SleeepyRN

SleeepyRN

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  1. So I kind of messed up

    SleeepyRN replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    I remember doing exactly that. I had in the past attempted taking my speech class THREE times, but each time I got up to give my first speech, I was a mess. My hands shook so bad I scrambled my note...

  2. Meaning of your username?

    SleeepyRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    I think the misspellings was my sleep deprivation

  3. Meaning of your username?

    SleeepyRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Suddenly this popped into my head. ICUdude.

  4. Meaning of your username?

    SleeepyRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    You work with 300 RN's? Lmao Just teasing

  5. Irrational patients

    SleeepyRN replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This may have been a poor example of the point of OP's post. In this instance something was probably wrong, whether it was sundowning or an anxiety didorder or whatever. However, there ARE "irrational...

  6. Meaning of your username?

    SleeepyRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    I have a severe sleeping disorder where I don't sleep for days, even when incredibly exhaustef. Not even a cat nap. I go 3 days on a regular basis, and occasionally 5. Doctors can't figure it out....

  7. Is it pointless to be an A student in nursing school?

    SleeepyRN replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    "All that matters is if I pass." Scary statement. Forget the grade. Learn as MUCH as you can. Let the grades fall where they may. But for the love of God, don't learn just enough to pass. Focus on...

  8. What offends you (nursing related)?

    SleeepyRN replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Instead of scheduling your appt. for 10:15 and arriving at 10:30, just set schedule your appt for 10:45 and get there at 10:30. Sometimes things happen, to EVERYBODY, not just disabled...

  9. Night Shifters - Am I being too sensitive?

    SleeepyRN replied to val421's topic in General Nursing

    Valid concern, OP. It should be brought to the attention of management so they can address it. Our facility does this a few times a year in meetings, and hangs reminder notes. "Shhh, patients' trying...

  10. Is Handover Still Necessary?

    SleeepyRN replied to willegan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the question should be if report is necessary, but, rather, is the info provided in report useful. If not, then you're giving/receiving a poor report. I could have cared for the same...

  11. Their Appreciation Catches Me Off Guard

    SleeepyRN replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    I second that. Embrace it. The little moments are, for me, the only thing that keeps me sane and remain in the medical field. Embrace that one little moment in your shift where you could feel...

  12. What offends you (nursing related)?

    SleeepyRN replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, hem...narcissistic much. No, my dear. You do not have followers that love searching for your posts. When we see troll-ish posts, it prompts many of us to dig a bit and search other posts by that...

  13. Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    SleeepyRN replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    Hating your job and hating being a nurse are 2 separate things. I love nursing. I hate being abused by patients and my employer being on the side of "the

  14. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    SleeepyRN replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read through any of the responses, so this is strictly in response to OP. I too remember hearing this in nursing school from instructors. I believe I struggled in clinical as much as the...

  15. Over reaction or justified indignation?

    SleeepyRN replied to Jlwysong's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, wow. I've worked Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, and I can't even begin to see how this is a good idea. I would tell my patients if I'm going up or down and why and what allergen I'm giving them....

  16. So I just need to vent

    SleeepyRN replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    Any update OP? Both my mom (a nurse herself) and I have been through similar experiences. So I'm wondering how you've been

  17. When a pt "gets" to you

    SleeepyRN replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think that one bout of shedding tears when no one else was around over a sudden heartbreaking memory means that the OP doesn't belong at the bedside

  18. BP not detectable via manual cuff

    SleeepyRN replied to milkpumba's topic in General Nursing

    I am baffled as to why, but this happens to me occasionally. And I KNOW how to take a manual BP. So I just don't get

  19. Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    SleeepyRN replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    While in this particular case, it didn't involve OP, she stated that she and other staff are now hesitant and kinda scared to work with him, which DOES make it OPs

  20. What does TID PRN really mean?

    SleeepyRN replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very glad I stumbled upon this. I used to think TID PRN meant you had to wait 8 hours. So from now on when obtaining orders I will ask for clarification with the MD/NP if they want it spaced out...

  21. PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

    SleeepyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious as to why this would happen. This morning I was supposed to draw blood from a PICC line for labs. The patient let me know that the nurses the last few days have not gotten a return, so lab...

  22. Accused by patient of stealing his percocet

    SleeepyRN replied to Nursebb1942's topic in General Nursing

    Why? It's charting on

  23. Have you encountered useless residents?

    SleeepyRN replied to seks's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes....do not be intimidated by doctors. Advocate for your

  24. So I just need to vent

    SleeepyRN replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    Bad call telling her that. I hope it at least was after you

  25. So I just need to vent

    SleeepyRN replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    There is no crying in nursing school......One should try to avoid crying in front of instructors or students, but it happens. It sounds like you need to be taken a peg....or two. That instructor...