NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Squeamishness

    NightNerd replied to Dinatg's topic in General Nursing

    You learn to make it less awkward, for your patient's sake. You explain what's going to happen just before you do it, say why it's important, and help them be as covered and comfortable as possible....

  2. Career help

    NightNerd replied to jmcd84's topic in General Nursing

    What do YOU think you might enjoy? What have you learned about other work environments and patient populations? There are dozens of things you can do as a nurse; start researching and take note of...

  3. How has nursing changed you?

    NightNerd replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I have experienced similar transformations, I think. 1) I am definitely less of a fan of people now. My work has shown me many tender moments, and I have met some lovely people through it; however, we...

  4. Unsure about RN

    NightNerd replied to PotentialNurse17's topic in General Students

    If you are already dreading it, don't enjoy the hospital environment, and know that you don't find this fulfilling, why on earth would you keep going with this? I find what I do to be important and...

  5. Already been told I shouldn't be a nurse (Rant)

    NightNerd replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    Your response was spot-on. You were there to learn, and you did learn - not under the most pleasant circumstances, but some of the things we do as nurses are unpleasant. Good on you for sticking out...

  6. Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    NightNerd replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    Unless your political views are the only thing you find important in life, just discuss other, less controversial subjects. Develop other hobbies and interests, talk about them. Tone down the Facebook...

  7. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    NightNerd replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

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  8. DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    NightNerd replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    My personal belief is that everyone should be required to turn in a completed advance directive to graduate high school. We all need to consider what we want out of life, and that means knowing how we...

  9. Nurses who are on anxiety/depression meds?

    NightNerd replied to Hooven20's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I certainly experienced an exacerbation in my anxiety and depression during my first year in the hospital. I take a daily medication (for which my 150 mg is considered a small dose, by the way) and a...

  10. Family members demanding restraints

    NightNerd replied to Rhonda12's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did a great job! Many of us can be a little too quick to rely on more extreme measures to keep our patients safe, so I commend the efforts you made to keep this man occupied. I feel like I...

  11. I'm loving Community Health nursing

    NightNerd replied to thelittleRNwhocould's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on finding work that fulfills and invigorates you! It's such an important thing to feel that what you do is important, and it sounds like you are a wonderful addition to the...

  12. Brand new nurse already OVERWHELMED and panicking

    NightNerd replied to brandnewRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ahhhh, this is why nursing forums like this are so great. I can understand this; it's hard to explain some if what we see and feel to the uninitiated. Does your hospital have any kind of mentor...

  13. Brand new nurse already OVERWHELMED and panicking

    NightNerd replied to brandnewRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Relax. Breathe in, breathe out. I feel like you are telling yourself a lot of things that are only increasing your anxiety. You say that you usually say the wrong thing, but what real, objective...

  14. Nursing vs. Social Work

    NightNerd replied to amvankirk's topic in General Nursing

    Do what will make you happy. As a bedside nurse, you will not get away from those tasks that you already dislike. Social work is a fine career, and though it won't make you a millionaire, you can...

  15. New Nurse/Forgetting, Mistakes

    NightNerd replied to KCase's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, it sounds like you are doing great! The fact that you recognize these issues that you're having is a big thing in and of itself, and you seem very conscientious and thoughtful. ALL of this...

  16. Verbally Abused

    NightNerd replied to Bubbles72's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot let your patients' words dictate the way you respond to them. Sometimes they provoke anger; sometimes they provoke fear; sometimes they just ruin your shift. After figuring out if there's...

  17. How did you know you were in the right specialty for you?

    NightNerd replied to sergel02's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is something that can change through the different stages of your life, and that there are probably a few different things we can do well and enjoy. For my part, i feel like I'm working a...

  18. Advice please

    NightNerd replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    Chin up! The first year sucks, no matter how you slice it. I'm sorry you are freaking with these stressful things all at once. First, I would ask to meet with your unit manager and possibly the charge...

  19. How do you deal with the conflict in nursing school?

    NightNerd replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Students

    You have such a short amount of time left in the program. Don't let this person distract you from what is important right now! I'm sure you've got plenty to study right now, and also a lot to be...

  20. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    NightNerd replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    All of this, which is why I never answer this question with "writer" or "musician" - I already am those things too! Pretty easy to crank out ideas every night while my patients sleep and during my...

  21. Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems

    NightNerd replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    Mmm. There is a difference between expecting perfect strangers to alter their lives for the sake of your sleep (for real...ear plugs) and asking your significant other to be considerate of your need...

  22. What do you do to relax

    NightNerd replied to marsbar37's topic in General Nursing

    Read, play the piano, go for a walk or run outside, make plans with a friend, paint my nails and watch a movie, snuggle and talk with the boyfriend. Whatever mashes me glad to be alive in that

  23. Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems

    NightNerd replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    What. the what. OMG, that makes me so stabby. It is about what we KNOW that could save someone's LIFE at 0400 while the rest of the world sleeps. And anyone who thinks our patients are all asleep at...

  24. Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems

    NightNerd replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    Awww. That would make me so angry! It is very patient of you to go along with these antics after doing three in a row. I think you should wake him up at 2 AM and be like, "BAE. Let's go to the nearest...

  25. Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

    NightNerd replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I miss it already! I would have loved to pursue this and (after obtaining sufficient bedside experience, of course!) think I probably would have been good at