NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Debating between two jobs

    NightNerd replied to crystalpan's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for #1. It does sound like an absolute headache to move again so soon, but ultimately worth it to get a job that offers support and a residency program. A job that would regularly stick...

  2. New-ish nurse dilemma

    NightNerd replied to jenjen4218's topic in General Nursing

    Prolly go for the floor and schedule you want, unless the "crappy" hospital is known that way because it figuratively craps all over the nurses. If it's just not as renowned, that to me isn't as...

  3. I look 15 when I'm 22 and I'm about to start my job as a nurse!

    NightNerd replied to Zurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can so sympathize with you. In my experience it hasn't been helpful to tell my age, as it can feel like you're getting drawn into argument about whether you're qualified to be a nurse. That said, it...

  4. Rejected by Patient

    NightNerd replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I always let my patients know in advance, usually at hs meds, that I will be rounding on them periodically, if I'll need to take vitals or do additional assessments at any point, etc. I ask if I can...

  5. Guys, I'm an unintentional job hopper.

    NightNerd replied to Tink87's topic in General Nursing

    @Tink87 honestly, same, lol. In five years I've technically had four jobs (but I don't count the first one because they didn't pay me, which I think is a fine reason to leave a job), and the one I...

  6. Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    NightNerd replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I can agree with a lot of what you're saying. I'm not saying that it was a good idea to include his own likeness, especially not in a photo with the hospital logo, in his efforts to cope using humor....

  7. Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    NightNerd replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Mmmmm...Knowing the nature of the post now, I kind of see it both ways. Still think firing him was too much, though glad to hear he's working again. I get why that's not an image and quotation the...

  8. Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    NightNerd replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    So based on this summary, it sounds like the patient wasn't identifiable, right? So I guess I don't understand the big deal about the photo at all? I have no social media now and can't foresee a day...

  9. Seeking advice for possible position change

    NightNerd replied to TokenMurse's topic in General Nursing

    Holy smokes! I'm sorry this has been your experience for so long. It sounds like you are a great asset to your unit and want to do the right thing; it's a shame management will not step up to the...

  10. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    NightNerd replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    I have met at least two nurses who didn't know the difference between types one and two diabetes. One of those nurses and I were chatting one day while I was eating my dinner, spaghetti, and for some...

  11. I'm a nurse, and believe it or not, I want to be a tech/assistant

    NightNerd replied to Uhs_769's topic in General Nursing

    I totally get this. I really enjoyed my job as a hospice aide pre-nursing school. There is something very fulfilling about leaving your patient clean and comfortable at the end of your shift. Like...

  12. Thoughts on rotating shifts

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering since I've never worked rotating shifts before. Does anyone actually choose them? How awful is it for your physical and mental state? What practices, if any, make rotating doable versus...

  13. Spouse of nurse

    NightNerd replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    No, you are not being realistic. If you're both working full time, you are working equal hours and contributing equally to your earnings. The dollar amount on the paycheck doesn't necessarily reflect...

  14. How to adjust to new job?? Struggling...

    NightNerd replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I am utterly useless at adjusting to new situations, so not really any advice here, lol, but I just wanted to say that I'm sorry you're feeling so out of place! It sounds like you have a...

  15. New job purgatory; please talk sense to me

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm having some buyer's remorse over my new job and just need y'all to remind me to use my brain right now. I posted a few months ago regarding two jobs I was considering. Well, I took one, and after...

  16. New job purgatory; please talk sense to me

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    @RNNPICU those are good points. I have been seeking feedback and direction outside of these meetings, and they straight-up told me from the beginning that their training program is a work in progress,...

  17. New job purgatory; please talk sense to me

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm getting a lot of homework time in too, but that feels weird! How much of your job is actually doing stuff *for work*? Do you hace enough to do to fill your day, or is there a ton of...

  18. Is nursing your passion?

    NightNerd replied to coffeecup's topic in Nursing Career

    It's something between a passion and a paycheck for me. This is one of those jobs where it helps to believe in what you're doing, but it is certainly not a calling for me. I got into this because it...

  19. Which job would you take?

    NightNerd replied to unbalanced's topic in General Nursing

    Prolly job #2 solely for practicality's sake, unless you're super jazzed about job #1. Is there one that you're more drawn to than the

  20. New job purgatory; please talk sense to me

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I don't think the old job is an option. I loved a lot about it and had good relationships with most of my coworkers and my manager; however, I was burnt out of the patient population and was...

  21. Very First Nursing Job

    NightNerd replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on getting your first nursing job!!!!! When I got my first nursing job, a dear former coworker gave me three symbolic little gifts. The first gift represented my first day of work,...

  22. I quit during orientation.

    NightNerd replied to Bettyloublu14's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this, but honestly, this sounds like the typical new grad experience, at least without a few more details. What came of your meetings with your manager and preceptor? What specifically...

  23. Nurses on anti-depressants

    NightNerd replied to heartnurse14's topic in General Nursing

    You ain't NEVER lie. OP, ultimately, you have to take care of you. If you and your physician decide that an anti-depressant would be helpful, then that's that. I doubt that such a measure could be...

  24. Useless Shift Report Information

    NightNerd replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Tell why they're here, any major issues on the shift, how they take their meds, and if they can walk and are continent. And I guess if they have some major psychosocial stuff happening (e.g., actively...

  25. Do I share my medical history as part of my story to become a nurse?

    NightNerd replied to LeviY's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure they can't legally discriminate against you based on medical history. This really depends on your comfort; I know I would not want to share a ton of personal information in an...