NightNurseRN13

Member

  • Content

    353

  • Visitors

    8,385

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by NightNurseRN13

  1. NightNurseRN13

    essential tremor

    NightNurseRN13 replied to nataliewalsh4's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have a tremor, but I don't take medication for it. I found that if I don't concentrate as hard it lessens. I think it's just practice makes perfect. You will find what works for
  2. NightNurseRN13

    Things you tell newbies

    NightNurseRN13 replied to JBudd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The doctor isn't your boss, so don't be afraid of him/her edit: I guess sometimes they are.. if that is the case... then run.
  3. NightNurseRN13

    Things you tell newbies

    NightNurseRN13 replied to JBudd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Making the patient like you doesn't mean you've done a good
  4. NightNurseRN13

    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    NightNurseRN13 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I asked my son (11 years old) if he would give his xbox (one he worked very hard to get) away if it meant saving another child's life. Without hesitation he said yes, of course. I know it's not the...
  5. NightNurseRN13

    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    NightNurseRN13 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i like how these official charts use the nickname "obamacare" instead of its official
  6. NightNurseRN13

    Shocked by facial piercings at work

    NightNurseRN13 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have no tattoos or piercings (besides my ears, and I still don't wear earrings). With that said... why would I care if someone else has them? If management has a rule against it, fine... let them...
  7. NightNurseRN13

    Medication administration vs Patients wants

    NightNurseRN13 replied to Notmarvin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wait................ one day of orientation and you are on your own?
  8. NightNurseRN13

    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    NightNurseRN13 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i don't understand....that isn't
  9. NightNurseRN13

    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    NightNurseRN13 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, It really doesn't boil down to that at all. It means that now people can be insured even if they have pre-existing conditions where as before insurance companies only took on healthy people where...
  10. NightNurseRN13

    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    NightNurseRN13 replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That isn't the fault of The ACA, these companies had YEARS to prepare so they could comply with new regulations. A lot of insurance plans were lost because they were horrible and didn't meet...
  11. NightNurseRN13

    Let's get the brain working...kinda TRICKY!

    NightNurseRN13 replied to nurseinthefuture4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    C most
  12. NightNurseRN13

    What if the test answers are not right?

    NightNurseRN13 replied to vonnieb63's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    She said the teacher also said
  13. NightNurseRN13

    "Wasteful Nurses"

    NightNurseRN13 replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    LOL at the running jump onto a bar stool... I'm 5'4" so I know the feeling.. I'd rather sit on the floor, but what is funny is a case I'm on now has HUGE recliners that are soooooooo comfy, but my...
  14. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 posted a topic in Private Duty

    There is a nurse that is changing the ventilator mode from volume (what the order is for) to pressure. Every time I come in, I have to change it back to what the order is for. I have a basic...
  15. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    In the past, I changed it to the correct setting while the patient was on the vent and they asked what changed because it felt like they were getting more air before I changed it. Maybe the other...
  16. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    No the RT does not come here, but the supplier sets the settings according to the order and from what I understand we are to just record settings q2 hrs. and keep an eye on the pip and peep. My...
  17. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    I noticed that the mode was changed quite often and attributed it to nurse hitting wrong button because they were documenting the right mode, but after awhile I realized that I was having to change it...
  18. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    I
  19. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    I will def. use that in the future, but hopefully won't have to. I'm feeling kinda anxious now that I reported that to my boss... I know it's my duty, but in my situation there is only one person that...
  20. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    No I haven't been and feel like a fool now. There is a vent sheet to record vent settings every two hours... this nurse has been documenting volume even though it's been on pressure. I have spoken to...
  21. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    You are amazing ventmommy, I wish all parents were as knowledgeable as you. Thank you so much. I just called and left a message for my supervisor. I'm not going to point fingers, but just say "hey...
  22. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    Yikes... calling today
  23. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you ventmommy. This patient is morbidly obese and is on a ventilator due to chronic hypoventilation and increased CO2 levels because of it. I never am face to face with this nurse as the patient...
  24. NightNurseRN13

    Nurse changing vent mode

    NightNurseRN13 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    I don't think asking the nurse about it will help. I've posted a few times on here about this same nurse and it just seems like it's getting worse. I think it may be time to talk to my supervisor...
  25. NightNurseRN13

    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    NightNurseRN13 replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am so sick of this "open your eyes" talk. Eyes are open, it's minds that are closed. Everyone is so set on that they are right and the rest are wrong. Insurance companies are greedy. They only took...