NocturneNrse

NocturneNrse

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  1. HELLLLP!!!!!

    NocturneNrse replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the woman you spoke to at ALF, and tell her the situation. Perhaps they can use your most recent information and you won't be short the 55 dollars again. Give her a call. =

  2. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    NocturneNrse replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is fantastic!! I'm glad you're staying "with us". = ) And that you're a happy nurse

  3. Good hand lotion?

    NocturneNrse replied to Quark09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Neosporin ointment is the only thing that helps my hands when they're that

  4. Remember me? I Got Accepted!

    NocturneNrse replied to Angelfire3's topic in General Nursing

    Fantastic! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  5. stories or words of encouragement for 3 month @ the job

    NocturneNrse replied to leah87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh hon.. I have to first offer you support and a hug :hug: I can totally relate.. well two yrs ago I could, but I remember it VERY clearly. (Hey, I thought we were supposed to suppress traumatic...

  6. Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    NocturneNrse replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    What's disgusting.. is that it's TRUE, the easiest way to protect yourself is to leave this place. And, it is horribly unfair, unprofessional, and should NOT happen. Why is this behavior rampant in...

  7. To write up or not???

    NocturneNrse replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I agree totally with your decision to write this up! I would have guilt feelings too, but you put the patient first in this.. and that's what we

  8. Have nurses always been so negative?

    NocturneNrse replied to scrubbee's topic in General Nursing

    I think we need NURSING REFORM.. It's amazing to me how resistent the uppers are to more nursing staff for better patient care.. and they tell me that more nurses won't make a difference.! Okay.....

  9. Anyone else miss nail polish?

    NocturneNrse replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I use a polish that is gel, so it doesn't chip, but it's not considered a "fake nail" either. So far, so good. No area's for fungus or bacteria to "sneak" under either. BUT, I do disinfect my hands...

  10. Ratio on step-down unit

    NocturneNrse replied to cp24001's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift on my former "step down" unit was 6-8:1, and on one occasion I had 10 patients d/t a nurse becoming ill at last minute. It was HORRIFIC!! p.s. Patients in hospital on acute floors DO NOT...

  11. Vertical Violence on the floor

    NocturneNrse replied to lobianm's topic in General Nursing

    Right on. Fight it if you can. 'Course, it was THEIR machine that malfunctioned! Jeezus! Honey, I understand... as I too have learned the painful lesson about documenting until you're blue - HA,...

  12. condescending attitude perceived when just trying to keep afloat and be detailed?

    NocturneNrse replied to flower 95's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, ask for examples of what is coming across as "condescending", so you know what is meant. You probably don't mean to be that way, probably aren't being condescending, but it's that persons...

  13. condescending attitude perceived when just trying to keep afloat and be detailed?

    NocturneNrse replied to flower 95's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't criticize in public. Always take your orientee aside, in a private area to talk about how he/she could improve. Praise in public, criticize in

  14. Just want to share the news; I got a JOB

    NocturneNrse replied to cna to crna2b's topic in General Nursing

    FANTASTIC!! That is wonderful news.. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  15. giving report

    NocturneNrse replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you're going through. He was being a jerk. That comment was unnecessary and frankly unprofessional in my eyes. I think the OP's advice about keeping notes going from system to...

  16. New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    NocturneNrse replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, you missed the order for the K. Can you think of a reason that new order was missed? Are there "alerts" in place so the nurses can clearly SEE that a new order has been written? Perhaps there...

  17. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    NocturneNrse replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    I would have just mentioned that we have implemented a language line for better communication with our non-english speaking patients. The stress on "non-english speaking" would have been subtle but...

  18. Nurses who are also Veterinary Techs

    NocturneNrse replied to Guest717236's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a Vet Tech and laboratory tech for a Veterinary Hospital for 2 yrs prior to entering nursing school. Loved it sooooooo much, but the cost of living just doesn't get covered w/that salary....

  19. Does anyone regret leaving acute care?

    NocturneNrse replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I actually enjoyed the learning aspect that I got from acute care.. however; the politics and b.s. ruined it for me. You'll probably miss it, but more than likely won't regret leaving it. = )...

  20. Which recruiting agencies are best for finding RN jobs in CT?

    NocturneNrse replied to CRNAorBust's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Definitely try Danbury Hospital, it's large and a teaching hospital. Also, try Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincents Hospital in Bridgeport (near Stamford), and also Greenwich Hospital. I'm afraid I...

  21. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    NocturneNrse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Update: Still unemployed, but have been approved for unemployment benefits. That helps, a little. Emotionally, I'm still a bit down. Have had one interview which was kind of a fizzle. Did not feel...

  22. Which recruiting agencies are best for finding RN jobs in CT?

    NocturneNrse replied to CRNAorBust's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Well, I'm having problems with New England Personnel, so I can't honestly recommend

  23. What does your username mean?

    NocturneNrse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    WOW, these were all so much fun to read!! Love the names folks! Mine is also pretty self explanatory - Nocturne = I've always been my best during the night time, always been nocturnal, and Nrse =...

  24. workplace disorganization, mental torture and bullying

    NocturneNrse replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Document, Document, DOCUMENT! That is my advice, advice I wished I'd taken before I was canned! There were 4 nurses who would smile and act all friendly to my face, and then come to find out (on my...

  25. Being "written up"

    NocturneNrse replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    That just totally brought a smile to my face! LOL ...the "telling the doctor to kiss your a**" statement I