thenightnurse456

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1. Why don't you just read the chart?

   thenightnurse456 replied to Guest219794's topic in Relations

   Don't make it an "us" versus "them" argument. ED and the floor are both extremely busy and demanding areas. One isn't more important then the other.

2. How to handle rude doctor

   thenightnurse456 replied to Rnfortuna's topic in Relations

   It's the surgeon God complex. If you have genuine assessment questions that regard patient care and he yells/intimidates you- escalate it. Fill out a report. Go to your manager.

3. Newly graduate Irish nurse moving to Australia

   thenightnurse456 replied to RNursing2015's topic in International

   From what Irish nurses have told me, nursing in Australia is much better. Better working conditions, pay, nurse to patient ratios. Plus the weather.

4. Nurse practitioner

   thenightnurse456 replied to das729's topic in Australia

   The role of NP in Australia is different and restricted to that in countries like USA. Which is a shame, considering the massive need for NPs and the evidence that shows quality outcomes when NPs are involved. To become an NP in Australia is confusi...

5. Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

   thenightnurse456 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

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6. Telemetry

   thenightnurse456 replied to dvycrcktt's topic in Med-Surg

   A lot of places don't require you to have ACLS to work on a telemetry floor, however being certified will make you more marketable when managers are reviewing your CV. Good luck.

7. Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

   thenightnurse456 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

   "I don't want to disrespect night nurses, but they don't do anything" What kind of post is this? What do you want to be achieved from insulting a large group of people?

8. New Grad... 7 months later and I hate my job in the PICU. What next?

   thenightnurse456 replied to AlhendyRN's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like it's nightshift you hate, not necessarily PICU. Have you talked to your manager about a possibility of changing to a day shift schedule? OR nursing is a COMPLETELY different type of nursing. It depends on which role you take: circulat...

9. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

   thenightnurse456 replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in General Nursing

   1. This patient needed to be in ICU 2. The RT is out of line on everything. 3. A MD needed to review this patient and have a discussion with the family and patient regarding intubation, DNR etc.

10. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    thenightnurse456 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Relations

    Nursing school and working as a nurse are two very different realities. Maybe try to mend the broken preceptor/new grad relationship. Or talk to your manager regarding what can be done on your behalf to improve.

11. Code Black

    thenightnurse456 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Greys was never thought to make it past season 1. It was an unexpected super hit. I imagine the writers brought in more ER scenes into the episodes as the show progressed; as they are a lot more dramatic and exciting for viewers. But how funny is i...

12. How much trouble am I in?

    thenightnurse456 replied to Tropicalsun's topic in Relations

    Hmm I think you'll be in trouble, even though I agree with what you did. The only thing I would have done differently were to maybe ask to speak to the charge nurse. But you're emotions and lack of sleep probably clouded your judgement, I get it. H...

13. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    thenightnurse456 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    My "oppressive" government took away my "freedom" by creating strict gun laws back in 1996 following a shooting massacre. There have been no massacres here since. It's just not fair, I have the right to carry a gun and protect others! I shouldn't h...

14. Safe to take new admit at shift change

    thenightnurse456 replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    It is unsafe, but it's the unfortunate reality of nursing. It's like this everywhere.

15. Code Black

    thenightnurse456 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I finally watched the first few episodes of "Code Black". Even though it's unrealistic, I like the high intensity action. I don't understand why the ER is so poorly lit?