NocturneNrse

NocturneNrse

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  1. Struggling to get Assertive

    NocturneNrse replied to bunnyRGN's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. And I would TOTALLY use the name BUNNY at work.. if someone doesn't like it.. sc*ew 'em! LOL There are about 3 nurses who intimidate me.. well, not really, they're just loud and...

  2. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    NocturneNrse replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Every time I wear either my dog or my cat scrub tops, the patients love them. This also opens up conversations about their pets at home. I'm true to my animals, and will always wear the cuddley tops....

  3. Coworker reported me for something I hadn't done = Final warning

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm so upset. A coworker (on a different shift) reported to my supervisor (about 1 month ago) that I hadn't finished CAPD with my patient. I distinctly remember this patient, and incident, AND...

  4. Coworker reported me for something I hadn't done = Final warning

    NocturneNrse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes CAPD = Peritoneal Dialysis Proof = None that I can think of... the charting of the drained diasylate would fall on her shift after the completed infusion was done because the Diasylate is a close...

  5. Mobbing support - threats, hostile work environment

    NocturneNrse replied to NurseBrittney's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear, if you're feeling hostility toward you PLEASE REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY! I've made the mistake of letting things go... and it has only made it worse for me. Good luck

  6. Please be honest!

    NocturneNrse replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I like the financial freedom it has given me, but each day is bringing me closer and closer to a new profession. The salary isn't quite cutting it w/the amount of stress I face

  7. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    NocturneNrse replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a companion animal Veterinarian.. & an Archaeologist on the

  8. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    NocturneNrse replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RN Telemetry Community Hospital ; starting in northwestern CT - $28 , nights is $33 and wkend/nights pay

  9. Question about IV push meds

    NocturneNrse replied to sn0594's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry about that.. I graduated from RN program, didn't get instruction on IV placement or any sort of venipuncture.. my hospital taught it to us. It's just not taught in school that often and...

  10. Been a nurse for 5 years... now 2 med errors in one week. Help.

    NocturneNrse replied to jen42's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok Dear.. so you're human.. and it sounds to me that your supervisor sees this too. Don't be so freaked out over it (yeah, I know that's tough), but it's true.. you will learn from it! Those are the...

  11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    This is a response to the "Refusing meds" comment.. and I so hate to sound evil.. but sometimes I just want to say.. either take your meds and the care that we're offering.. or LEAVE AND STOP WASTING...

  12. I hate nurses, what should I do?

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

    Yikes.. I'm starting to feel this way too, and I too am a new nurse. I have absolutely NO problem with the male nurses I work with. I find them respectful and helpful. MOST (maybe two are the...

  13. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

    NocturneNrse replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

    WOW.. that is a thing of

  14. Staffing a telemetry unit

    NocturneNrse replied to ShayRN's topic in Cardiac

    Yikes - our range (Nights) is from 6-9 pts.

  15. When to react to an abnormal reading

    NocturneNrse replied to alabamagrad's topic in Cardiac

    Well, I agree with running it by a coworker who is experienced, and also the supervisor. I would call the MD for a switch over to A-Fib, especially one w/a high heart rate - may need to intervene...

  16. Where did you get your license, KMart

    NocturneNrse replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds "Flu-Like".. and that's viral.. perhaps she was thinking along those lines. Abx's aren't going to help a virus. BUT.. she could have been more professional and compassionate about her...

  17. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    NocturneNrse replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Well...as a night nurse for just about a year now...I am sick and tired of the attitudes I get in the morning., and I'm going to be giving it right back to those who give it to me. Not every day...

  18. Lincoln Tech Hamden 09?

    NocturneNrse replied to eboii121's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Nursing school is very overwhelming. But just keep on top of your studies and you will do

  19. Goodwin college

    NocturneNrse replied to cool12's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Goodwin def. needs to give students more clinical hours/time. 2 days a wk, preferably one right after the other would best emulate a true RN working her shifts. I graduated from there last Dec. 08...

  20. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    "If you're going to refuse the care we're trying to give you, meds, breathing treatments, etc .. please get the F*** outa here so we can offer your bed to someone whose health we can really impact!"...

  21. Is it normal to feel inadequate?

    NocturneNrse replied to brookorrn's topic in Operating Room

    I am really having a hard time w/feelings of inadequacy. I've been on the job for 7 months (I'm a new nurse). I feel almost comfortable on the floor (Telemetry/Surg/Medical), but during the next...

  22. Is this too much or am I crazy...what are your units like?

    NocturneNrse replied to emersushea's topic in Cardiac

    Last night was a pretty crummy night for me... split shift, first 4 hours on a medical floor w/varied acuity pt's 3 pt's and one admission, last 8 hours on my own tele floor with 6 new pt's. Put my...

  23. What if Nursing pays $15/hr...

    NocturneNrse replied to mattfd37's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Darlin'.. I'd probably go into floral design..

  24. Ohhhh JOBS.. where are you????

    NocturneNrse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi orange57, I'm sorry this is so late! Busy bee lately. I got a job at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. I absolutely LOVE it there. It is a truly caring and friendly environment....

  25. Ohhhh JOBS.. where are you????

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Am I the only one having trouble getting a response from a prospective places of employment? :uhoh21: Are there job freezes everywhere? Is this just an "odd" time to graduate? Are new graduate nurses...