NightOwl0624

NightOwl0624

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  1. My Very Special Snowflake

    NightOwl0624 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish I could have seen this go down for myself, I wasn't their nurse, at least not that

  2. My Very Special Snowflake

    NightOwl0624 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One time we had a patient with an extremely demanding family (only a few certain nurses were allowed to take care of her, and only the nurse had to do all care - never the aide, etc). When the patient...

  3. Do you chart lies?

    NightOwl0624 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility q15 min restraint checks are when restraints are use for behavioral or violent patients. Otherwise q2 hour for medical reasons. In 5years, I have only seen the behavioral restraints...

  4. Do you chart lies?

    NightOwl0624 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    This. This is what scares me. In my organization it is VERY IMPORTANT to document exactly per protocol. For example, pain must be documented q4 or when medication is given, and then 30 minutes...

  5. In my late 40's, is it worth it to go back to school to become an RN?

    NightOwl0624 replied to 4everpeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was 40ish, I was trying to decide, too. My husband said the exact same thing to me: in 10 years, you will either still be wishing you had done it, or you will be X years old with a nursing...

  6. Why did she pick on me?

    NightOwl0624 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As with everyone else, ignore her. You're doing a great job. I am a little worried that this is making you so angry. So what if she made the comment or doesn't respond to your friendliness? You...

  7. New Nurse can't eat lunch

    NightOwl0624 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I was wondering, how much do people expect the other nurses to do for them... I don't want a detailed report on someone else's patients... just tell me who is a DNR, and who might need...

  8. New Nurse can't eat lunch

    NightOwl0624 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm glad I'm not way off base. I do want to make it clear that I am talking NIGHTS - I am sure it is very different on days when it is harder to get a time when you are all caught

  9. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    NightOwl0624 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    She had a very extended orientation. Now that she's on her own, it's a real problem. I think she has trouble multi-tasking and prioritizing, and may be a little OCD. But she is really stuck on the...

  10. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    NightOwl0624 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We have a new-grad nurse on our busy med-surg floor who doesn't cut any corners. She does the most thorough assessments, creates awesome care plans, and loves to educate her patients. And her...

  11. Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

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

    I enjoyed your post, too! I am actually on my way to take a drug test for school (going for my BSN) so it was interesting to read about someone else's experience! I agree that you shouldn't be...

  12. IV Jinxes

    NightOwl0624 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    If I don't get it on the first try, I will NEVER get

  13. Dear Hospital Administration...

    NightOwl0624 replied to aboucherrn's topic in General Nursing

    I believe private rooms are the way to go, HOWEVER, your post made me think of two of the most pleasantly confused lol's that were roommates that entertained each other for hours. It was so cute to...

  14. Night shifters who flip

    NightOwl0624 replied to krimicrat's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work nights and do flip back and forth. Naps don't work for me... I try to stay up late and then sleep into the day as much as possible, usually 12 or 1 pm. I love sleeping in, but I'm still...

  15. Reading Scripture to a Patient (from an Atheist)

    NightOwl0624 replied to julianp's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Most of my reply was tongue-in-cheek, as I'm sure you guessed. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed trying to keep everyone happy! I was thinking of your situation that maybe you were projecting your past...

  16. Reading Scripture to a Patient (from an Atheist)

    NightOwl0624 replied to julianp's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Personally, I am so tired of all of the cultural stuff that is shoved down our throats. I had to take a semester class in school about the importance of transcultural nursing. At work, I have to do...

  17. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

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

    I thought the OP's list of complaints were valid... What drives me crazy is those who whine about dumb things that they CAN

  18. Henry Ford Main Vs. Beaumont Royal Oak

    NightOwl0624 replied to sunkissedmspriss's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats on your job offers! You more than likely have made a decision already, but thought I would add my 2 cents. I worked at main for 2 years before transfering to another HF campus. I have...

  19. Test questions taken directly from random NCLEX book. Unfair?

    NightOwl0624 replied to Kboylan1's topic in General Students

    In my ADN program the professors told us to study from various NCLEX books and that some questions would be pulled from such books. They were right. I bought some very cheap older versions of...

  20. Job interview.. do I really have to put up with this?

    NightOwl0624 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds like maybe you found out the reason

  21. subective/objective data

    NightOwl0624 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a quick question about subjective and objective information when gathering assessment data. According to our book, subjective data can only be provided by the client. Objective is what you...

  22. Curious - how does your facility handle "lost" items?

    NightOwl0624 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious as to how other facilities handle "lost" patient items. Recently we had a patient who "lost" a very expensive item the night before discharge. The daughter of the patient claims it was...

  23. WHY do nurses apologize for doing their jobs?

    NightOwl0624 replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    I so agree, Esme. Nothing wrong with using some manners! I have had pleanty of doctors apologize to me, too, when they tell me what they have just ordered for a paitent. I'm sure they're not really...

  24. No more Mr. Nice Guy (New Year Resolution)

    NightOwl0624 replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I found it almost impossible to turn around a situation as the OP described. It's really hard to reverse behavior, but I agree that it can be done. The first step is deciding not to accept that...

  25. Tired of hearing about the kids.

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

    Where I work if it's not about the kids or the pregnancy, its about the pets, the boyfriend/husband, the social life/partying, the awesome vacations, the other job, the parents, the grandkids, etc,...