nghtfltguy BSN, RN

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    "Tell Him Not To Go Into Nursing"

    nghtfltguy replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    do NOT think that it would not be a wise carreer choice......if he wants to go into nusing then encourage him... it is not a bad choice...for the most part it pays well.. excellent benifits......
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    What's the saddest thing you've seen in your career??

    nghtfltguy replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    i have seen many sad things in my life...and my job... but there is one thing that i will never forget.... i was working flight.. and staff ER.. our hospital utilized us when we were not on a flight...
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    Do your charge nurses have a patient load?

    nghtfltguy replied to praying_mantis's topic in General Nursing

    my charge nurse has the pt load of the entire ER.... we as non-charge nurses just take care of them.... but... the answer is no.... she takes care of us while we take care of them... she steps in...
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    Vicodin and Percocet

    nghtfltguy replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    yeah... i have to agree w/ the above.... that is WAY too much tylenlol... i have seen vicodin and percocet given @ the same time.. but not w/ a prn tylenol order... that could shut down her liver and...
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    Hello Haldol

    nghtfltguy replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    HOLY CRAP!!! THAT WAS 2 FUNNY!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE
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    Police use excessive force, ER docs say- What do ER nurses think

    nghtfltguy replied to rjflyn's topic in Emergency

    it really all depends on the situation in my humble opinion.. i have used force before for the safety of the pt.. and for our safety as well.... the most memorable was we were flying this mva pt back...
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    Did AIDS patient can share same room with other patient?

    nghtfltguy replied to Ilikelemontea's topic in General Nursing

    yeah it is safe... and i will have to agree w/ reno... the pts roommate is more likely to get the aids pt sick than the other way around....... good question though....but reno hit it spot
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    I cannot do this job anymore!

    nghtfltguy replied to superwifenursewoman's topic in General Nursing

    gonna put in my 2cents~~ sounds to me like you have major burnout... understandable... you just don't like it anymore... this is just my advice... .so take it for what its worth... if you really hate...
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    after ADN plans

    nghtfltguy replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    well... it really depends on the hospital or facility that you work at and their educational benefits... i do agree that getting your ADN before shooting for your BSN is wise.. there is not that much...
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    Lots of 'mean' nurses?

    nghtfltguy replied to AGal110's topic in General Nursing

    like you said... it really depends on where you work and the ppl that you work with.... there are ppl that don't get along and ppl that do... i just hope that you work in a place where everyone gets...
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    Would you consider that an 'exposure'?

    nghtfltguy replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    just talk to your doc and get a script for xanax or something...lol.. just kidding.. honestly though... what did you do?.. spike the bag wrong?... how did you get it on you?.. anyway... if it was...
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    Physical assssments

    nghtfltguy replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    i have to agree with the fact that an actual complete head to toe is not something that needs to be done every 4 hours, unless they are critical.. once a shift is fine in most aspects... i work in...
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    What is the best shift in the ER?

    nghtfltguy replied to divagirl's topic in Emergency

    I will tell you flat out... THERE IS NO BEST SHIFT IN THE ER!!... the best shift is the shift that is most fitting of your lifestyle... ie. kids...school... whatever.. and your sleep pattern... the...
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    Will life saving Emergency Care be around when you need it?

    nghtfltguy replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    depends on your hospital and staffing i guess.. who really knows? i hope so.... but i don't know for sure... all i can do is
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    Drawing Labs without an order

    nghtfltguy replied to umnurs's topic in Emergency

    yeah... my hospital has certain protocols... depending on the chief complaint.... i just automatically start a saline lock * and yes i can finally call it that instead of a hep-lock* took me 2 years...
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    Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

    nghtfltguy replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    that is what i was thinking mmutk.... what state can nurses legally diagnose in? i want to live in that state... "would they pay me more?" i diagnose all the time... but i confir w/ the doc and then...
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    Bad attitudes in the ED

    nghtfltguy replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    no... not @ all!!~~ the staff in our ER is great.. we are all good friends. docs/nurses/techs/and unit coordinators....we alll get along great... we work as a team.. no one is better than the next......
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    ? LPN as a medicine nurse

    nghtfltguy replied to djb727's topic in General Nursing

    yeah.... they are all right.... look @ it this way... the lpn giving meds ALSO has a nursing license... they are responsible for their actions just as well as you... if you think that lpns are not...
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    failed BSN nursing program

    nghtfltguy replied to smiley2030's topic in General Nursing

    you went straight for your BSN instead of getting your ADN or something first? some ppl do that... im not talking bad about you... by all means... if i were you, i would start by talking to your state...
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    i need help!!!!

    nghtfltguy replied to eg_214's topic in General Nursing

    i would just study the forms that you have to fill out and then do them accordingly.. if you really don't know what your doing... just ask someone like lpnflorida said.... no one is gonna let you...
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    INR Question

    nghtfltguy replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    exactly~~~!
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    Grief and family members: Didn't know what to do!!

    nghtfltguy replied to Roy Fokker's topic in General Nursing

    you probably did just fine roy... from what it sounds like.. you helped the family as best you could... i know what you mean though about that auto-pilot thing... im an ED nurse as well.. used to...
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    Cruel and Animalish treatment to patient

    nghtfltguy replied to joeyapple59's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yeah... as the above have stated... thank you for sharing that story.... i have been in situations in where i feel as if though i didn't treat the pt right and it makes me lose sleep ... im sure that...
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    Have you ever been a Waiter?

    nghtfltguy replied to mi428454's topic in Men in Nursing

    i have been a waiter.. yes... and a show bartender as well. as for being a nurse being like a waiter.... in some aspects... yes it is your job to prioritize on who needs what and when they need it.. i...
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    New graduate nurse

    nghtfltguy replied to WSnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    YUP... just like classicdame said... it really depends on where you work... it also depends on your certifications like ACLS.. PALS ATLS stuff like that... and your employer.... my advice to you......