NocturneNrse

NocturneNrse

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  1. Ethics making you quit?

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever had an ethical struggle that has caused them to leave a job? I just started this new job. The place is in a lot of trouble due to a recent state survey. I had to "redirect" a nurse...

  2. Typical Length of Orientation NOT new nurse.

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone.. I just want to get a feel for what I should expect in an orientation for a new job. I'm not a new nurse, been one for 6 years, but have been out of the patient bedside nursing for two...

  3. OSHA to fine hospitals re back injury

    NocturneNrse replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah , I got a bad strain and herniation L3-L4 from lifting a pt back into her bed with proper body mechanics. Was out of work for six months fighting work comp insurance company because they denied...

  4. Job offer rescinded. Deflated!

    NocturneNrse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    HouTx - I'm starting to see it that way now. Had to get over that "lump in my throat" day.. now I'm mad and wouldn't give them the time of day with per diem hours

  5. Job offer rescinded. Deflated!

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I didn't expect this.. but I was "LET GO" aka "The position offered has been rescinded". Here is my gripe - I did not receive a structured orientation, especially on their computer system...

  6. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello everyone.. Ms. Sensitivity here again. After a couple yrs out of nursing due to health issue.. I'm back orienting in a new place (same type of position) but am feeling (and hearing snickers...

  7. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

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

    Thank you so much!!! You really made my night with your comforting

  8. "On my last leg"

    NocturneNrse replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've felt it since nursing school too... however, there are parts of it that I LOVE.. damn the parts I hate. I understand your

  9. Job offer rescinded. Deflated!

    NocturneNrse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    caliotter3 - I've considered it, but I don't think I will be happy there. I'm not financially strapped (yet). I do have another job with fluctuation hours (unfortunately) so I can hang on for a bit....

  10. Job offer rescinded. Deflated!

    NocturneNrse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this is in LTC.. so there are not many other preceptors available but the two I trained with. I did explain that I wanted to come in and dedicate two or so hours to only computer...

  11. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

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

    I did take extra effort to thank one of them for her patience, and I understood how frustrating training can be. That didn't help.. today I got "canned" so to

  12. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

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

    Well, I didn't expect this.. but I was "LET GO" aka "The position offered has been rescinded". Here is my gripe - I did not receive a structured orientation, especially on their computer system...

  13. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

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

    Thank you all for your support, advice, and perspective. I'm trying to learn not to be so sensitive, and to see the whole picture without assuming things. It's starting to stick. I really...

  14. Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

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

    Thanks CrunchRN.. I'm re-inflating my balls now.

  15. Dilemma

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I supervise and work a floor in LTC. A patient of mine has cancer, and due to the location of his cancer, his blood glucose levels were "trending" down. We have orders to report BG below 70 to the...

  16. Here's why you don't want this job.

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just spent an hr in an interview w/the interview'ees telling me WHY I don't want this job. Everything I said - this one woman rebutted w/a negative response as to how that may not "work" for me.. or...

  17. Here's why you don't want this job.

    NocturneNrse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I am feeling a bit better.. I should have taken the hint about the vibe of the organization the moment I sat down in the waiting rm and listened to the receptionist complaining to...

  18. DON a big borderline?

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm finding that the once believed sweet DON, has been trying to split people.. Myself and my CNA's included. How should I handle this? I have found out that she lied about something one of my CNA's...

  19. DON a big borderline?

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

    Thank you Stargazer.. you're right. I'm going to talk to her to clear it

  20. DON a big borderline?

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

    I didn't mean to upset anyone by writing borderline personality.. I apologize. I understand how that can be upsetting.. truly I am sorry. I guess I was just using one of the "characteristics" of the...

  21. DON a big borderline?

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

    Thank you caliotter3.. I think that's a good idea. I do want to clear this

  22. DON a big borderline?

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

    Yes. This is the first time something has happened like

  23. DON a big borderline?

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

    Well... I discovered today, that the DON had asked the ADNS to speak to me regarding one of my shifts CNA's telling the DON that I had not been giving her (The CNA) updated patient information ie....

  24. Check out those veins!

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

    OMG.. I ALWAYS do.. and I oftentimes tell them they have great veins!

  25. Reasons NOT to give APAP for fever?

    NocturneNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of the pre blood culture holding of the apap.. but are there other instances when you would not give tylenol? Would you only give tylenol for a low grade fever IF the patient felt the fever...