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Bringonthenight

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  1. New 11-7 shift supervisor position

    Bringonthenight replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are there many meds on the 11-7 shift

  2. New 11-7 shift supervisor position

    Bringonthenight replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you should go for it, especially if you'll be getting paid more. You have a decent amount of experience including knowing the policies and procedures etc of the facility. The DON obviously...

  3. Do you ever hold Lantus?

    Bringonthenight replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You were right. Never hold lantus. Remember your body needs insulin round the clock and it's a long acting insulin. Contact the Dr for a possible change in dose. Watch what you say about

  4. mother-baby RN role in infant suctioning

    Bringonthenight replied to Awhonnwishes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm confused, what's the difference between you and a NICU nurse? Your both RNs, can't you both suction? Why is her scope greater then yours? I'm not from US sorry if I'm sounding

  5. Elderly coworkers becoming a burden.

    Bringonthenight replied to o3lissao's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love your post Esme, your right on the money! I've worked with an RN who was in her mid/late 70s and she was incredible. The patients weren't "afraid" of the way she looked (you sound quite ageist...

  6. I suspect at least 4 residents have scabies, and....

    Bringonthenight replied to Tana13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good

  7. I suspect at least 4 residents have scabies, and....

    Bringonthenight replied to Tana13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also document every conversation you have when you have brought up your

  8. Why are ICU nurses so rude?

    Bringonthenight replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes to this. I've worked both ICU and floor and the floor was much harder on me because of the level of acuity plus the ratio of nurse to patient. I have worked with ICU nurses to this day who talk...

  9. Starting my first RN job in 2 weeks in the ICU!

    Bringonthenight replied to GamerGirL337's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations on your employment but please do not under mine your colleagues who work on the floor- every speciality is special and requires a very dedicated individual to do the job we do. I'm a...

  10. What do you love about the ICU?

    Bringonthenight replied to EGVnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I love the autonomy and respect from Drs. I love even though we have our own patient (1:1) there's a level of team work and support that I never felt on the floor. I like knowing EVERY detail about a...

  11. Disadvantaged not being a CNA/PCT?

    Bringonthenight replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I agree. Being exposed to any clinical setting will prove an advantage over the student who hasn't set foot in a nursing home/ hospital at all. It's not just about the skills- it's the confidence...

  12. Tasks that are left for the floor

    Bringonthenight replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    The vanco example- definitely could have waited for the floor especially since they had already been given 2 IVABx. I think I would have started the heparin infusion- especially if it were the main...

  13. Enrolled nurses!

    Bringonthenight replied to Bringonthenight's topic in International Nursing

    I do agree that the 2 level nursing model creates a lot more drama that what it appears to be worth. However, Australia seems to only be increasing the use of EEN/ENs- this is evident by the continual...

  14. Enrolled nurses!

    Bringonthenight posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have a few questions for all enrolled nurses or RNs who work with them:I'm interested in knowing the differences in scope of practice for enrolled nurses around Australia. I know some states are...

  15. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    Bringonthenight replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Your story makes me feel so sad. That poor patient! How can a nurse have the "that's an aides job" mentality! It's walking someone to the bathroom for goodness sake! Where I'm from nursing assistants...

  16. "Just" an LPN

    Bringonthenight replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Patients constantly ask a few of our male nurses if they are going on to become doctors, I think it annoys them more then it annoys me! I mean I get a lot of it is the generational thinking where men...

  17. DO NOT pass on the poop

    Bringonthenight replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine if it were you or your loved one that was dirty. I can never leave a patient dirty, even if its at that hideous shift change period! it's not just bad nursing etiquette, I just think what if...

  18. "Just" an LPN

    Bringonthenight replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What country are you working

  19. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    Bringonthenight replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm always so amazed at the level of work expected by techs/aides in the

  20. double briefing

    Bringonthenight replied to delgwood's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find it kinda weird that you have to send an email to talk to an RN. Is there licensed nurses at the facility, or is it staffed fully by aides? Sorry I'm just curious about US culture! I think your...

  21. Nurse Practitioners and UK nursing?

    Bringonthenight replied to kfreeman24's topic in United Kingdom

    From what I've seen on the UK show "24hours in emergency", there are nurse practitioners who seem to take lower category patients after triage. They can order X-rays and I think I saw one do some...

  22. Standing up to my charge nurse prevented a mistake

    Bringonthenight replied to 002rn05's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did other more experienced nurses try for peripheral access? Ie: your charge? What about the hospitalist? Why did they have a midline in the first place? I would think with renal failure they would...

  23. Attitudes of New Nurses

    Bringonthenight replied to NextGen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of the nurses responsibilities is to educate their patients- I don't understand why that wouldn't include medication education. why study all about pharmacology if you can't share you knowledge...

  24. BSN vs Masters?

    Bringonthenight replied to RN&mom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree, focus on your

  25. AGENCY NURSING

    Bringonthenight replied to Hezbell's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yay! I'm so happy for you. Yes ENs are the Australian version of an LPN. The scope of practice varies state by state facility vs facility just like the US. I forgot to worn you about paper charting!...