nialloh RN

nialloh has 8 years experience as a RN and specializes in IMCU/Telemetry.

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1. 12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule.

   nialloh replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Stress 101

   I've worked nights for many years. I love my 12hr shifts. I have to admit I plan my sleep pattern the same way. I go to bed after work at aprox 9:30 and get up at 4:30. If I'm off the next day I stay up until aprox 7-9pm. I then proceed to pass out. ...

2. New grad doesn't want to work on the floor...

   nialloh replied to regrebs's topic in General Nursing

   Firstly, the thing that makes you a real nurse is the RN after your name. That is one of the most important things, and is respected all by its self. That being said, I would recommend at least 1 year of floor nursing. This will sharpen your assessme...

3. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   nialloh replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

   For my Psych pt I had a few weeks ago. If you want to hide your candy bars (4 of them), don't hide them between your butt cheeks. 1/ We will find them. 2/ We Will remove them. 3/ We WILL dispose of them. And NO, you can't eat them. I know its your bu...

4. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

   nialloh replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

   If you want to take my post apart line by line you might at least get it right. You will note that I was responding to another thread and think I ran into a thread merge. I never mentioned other nurses (fertility clinic nurse), and was actually talki...

5. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

   nialloh replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone is focusing on education. If a teacher messes up, a student might get an F. Can be fixed. If a nurse messes up, a pt can die. So we are also being paid for responsability. We also have to carry insurance, and always have the risk of losing o...

6. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

   nialloh replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   The main reason I tend to disagree with some of your posts is that you mostly aim high. I agree with a lot of what you say, but remember, a lot of the fraud and abuse is committed by those at the bottom. There is a lot of people thinking "what's in i...

7. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

   nialloh replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I thought I was finished replying to this thread but have another point to offer. Lamaze, I find myself agreeing with your last post with one exception. There is a lot of abuse. I have seen it on my floor, and treated patients who had no need to be t...

8. pregnant and unregular shifts - Mgr won't listen to Dr. recommendations

   nialloh replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

   Fungez, I don't think this is an option. As she is so close to term no-one will hire, and she will lose her insurance. Also, in this jobmarket you don't want to burn any bridges. imho It is a nice thought though :)

9. pregnant and unregular shifts - Mgr won't listen to Dr. recommendations

   nialloh replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with Jessy. If it is harming you go out early. or you can let it be known that you are thinking of that route. That will be one really big hole to fill, and maybe your manager will take the hint. The other way is to pick a shift. get your DR ...

10. Is this common?

    nialloh replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric

    Unless the pt is very fragile, I wouldn't give it. While I have done it, the pt was being closely followed by an Endocrinologist. This doc was being called at all hours with updates (per his order). But this wasn't a permanent order, and the pt was i...

11. Accepting this gift from a patient

    nialloh replied to nursingpower's topic in General Nursing

    A good family who know good care when they see it. In their eyes they are trying to say thank you, but don't know the problems a cheque can cause. I would think sending it back would cause them to be insulted, or have their feelings hurt. I would thi...

12. Interviewing for Telehealth nurse position...questions

    nialloh replied to BrooklynRN26's topic in General Nursing

    Working on a tele unit is one of the best things you can do. It opens up so many doors. From there you can go to ER, OR, ICU, etc.. While you can go to these other places without tele, it looks better in an interview if they don't have to wait for yo...

13. Good grades or CNA experience more important when applying for jobs?

    nialloh replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I would say take the job. If you find it is too much, you can drop it later. Not only will it help you after you graduate, it will help you in school. When you are doing your clinicals you will be more confident, and you will also see a lot of cool t...

14. notice of trial - witness

    nialloh replied to SHURN's topic in General Nursing

    With the way some people write I'm not surprised they need help reading a chart. Glad you didn't have to do anything. But it was a learning experience. Without any danger or risk to yourself, you now know how it feels to be in the sights of the lega...

15. I hate my phone

    nialloh replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought. Apart from on call pay, Do you get time and a half for coming in on call. In my hospital you do. If she is doing this to save on overtime as was suggested earlier, there would be no point in continuing. Also, are you the only one she ...