nightshiftnut

nightshiftnut

med/surg , hospice and oncology

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  1. Stoped at 196 almost lost hope

    nightshiftnut replied to icelander44's topic in General Nursing

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  2. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    nightshiftnut replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    i received taped report from a nurse (she normally works on another unit)....in report that patients abdomen was

  3. No She/he Did Not!!!

    nightshiftnut replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No she just did not......yell loudly at the patient (who is very HOH)" Suck! Go ahead suck! Now swallow. Come on, you can swallow it! There, you did a good job! (True story! Patient was confused and...

  4. Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    nightshiftnut replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

    Well, I must agree that it looks like one of those nursey Halloween outfits. Is there any way your class can get together to have this ridiculously short dress banned. If a dress is what they want you...

  5. Horrible Death - What could I have done better?

    nightshiftnut replied to HospiceMama's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :icon_hug:this is for you. you did all you could possibly.nothing more could be expected. sometimes you have no control over the family, no matter how much you educate. denial is obvious in this...

  6. No She/he Did Not!!!

    nightshiftnut replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    -Ask to take the blood pressure of a patient that was a bilateral amputee. -Ask the male patient why he was "peeking" at her with one open eye.....he only had one eye! -Ask the instructor if eggs...

  7. Sometimes a patient comes along who gives you inspiration and hope

    nightshiftnut replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a refreshing experience. When you have faith, God can move mountains! Thanks to your inspiring patient, we can know that there is hope for other addicts in out society. It all starts with the...

  8. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    nightshiftnut replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Great stories Ryan! I could almost visualize the scenarios in my head. I know it's morbid and disgusting ....but very interesting. It must be that Steven King in me

  9. Nurses Capes

    nightshiftnut replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    For our nursing pinning ceremony all the gals wore white nursing dresses, nursing hats, and carried a single red rose. The guys wore white pants, shirt, and tie. As we walked the aisle to head for the...

  10. Attention all 50 states: what is your nursing ratio? please post!

    nightshiftnut replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings from Pennsylvania...med/surg/oncology. Days 5-6:1. Majority of days are 5:1. Evenings 5-6:1. Nights

  11. tachypnea symptom.

    nightshiftnut replied to oncalllorraine's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sometimes during the dying process the breathing can become labored and "machine-like". As in Kussmauls respirations. I've experienced it myself with a few patients. Sometimes you are able to assist...

  12. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    nightshiftnut replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Imagine a 48 year old woman with untreated breast cancer...mets to the bones. DNR status. Her right breast was partially necrotic...The skin on her chest had formed blister like clusters with the...

  13. Nurse/Patient Ratios

    nightshiftnut replied to jhns9vl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :smilecoffeecup: I work straight night shifts. I work on an Oncology/Med-Surg Unit. Alot of nights it's just me, an LPN, and an NCA. As an RN, I'm in charge with a team of 8 patients. The LPN has the...

  14. Role of LPN/LVN in oncology

    nightshiftnut replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Oncology

    Hopefully my reply will be helpful...I'm an RN and work on an Oncology unit. The LPN's on our unit function in the same roles as an RN . They have a team of patients, perform assessments and charting,...

  15. Tattoos and nursing

    nightshiftnut replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    Just thought I would add my take on the whole tat and piercing situation. Yes, it is our body to do as we please...to express who we are. Maybe I'll express my individuality by wearing a black bra and...

  16. online nursing

    nightshiftnut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know of any online reputable schools? I've been a nurse for 6 years and would like to complete my BSN from home.

  17. online nursing

    nightshiftnut replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to my world! Nightshift has a multitude of benefits. First off, their are no Dr's, Social Workers, Patient Care Managers, etc. breathing down your throat. You'll have the availablity to spend...

  18. online nursing

    nightshiftnut replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard about many of the online nursing programs. Has anyone obtained their degree from one? Any replies would be greatly