NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Don't "rescue" shifts

    NightNerd replied to faith6616's topic in General Nursing

    No guilt here! Our job is to take excellent care of patients; someone else is responsible for staffing. I will pick up an extra shift every so often (once a month at most), but only when it's not...

  2. How does dealing with difficult patient helps you grow as a nurse?

    NightNerd replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question. I suppose it gives you a buttload of patience, and also teaches you to set good boundaries when needed. Communication skills. And yes, how to keep yourself from burning out. I...

  3. Keeping textbooks for reference?

    NightNerd replied to cnsrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I kept my med surg book because it was great, as well as a drug guide, a skills book, and lab test guide. I'm ditching the drug guide now since I have an app and am online resource through work that I...

  4. What makes your job meaningful?

    NightNerd replied to chillinlikeavillain's topic in General Nursing

    For me, the most meaningful part of my job is the opportunity to show kindness and compassion to those who generally don't receive it anywhere else. Many of my patients are the ones whose family and...

  5. How long for a share day?

    NightNerd replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    My share time for the job I have currently was four hours. I think that showing up on time and staying for the entirety is more important than staying extra, as is showing interest in the job and...

  6. "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    NightNerd replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it's more of a jab at the TMI bumper stickers people use than a judgment on honors students who use drugs. As far as whether this is humor, eh, I've heard better jokes. But, I will say...

  7. Cant get any recommendation letters :(

    NightNerd replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you're getting ready to apply to nursing school, right? Maybe go ahead and start volunteering somewhere, because the added reference will help in the future. Then, I would go to...

  8. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    NightNerd replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad my life went the way it did, right down to the timing of nursing school and the jobs I chose. Most days I am content in this work, because I believe it makes a difference and it allows me to...

  9. When did you know?

    NightNerd replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    I am three years in and really have just fallen in "like" with nursing, lol. I chose it because it's one of the only helping professions that pays well - I've always wanted to help people but I'm no...

  10. Scheduled to Work A Holiday Not Assigned

    NightNerd replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, purplegal, your life is going to change for the better so much when you learn to advocate for yourself, let your jobs advocate for themselves, and let your boyfriend advocate for himself. Based...

  11. Advice on comfortable shoes

    NightNerd replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    I like my Nurse Mates; good support and they have some cute styles! I love wearing really good running sneakers at work, that feels the best, but the Nurse Mates are a little more cost

  12. How do you deal with the name calling?

    NightNerd replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    Whomp! I didn't even think about

  13. How do you deal with the name calling?

    NightNerd replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    True! Ooh, I would love a thread about the best names we've been called. My personal favorite was being referred to as a

  14. How do you deal with the name calling?

    NightNerd replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    The reality of psych is that sometimes nothing you do is "good enough" for the patient. Sometimes we need to satisfy ourselves with the fact that we kept our assignment safe and free of harm. It sucks...

  15. Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    NightNerd replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, after thinking about this post a little bit, I think I can see where OP is coming from. Not so much in the lay-in-bed-all-day way, but in the sense of, gosh, I wish someone would take care of...

  16. Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    NightNerd replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I have never envied a single patient of mine for the situation they are in. My patients have historicslly either been on hospice or have pretty heavy psych/substance abuse issues. They have lost more...

  17. Refusing patient or assignment

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you? What were the circumstances? What were the consequences? What, if any, legal or ethical guidelines did you consider when making that

  18. Graduating soon, did nursing kill my relationship?

    NightNerd replied to TraumaICUqueen's topic in General Nursing

    This is an impossible question for anyone other than the two of you to answer. Here ate the questions I would ponder to figure this out: What are the specific issues that have stained you two? For...

  19. Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    NightNerd replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh, good points. The thought that finality prompted me to get out of a terrible relationship (that I was DETERMINED to keep) was, "If I had a daughter, would I be happy to see her with someone...

  20. Hospice patient and vitals

    NightNerd replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in hospice, we took vitals once daily, with any medications that would require it, and per family request. When families asked how often it would occur, I explained that it's less...

  21. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    NightNerd replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    I've worn other people's urine and gastric juices, which isn't my favorite thing. I'd have to say the nastiest thing is when people play in their poop. Had a lady who would smear it on the wall and...

  22. Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    NightNerd replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    The lack of interests and goals, and the fact that he doesn't open up to you or take initiative in planning any time together says enough. Let this relationship be separate from work, because it...

  23. Not sure what path to take.

    NightNerd replied to Nurse2014sk's topic in General Nursing

    All of this. Every word. I cam identify with your post. I've had three jobs in my three years, and this job has by far been the most challenging. I was desperate to get out a few months ago - not just...

  24. Unprofessional to mention you have other patients?

    NightNerd replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's necessary to set those limits. I will always get things done, but waiting is sometimes part of life. I don't mention having other patients per se, but I will say, "Okay, got it. I'm...

  25. I've finally decided to become an RN

    NightNerd replied to medapop's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on the big life choice! Glad to hear you will be shadowing someone. My answers: Favorite part of the job - I just really enjoy my patients and my coworkers. I work on a med-surg/tele unit...