NightOwl0624

NightOwl0624

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  1. HELPPPP!!!

    NightOwl0624 replied to Chelsea16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't give you specific advise, but wanted to give you support. The same thing almost happened to me. I just barely passed the reading comprehension section of my entrance exam; the next year they...

  2. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    NightOwl0624 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    In the 4 years I have been on my unit, 4 people have "left" for diverting or being impaired. Two of them I was there when they were escorted out. I never suspected any of them, and I am aware of the...

  3. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    NightOwl0624 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    I had to report on a colleague once. I didn't suspect any diverting behavior and really liked the person, but the Pyxis activity was so strange one night (following the nurse) and the emr did not...

  4. Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

    NightOwl0624 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree. I've been charge enough to have heard a variety of reasons families request a change. The nurse is "overweight", has too much of an accent, or not "compassionate" enough. One family simply...

  5. A VERY frustrated nurse

    NightOwl0624 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think there is some really good advice on this thread! I remember being brand new, running around all shift wondering what in the world I was doing wrong (as the more experienced nurses were sitting...

  6. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    NightOwl0624 replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    These statements made by an "educated nurse" truly scare me, I'm so glad there are nurses on this forum who so eloquently addressed these ideas. My hospital mandates the yearly flu vac. If you don't...

  7. Starting a second IV piggyback

    NightOwl0624 replied to girlinred's topic in Patient Medications

    Well, our policy is different. I was taught it is better to keep a closed system than to use new tubing for every new secondary. So, assuming the secondary is compatible with the primary solution, you...

  8. How much trouble am I ? Scale: 1 to super fired

    NightOwl0624 replied to imalilteapott's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes,

  9. Job Interview/Talent Review

    NightOwl0624 replied to MeiLana's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had there kinds of questions when applying for my current job. After my initial interview, an outside company called at a set time and asked the questions. They were only allowed to read the...

  10. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    NightOwl0624 replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i know, right? if I were ever hauled into court I don't know what I would do. Obviously no nurse could be so perfect as the documentation. i can't wait to leave bedside

  11. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    NightOwl0624 replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I appreciate your honesty, and do agree with you. The standards where I work are impossible to live up to. We are audited constantly, and anything that does not follow policy to the letter will be...

  12. Where are the middle age nurses working?

    NightOwl0624 replied to RedRobin8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could have written your post! I am in my late 40's and work acute care on a medical/oncology floor. Nearly all of the nurses on my unit are much younger than me. There are perhaps 3 nurses my...

  13. New nurse and feeling discouraged by older nurses?

    NightOwl0624 replied to x28y31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse for a little over five years now. I remember vividly my first days, feeling completely incompetent, and feeling like everyone around me must think I'm horrible. I have felt...

  14. Pregnant Oncology Nurse

    NightOwl0624 replied to whitecp's topic in Oncology

    I work on a busy inpatient oncology floor, and earlier this year we had 8 pregnant nurses who delivered 9 babies within 4 months. It was a nightmare, honestly. I don't mind doing things for other...

  15. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    NightOwl0624 replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At the very least, shouldn't she be doing this in private and not in a hallway? Imagine what patients and visitors must think! i hope something is said to the instructor, she needs to act...

  16. Monitoring nurse rounds??

    NightOwl0624 replied to TeneshaO'Neal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once worked at a hospital that used them. I hated the idea, but there were two features that were pretty cool. First, as soon as you walked into a patients room, it would automatically turn the call...

  17. Goodbye...

    NightOwl0624 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have really enjoyed your posts and have learned a lot from you. I have admired your honesty and integrity. I hope you return someday - maybe under a new name- because you have a lot to offer

  18. Please Start!

    NightOwl0624 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I know there are a lot of day shift/night shift pet peeves, here is my biggest one: Day shift, PLEASE document your I's and O's! I know that my patient on a regular diet that has continuous IV...

  19. Sharing a Preceptor???

    NightOwl0624 replied to paging_nurserae's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes you just gotta go with the flow.... I shared a preceptor as a new grad, too. The other orientee was also a new nurse, but had worked as a tech so she had a lot more confidence (and a little...

  20. Why do we hate admissions?

    NightOwl0624 replied to firstinfamily's topic in General Nursing

    I really only hate admissions when they come right at shift change. Unfortunately, they almost always

  21. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    NightOwl0624 replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On a different note... This nurse certainly went above and beyond! Mother's dying wish granted after nurse takes in son -

  22. Taking pictures on nurses without permission

    NightOwl0624 replied to ninjago's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This happened to a coworker of mine once. She is an excellent nurse who also happens to be drop dead gorgeous. She was very upset, as the patient (younger male) was already making her uncomfortable....

  23. advice ..I'm freaking out

    NightOwl0624 replied to fms2004's topic in Patient Medications

    Sorry you are experiencing this. It can be very difficult figuring out the culture of any facility, particularly when you are a brand new nurse. Policies do not always spell out every little thing,...

  24. I. Just. Can't....

    NightOwl0624 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YES!!!!! You say it so much better than I ever could. I do believe it comes down to money, harsh as it may sound, but if someone who has no chance of recovery decides they want to be a full code just...

  25. I. Just. Can't....

    NightOwl0624 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely, I couldn't agree more!!! I have said the exact same thing myself. Sadly it will never happen. I think the only thing that will make difference is when the patient/family is financially...