NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Devastated over Isolation Precautions Problem

    NightNerd replied to Ioreth's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a huge overreaction on your AM's part. You made sure everyone who needed to know, knew, and enlisted help trying to get the cart. You did the best you could under the circumstances, and it...

  2. I am in a little predicament…

    NightNerd replied to guest1107684's topic in General Nursing

    No guilt needed here! While it was nice of your family friend to try to arrange this for you, these things aren't always a sure deal, so keeping your other interview was a good thing. Just tell the...

  3. Newbie nurse, 2nd day precepting in ICU. I cried. Will I make it?

    NightNerd replied to Guest1158260's topic in General Nursing

    Probably every single person on this board spent the first bit of their career feeling slow and behind. It's not a bad thing! It just is what it is. If you have all that critical thinking behind you,...

  4. New Grad Bad Interview Experience...But Maybe I Still Have A Chance?

    NightNerd replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did a great job preparing, and they came in with some very tough questions to answer, especially as a new grad. (Not to mention the stage fright that probably came with being one...

  5. Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    NightNerd replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Yet some hospitals in my area have also taken to requiring nurses to download apps onto their personal phones in order to page providers. I hope this doesn't become a trend, but it's happening, and I...

  6. Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    NightNerd replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Sort of a sidebar, but I definitely agree that it's not okay to be using your phone while physically in with a patient. One of my biggest pet peeves is when Bluetooth is used for this purpose. I used...

  7. Do you have a charge nurses who are afraid of that one RN

    NightNerd replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I have been afraid of that one RN as a newbie charge nurse. Now I certainly don't enjoy dealing with them, but I'm learning to stand my ground with any assignment I make. I tell myself, I made it...

  8. Driving 1.5 hrs (one way) to work. Good idea?

    NightNerd replied to NewRN_SW's topic in General Nursing

    Did that for a five day a week job and it was wretched. It ended up being a poor fit anyway, but that commute on top of it made it absolutely unbearable and I lasted five months. For me, definitely...

  9. Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    NightNerd replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY. This is such a non-issue, and I don't think it at all cheapens our profession to have people who genuinely love their work posting a scrubs selfie here and there or writing a post about...

  10. What is the difference between a Frontliner and an Essential worker?

    NightNerd replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    You sound upset about this. Genuinely not trying to be snarky,

  11. Shift routine and time management

    NightNerd replied to Newnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    It will allow it up to an hour and a half early, so it doesn't always work out perfectly. Just had this problem today, glaring at the computer clock at 12:27, wondering what the BFD is about three...

  12. Shift routine and time management

    NightNerd replied to Newnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside report with safety check, double check any drips running (e.g., heparin) for the right rate. GIve 0730 insulin for anyone who needs it. Do a quick run through the chart, note what...

  13. Is it wrong to stay in med-surg?

    NightNerd replied to Reds5588's topic in General Nursing

    Go ahead and rock med-surg if that's where your heart is! I wouldn't say it was love at first sight for me, but there's a lot to like about med-surg - the variety, getting to see patients get better,...

  14. Tired of working ‘extra’...me too.

    NightNerd replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Man, that sucks; I'm sorry that's your situation! That is definitely not reasonable, especially as a regular occurrence. I personally don't leave late unless it took a while to give report or I...

  15. Is Nursing really for me?

    NightNerd replied to Newbie101's topic in General Nursing

    I would hold off on school until you have some time to clarify what you really want out of your nursing career. The fact that you love your current job and can identify some positive things about your...

  16. How are the families of COVID nurses experiencing the pandemic?

    NightNerd replied to Unsung Hero Story's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just found this thread, and I had to laugh. My boyfriend has been so patient with me and very supportive (I haven't been in a great mood since this whole thing began, LOL), BUT if it wasn't for me...

  17. What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

    NightNerd replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    Are you clocking in? If not, I'd wear whatever I

  18. In theory, do nurses know enough medical knowledge to give advice?

    NightNerd replied to BDC's topic in General Nursing

    This is such an earnest question and I love that you're so eager to educate and help! First, while education is a part of our practice as nurses, we can't forget that our family and friends are...

  19. New Grad Needs Advice! ED or M/S?

    NightNerd replied to Candykens's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the med-surg job. That is quite a pay difference, and as someone who started in a specialty area and then did med-surg later, I feel like the med-surg foundation is pretty great as a...

  20. Quit While in Orientation (New grad)

    NightNerd replied to SillyFever's topic in General Nursing

    Tell me more about the not great orientation experience. Why wasn't it great, and how brutally honest were you with the manager about it? Sometimes you genuinely don't have a great picture of how a...

  21. Should I mention this in an interview?

    NightNerd replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    This. I usually phrase it as, "I'm interested in pursuing further education in (area) down the line, but my focus at this time is to advance my nursing skills and knowledge, and eventually take on...

  22. Needle Stick injury

    NightNerd replied to Diadai2021's topic in General Nursing

    I have had way too many needlesticks. My first was awful: de-accessing a port from a deceased patient after aged been gone for a few hours (family was VERY bereaved and wouldn't let anyone into the...

  23. Med-Surg IV Meds

    NightNerd replied to Gyh's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the above, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, etc. are some that I've come across recently. Like Hoshio said, it's hard to anticipate all the possible IV meds you may push. Know your...

  24. (For the truly bored) Water beds vs. pressure ulcers: A thing or nah?

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    So my boyfriend and I have been having a fun-filled debate since we met about whether water beds could help prevent pressure ulcers. (Long story, but we discuss this every now and again for kicks and...

  25. My eating/drinking is bad on work days

    NightNerd replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, I would not be able to handle my shifts without eating and drinking...I get soooooo hangry! LOL, in my hospital we have a hydration station on each unit, which basically just means we all have...