their child’s murder over and over again. Then having his name smeared and mocked. Truly horrifying.
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u/Flashthenthundr 4h ago edited 4h ago
He was not just a nurse. He was a human who lived and breathed and laughed and cared about others. What happened to him is disgusting and devastating.
I hope every person who knew him has a chance to grieve, both communally and privately. To lose a friend, a colleague, a mentor, an inspiration, or simply a face they saw in the halls; whoever he was to them is personal and unique.
I see you fighting , I see you resisting, I see you continuing in the face of this. And I can only hope you get the support you need.
From a neighbour from up north 🍁♥️
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u/happyklam 4h ago edited 4h ago
This is so fucking heartbreaking. None of this had to happen. I hope good comes from this somehow. I support every nurse striking this week. I am not a nurse but housed a nursing student in my home during their schooling and nobody works more tirelessly and thanklessly. I hope you can all find the support of one another and our country in this dark time.
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u/DreamCrusher914 3h ago
The guy on the left with his head in his hands really brings it home. I am not a nurse, but he really represents how I and many people feel: absolutely shattered.
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u/BBrea101 CCRN, MA/SARN, WAP 4h ago
Standing in solidarity for our nursing peers to the south.
Minneapolis' sister city is thinking of all of you.
✊️
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u/airbubbles08 4h ago
There are more photos here. Absolutely gut-wrenching. I hope/want Alex Pretti's legacy and all the victims to be remembered. May all those affected find solidarity and receive as much support as they can. I am not from US, but my heart is there with all the communities affected.
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u/VANurse1 4h ago
My heart breaks for his family, friends and colleagues. Meanwhile my VA hasn’t muttered a word about his murder and likely won’t in the coming days. I hate it here.
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u/yutyut8404 4h ago
As a fellow VA nurse, I am really feeling it today back at work. This could be any of us next.
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u/lavender_poppy BSN, RN 🍕 4h ago
There's so much pain in this photo. Fucking unnecessary loss of life. Nobody is safe until we're all safe.
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u/babyleota BSN, RN 🍕 4h ago
Rest in power Alex Pretti. Everything I am hearing about him is exactly what you'd hear about a moral and ethical person who had the calling to nursing service. We all know or are someone like Alex. We feel his loss, even if we never knew him, because he is us. I will never forget his sacrifice and service to community and humanity.
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u/Butthole_Surfer_GI RN - Urgent Care 3h ago
Alex's last moment was one of helping others. There are times I just want to give up. Sometimes the only thing that gets me out of bed is the thought "I am helping people".
He is and always will be a role-model and hero.
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u/Over-Analyzed Graduate Nurse 🍕 4h ago
🙂↕️ 🙏🏻…
It’s such a shame that this administration won’t ever acknowledge his sacrifice or show respect.
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u/Oddballforlife 8m ago
The fact that they still insist on calling him a domestic terrorist who pulled a gun on federal agents when we now have video evidence from every angle proving their entire story is bullshit is insane to me. And half the country will believe it.
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u/inc0mpatibl3withlif3 MSN, RN 3h ago
I lost nurses and respiratory therapist I worked beside during COVID. Now they are dying from ICE. Fuck this shit. May his memory bring about change.
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u/boyz_for_now RN 🍕 2h ago
Yeah remember that? Remember the pots and pans banging at shift change because we were heroes?
Yeah I remember that, and now… I know what we are now. This is tragic and heartbreaking.
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u/Wbwalker88 RN - Health Tech | ICU 2h ago
The thing the public will not see, is that each and everyone of these people then left this hall and went back into patient's rooms and kept taking care of them. I don't work bedside any more, but that was always the hardest part of the job.
As a Veteran, and now a Nurse, the care and compassion from VA Nurses is beyond match. They deal with some unique health disparities and an extremely challenging (no offense brothers and sisters) patient population. But they always give it their all.
Alex may you RIP, you've earned your spot in Valhalla amongst the people you cared for. We'll see you there brother.
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u/calmcuttlefish BSN, RN 🍕 4h ago
This situation brings me back to when I lost a coworker during the first wave of COVID. It messed me up and I needed to work on another unit for a couple months until I processed. It was too difficult to be on my unit and go about business as usual. My heart is with his coworkers. May they find the strength to get through this. All the tributes show he was a really amazing human who will be greatly missed. Hugs to everyone who knew him.
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u/Detonius 4h ago
This pic fucked me up.
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u/virusinanlullaby CNA 🍕 26m ago
Same. I’m not a nurse, but a CNA planning to become an RN in a few years. This shit just breaks my heart and I can’t imagine the pain and loss that his family, friends, and team are feeling. He was just trying to help. It literally could’ve been any of us or any of my friends at work. I feel empty and don’t even know what to say anymore. I hope Alex rests in comfort and peace and that this fucked up administration gets their karma.
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u/Snow_Falls_Softly 3h ago
I'm not a fellow nurse, but I am a former EMT and have so, so much respect for nurses and the profession as a whole. You all are the backbone of this country, and some of the hardest working and most patient and compassionate people I've ever worked with.
Alex was a paragon of your community. His attention and efforts went towards fellow community members being hurt and oppressed. He stepped up and in where many people wouldn't. Alex was a true nurse, even while out of his scrubs.
Thank you all for your efforts and care, even now in the middle of this travesty.
And thank you Alex, for all you've given. Rest in peace. We'll take it from here.
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u/WhatsYourConcern8076 ED Tech, Nursing Student ❤️🔥 3h ago
I didn’t think I could be more broken- an honour walk that nobody got to choose. We won’t forget you, Alex.
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u/misterecho11 HCW - Imaging 4h ago
Our most honored professionals in solemn recognition. NOT the response given to an "assassin." RIP Alex. =(
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u/Calm-Struggle3898 2h ago
My heart breaks for Alex Pretti. I’ve been crying since I learned about this. I’m mad. I’m upset. I know some of the nurses are quietly agreeing to the black propaganda they’re throwing against him.
And yes, I know that some nurses I work with are not even affected by this. Coz they think it was his fault being there. Again, these are the same people who refused to take the vaccine citing religious exemption saying their body is a temple while it is covered with tattoos and at the same time refused to take care of COVID pts during the pandemic! Yes, I still work with some of them.
Some are saying nursing is not politics. Everything around us is politics. The food, medicine, transportation, research, clothing, and even the toilet paper is politics. Politics put people in position to decide for us. I cry and cringe when some coworkers say, “oh, I don’t vote coz I don’t think it’s gonna make a difference”. No kidding sh*t head! You just gave that shot to the other side. All they do is complain, but offer no valid solutions. I digress.
Alex Pretti, you are our hero. I will remember your name for the rest of my life. As a former ICU nurse, I know we have lost one of our best! Rest now, Alex. We will make sure that your sacrifice is not in vain. 🥹🥹🥹
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u/Crazyzofo RN - Pediatrics 🍕 3h ago
I'm so glad I'm not working today. My coworkers say there has been no email, no moment of silence, no acknowledgement so far today. Tons of nursing associations and groups are putting out statements of support, why can't all of our hospitals?! If there's nothing by tomorrow when I get there I don't know what I'll do, but it's sure not gonna be nothing.
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u/WolfEvening961 BSN, RN 🍕 3h ago
Beyond horrific. Beyond terrible times we’re living in.
RIP Alex. I’ll try to be Pretti Good in your and Renee’s honor.
Also, WHAT ARE WE CONCRETELY DOING ABOUT THIS AS THE HUMAN RACE????????
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u/jeropian-moth 4h ago
Interestingly, Trump and his administration did say directly attack federal workers over and over and over again just to make them suffer. Russel Vought even stated that he wanted to traumatize federal employees.
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u/TheMidnightProfessor 4h ago
These pictures sadden me in so many ways, but it really honed in on something that I think is so important. This is a national tragedy. The trauma and grief from this moment has spread so far and wide. Imagine the absolute pain his coworkers feel. That impacts their life, their jobs, their relationships -- the damage spreads in so many ways. Ultimately, this represents one of those terrible moments in history; there was a before, and now there is an after.
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u/Prize_Environment944 4h ago
Honestly, I just hope the people who voted for the one in the White House see what's happening. Even for a fraction of them to regret their decision, I haven't met anyone who regrets their decision yet, you're either on that side or this side. I just hope there are people who are opening their eyes and using their brains again.
RIP Alex
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u/Cheap-Kiwi-1312 3h ago
Not a nurse at all but I respect the shit out of you heroes. Saved my life before in the emergency room, Alex was a hero and he will be remembered by me and my family as such forever.
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u/Scuptor-1111 2h ago
Do you know how many years it takes to become an ICU NURSE. Years of practice I worked in Pediatric ICU. LA. It was with children of all ages the sweetest most poignant job. Alex was helping someone up the mounds of snow. Alex had a phone in his THAT’S ALL. HIS STUDENT NURSE told us who he was. The Heart of every nurse there is a calling to service as a PROFESSIONAL. No one really gets or appreciate what we do everyday for 12 hours of constant work are so difficult and are lonely. Because you can never really explain to anyone the heartache if you lose someone. Alex was a hero in plain clothes.
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u/Nairiboo 4h ago
I’m neither a nurse nor an American but love and solidarity to all of you. I hope justice comes to the demons who did this to Alex and continue to terrorize the great city of Minneapolis.
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u/HatIntelligent6028 3h ago
Good man. Didn’t deserve to be shot like a dog. There needs to be prosecution of out of control ice agents - what they are doing violates the constitution and the spirit of America . We are a nation of immigrants- you can’t just do Kavanaugh stops in people because they have brown skin- that shit evil. Also, the crime for observing m, protesting or blocking traffic is not death. Due process, freedom of speech, are bedrock principles.
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u/IndecisiveTuna RN - Utilization Review 🍕 3h ago
Don’t work in acute care currently, but myself and those I work with are all feeling very somber.
RIP to Alex. His legacy will not be tarnished by the current administration
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u/Vreas Pharmacist 3h ago
Still struggling to come up with words.. dude seemed a lot like me in the things I’ve seen.. outdoorsy, cared about social justice, showed up to protests, healthcare hero..
Shits fucked man. Hope you’re all taking time to heal. Lots of anger. Unsure where things go from here.
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u/GlitteringAttitude60 3h ago
My heartfelt condolences to the nursing community.
May his memory be a blessing 🖤
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u/RunToTheEdge 2h ago
A seasoned nurse's instinct is to aid, help or assist those in discomfort or distress. Which is exactly what Alex Peretti was doing. Our hearts break for him, his family, coworkers and friends.
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u/Just_Jules5 RN 🍕 2h ago
I’ve been on and off crying all day. My first day back is tomorrow, planning on placing a black band on my ID and ordered a badge reel from Snarky Nurses - what else are we doing in solidarity? I just know it could’ve been any one of us out there trying to help a woman up. May we all have the strength and empathy to advocate like Alex while caring for those who need it most.
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u/Delicious_Echo7301 MSN, RN 2h ago
This made me cry. It must be so hard for the team. My sincere condolences to everyone. May his death not be in vain.
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u/DudeCards 3h ago
Look at those domestic terrorists. Right, we call american citizens and nurses domestic terrorists now? Propaganda changes so rapidly its hard to keep up.
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u/rntraveller29 RN Bsn Oncology/Hematology 3h ago
Working in Canada these past few days and have a knot in my stomach. I think collectively as nurses we have felt this one deep and hard. Mourning for my American colleagues. Heartbroken.
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u/Rhythmspirit1 BSN, RN 🍕 2h ago
I’m emotional miles away and virtually hugging my colleagues for their loss.
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u/ChaplnGrillSgt DNP, AGACNP - ICU 2h ago
The guy on the far left fucking hurts. Looks like a coworker of mine. Alex and I aren't that different other than where we live.
I know how much I hurt right now. I can't even imagine the pain of those close to him.
FUCK ICE
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u/msfooky 2h ago
I finally watched the video yesterday, and it brought me to tears. It’s heartbreaking to watch someone whose entire life was about caring for others meet such a violent end. My heart aches for his family, not only for the loss of someone they love so deeply, but for having to see his final moments like this
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u/Tiny-Professional360 2h ago
I’m so sorry for all of those who knew him personally. This was a senseless killing. This man spent his career saving others who fought for this country. You all have my love and support here from Ohio. This just isn’t right.
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u/ExternalLiterature91 RN - ICU 🍕 2h ago
I’m stuck in a red state for now. Grew up in the Midwest. It’s going to interesting tomorrow at the staff meeting.
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u/Exciting-Panic1747 2h ago
Can't imagine the pain, our nursing colleagues are so close we share so much together that we can't share with anyone else. May he rest in peace xx
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u/Playcrackersthesky BSN, RN 🍕 2h ago
Rest easy Alex. We will do the work. We will not let your death be for nothing.
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u/CreepyMaleNurse Educator, SDU 1h ago
Honor walks are already rough. I imagine this was unbearable. Fuck, I'm crying again.
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u/lalagromedontknow 1h ago
I'm not a nurse but come from a big, long family line of nurses (I can barely cope with my own vomit so I am a family disappointment for not going the same route).
Just... Thank you. For everything. For being the front line. For being so kind. For standing up for patients. To anyone reading this. Thank you.
I am devastated about Alex's death and my heart goes out to his family and friends and have no idea what they do, but I really feel for his colleagues. I'm glad they got to have this minute but that's it. Then back to keeping people alive.
I hope justice is served and those who knew Alex are proud to have known him. And if you didn't know him, are proud to know someone like him. Always putting other people first. Give them a hug from me.
I hope you all keep yourselves safe - physically and mentally.
It's kinda meaningless but I am sending as much love as I can send over the Internet.
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u/LateSpace1982 2h ago
My heart breaks for him, his family and his coworkers. It's so sad what is happening in America. This country is at its worst right now.
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u/Remote-Pear60 2h ago
This is just heartbreaking. I am not in the medical profession, but I am human. The energy in this photo transcends.
We have lost a brave human being; a compassionate humanitarian; a healer; a good son; a true mensch.
May his memory always be for blessing. ❤️❤️❤️
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u/Maleficent_Sky6982 1h ago
I will keep fighting against fascism and to protect the vulnerable just like Alex did! We will never back down! This is time for all of us to stay strong ❤️ RIP Alex
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u/RaggedyMan666 1h ago
Just look at the hole that Donald Trump and his administration has left in the lives of others.
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u/lqrx BSN, RN 🍕 1h ago
I am so sorry there was even a reason to need this mournful moment. Both beautiful and devastating, and no words can match the emotions and reactions to this.
It is so hard to not speak about this in a way that isn’t political. I think my one response to this moment that comes second only to how devastatingly this all occurred, is that a common line regarding 2A enthusiasts is that the intent was to ensure the people could defend themselves if ever a tyrannical government attempted to subdue and take over this countries citizens.
And here we are. In this moment. And I’m just lost and saddened that those same 2A enthusiasts are today hyper politicizing exactly this with rage and hate for a person who was unfortunately in this moment and lost his life because he had his gun on him, not holding it and not threatening a soul by saying he would use it.
I’m sad. Alex deserves to be recognized for his work and contributions to this life, and mourned for those things being taken away from all of you, his colleagues and loved ones. Nothing about that is okay, and it shouldn’t be. My heart breaks at your loss, and with all of my heart, I wish you peace and healing in the coming times. ♥️
I know this makes no actual impact on anything for you all or those who know him, but I will be lighting a candle and spending a moment of silence and reflection for him and you who have lost him. I am so sorry for your loss.
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u/numbmumpleb1ister 46m ago
I do wonder how many of Pretti’s co-workers and patients are red voters and if they ever considered the orange felon’s violent hate-mongering would touch them in some way. Problem is that tRmp’s violence is like cancer. It metastasizes and is quickly out of control.
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u/Sad_Knowledge7722 43m ago
I hope one day America respects healthcare workers. And I hope one day the Trump admin values humans. Until then, we have only each other.
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u/whatsthetime1010 21m ago
It would be quite something if all VA nursing/medical/support staff quit and find work outside of the govt sector. Give them what they want; to shut down the VA, and further disincentivize military service.
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u/Worried-History8216 6m ago
Since the government doesn't think the constitution matters, laws are only enforced depending on your party of choice, I don't understand why the medical community doesn't start asking to see your social media before treating you. If they don't have the same views as you, don't treat them.
I know that there is probably an oath that you have to agree to, but from what I see happening in the United States, that doesn't matter anymore. If the government changes the rules, so can you.
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u/graycie23 BSN, RN 🍕 5h ago
This is a symbolic representation of our career as a whole… you experience things that gut you, you get a moment, then it’s literally business as usual.
This situation has gutted me. I am not ok.
May we all be like Alex. ❤️