NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Pts who insult you?

    NightNerd replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless of what you do, he could choose to act juvenile anyway - but he will definitely keep it up if he sees it gets to you. Just do your job and leave! You don't need to bond with every patient...

  2. Verbally Abusing a Nurse

    NightNerd replied to Hk30's topic in General Nursing

    When it's a one-time deal of someone completely losing their cool and going off verbally, a lot of the strategies above are generally all you need. At my hospital, when it's clear that the patient is...

  3. Would you call in sick?

    NightNerd replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call out for sure. If you are concerned for your safety on the road and ability to care for patients, that is plenty of reason. Good luck on your interview next week! I hope you find something that...

  4. Thankfulness - What's Yours?

    NightNerd replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thankful for... -My job and the incredible coworkers that came with it. It is a privilege to care for patients alongside them, especially since we are always looking out for each other too. -Even...

  5. Nursing student reaching out to the OG's

    NightNerd replied to chichimel's topic in General Nursing

    I think the first thing to do is stop stressing about what other people are doing and how they feel about themselves. You don't necessarily see everything they are struggling with, and frankly it has...

  6. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    NightNerd replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    I like this career for the coworkers, the stories, the crazy stuff you do and learn, and the lifestyle I can live because of it (e.g., four days off per week, great salary, etc.). It is not the warm...

  7. new night shift nurse always tired on days off

    NightNerd replied to ddrn97's topic in General Nursing

    I find it easiest to stick to my nights schedule on days off. Whereas between shifts I might sleep 0900 to 1600 or something, on days off I'm do 0400 to 1200 or around there. Any possibility of doing...

  8. Night Shift & Eating

    NightNerd replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, probably good to eat at least a couple meals a day - that's how my eating schedule fell naturally when I started working nights. I am not always the best about eating healthfully, but some...

  9. need advice: new RN with doubts

    NightNerd replied to newRN02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, I hear what you're saying. The transition to being an RN, especially on nights if you've never worked them before, is hard. I promise that, while you will still sometimes encounter those godawful,...

  10. Nasty/aggressive patients

    NightNerd replied to Kugrad2018's topic in General Nursing

    There are some patients with whom killing with kindness works, and some with whom it decidedly doesn't. It's never okay for us to be mean as nurses, but some people simply require a firmer approach....

  11. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    NightNerd replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm reading this right, your BBQ was planned before an unexpected change in your employment, right? I wouldn't find this weird, especially if you had a great working relationship with everyone and...

  12. Recommendations for all online RN-BSN

    NightNerd replied to Aliens05's topic in School, College Programs

    Stevenson University. Great online program, I found it very easy to incorporate into my life, even working full-time

  13. Nurses Eat Their Young

    NightNerd replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I remember one time in five years where I thought, "Wow, she is really going after that one new nurse." The rest of us did our best to be supportive, but the object of the bullying had a poor attitude...

  14. I don't like my unit, what should I do?

    NightNerd replied to HKRN18's topic in Nursing Career

    I would try to stick it out for the first great and then move on. From the sound of it, it's kind of blah, a little stressful, not really your thing, still lots to learn. That is basically every first...

  15. withholding medications ethical dilemma

    NightNerd replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could like this twice. While VS while sleeping do need to be considered when giving these meds, that is not the only factor, especially when DTs is a risk for the patient. Supportive care and...

  16. Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    NightNerd replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Weird. You mean I could have been getting all up in arms about this my whole career and haven't?! We do this all the time at my job. No one cares. If you didn't START an antibiotic that was due at...

  17. Swastikas & Nursing | Refusing care based upon moral objection?

    NightNerd replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the camp that would not refuse care but would set some firm behavioural limits. There's not much that can be done about things like tattoos while the patient is in hospital, but people can...

  18. I can't do it all (mom rant)

    NightNerd replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    It's encouraging that at least your husband does try. It sounds like you have different priorities for your son's education and need to discuss this more. Talk specifically about what you will both...

  19. When did being pregnant become a disability?

    NightNerd replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    Never

  20. How do you work your three days/nights ?

    NightNerd replied to Hershell's topic in General Nursing

    I personally hate doing three in a row, but I think I'm in the minority. There are very few patient assignments I could handle for that many shifts without a break. It is nice to get longer stretches...

  21. Can I call out sick?

    NightNerd replied to merryberry203's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, if your doctor says you need to chill at home for a few shifts, call out. The opinion of a few people is not worth it, and I sincerely doubt this will be a career-ending situation. Get well,...

  22. How to gain respect

    NightNerd replied to Dreamer308's topic in General Nursing

    What kinds of things are we taking about specifically? Is it stuff that is fairly innocuous, or things that are more about patients' safety, comfort, and dignity? An example would be helpful if you...

  23. Fired for taking vacation

    NightNerd replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Love your interview answer, that is pure truth. Also, I would love to hear more about your job if you feel like sharing! I have felt very moved over the past few years to become involved in foster...

  24. I don't think i can be around this co-worker anymore.

    NightNerd replied to fulitarn's topic in General Nursing

    Uggghhhh, what is it with certain coworkers and their insistence on giving backrubs to everyone?! I have a coworker who does this often, and several of us have agreed we find it intrusive and...

  25. How long did it take you to find out your dream specialty?

    NightNerd replied to hp131071's topic in General Nursing

    Based on personal experience and the number of posts similar to yours, I feel like it's unproductive to ask, "When will I find 'the one?'" You tried it and liked it for a period of time; now you're...