NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Nursing specialities

    NightNerd replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in General Nursing

    I mean...you just kinda try stuff and see what you like. Sometimes you don't get a ton of choices as a new grad, but you take a job, see what you like about it, and the next one is hopefully one that...

  2. In over my head?

    NightNerd replied to khinlicky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please don't let this hateful comment get to you or dissuade you from what you're doing. You're in school and learning, and being a part of this program is only going to prepare you even more. It...

  3. Will hospitals look down on a new grad nurse who went straight into psych?

    NightNerd replied to Ryolie's topic in General Nursing

    I think, depending on the ER, psych experience might make you more competitive. I was talking to the manager of an ER at a job fair, and he was specifically looking for nurses with psych experience,...

  4. New nurse: I get no respect

    NightNerd replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    I feel like, even though maybe it's not the time to have a come-to-Jesus talk about the attitude, you can still practice being assertive. With your preceptor's blessing, I would address the techs when...

  5. Getting out on time

    NightNerd replied to Shagce1's topic in General Nursing

    I just started working at a place where we do a huddle and then bedside report. Our unit is a lot smaller, but I can honestly say that getting out on time or early has not been am issue that I've seen...

  6. Are there any Psych/Medical Units?

    NightNerd replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I work in med psych. Just started last month. It seems to be good for patients who are sent to us appropriately. It's almost never

  7. Negativity

    NightNerd replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I read something recently that said the first thought you have is what you've been conditioned to think, while your second thought is what you yourself find to be true. (I'm looking at you for that...

  8. losing hope...

    NightNerd replied to sparkeepoo's topic in General Nursing

    Just to be safe, I would go to your school's career services office and see if they can offer any suggestions about your resume. A second set of eyes never hurts. They can also do a practice interview...

  9. Your decision to pursue nursing?

    NightNerd replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say that there was one specific moment. I have always wanted a job that would somehow vaguely "help people." I majored in English and Psych, thinking I would go on to get my Masters and become...

  10. If you could pick up and go..

    NightNerd replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Alaska would be cool, or I've always wanted to live in Maine. I would also try Washington state. I'm not necessarily thinking about work opportunities so much as whee I'd like to be during my off...

  11. New nurse, any advice?

    NightNerd replied to gwright's topic in General Nursing

    Stick it out! Starting any new job, especially this kind, is so anxiety provoking, but it will get much easier. In the meantime, just remember that your days off are sacred and nothing, not even your...

  12. Feeling like you're complicit in the addiction problem...

    NightNerd replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the camp of, "They have to want it." We can certainly educate and encourage our patients, but anything further than that is going to be met with a buttload of resistance (that's a precise...

  13. How do you not feel like an imposter?

    NightNerd replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If my patients are alive and well and I still have my license at the end of the shift, that's what matters most to me. If I get things done quickly and easily, even better, but that's a bonus. If that...

  14. Anything I can do with nursing and history degrees?

    NightNerd replied to Weirdo's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, what do you even like about nursing? It doesn't seem like yot care for it at all from your posts. You may be much happier going after more history education and dropping this. Not that...

  15. Always being told to "ask questions"

    NightNerd replied to kater_92's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of Sour Lemon's approach. I also think it matters how you ask. Don't just request a compete play-by-play of what you should do. Say what you know and what you think you should do,...

  16. Tell me about nursing, and what you are expected to know/do

    NightNerd replied to hopefullblue's topic in General Nursing

    -Average day: I work nights in med-psych; just stated actually. I'm sure others will agree that no work day looks exactly the same, but there are some tasks and routines that tend to show up quite...

  17. Breakroom Potluck Tips

    NightNerd replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, under those conditions, it's hard to diversify a potluck. I would prioritize cleaning out the fridge and making sure people are getting rid of the old stuff on the regular. That way at least...

  18. What sort of physical labour do nurses do?

    NightNerd replied to kater_92's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance! Nursing is very physical. Lotsa walking, lifting patients, moving equipment, repetitive motion, etc. Lifts, good body mechanics, teamwork, and strength training are...

  19. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    NightNerd replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually don't mind being an introverted nurse. I find it interferes more with my relationships with my colleagues than my patients. I've had coworkers be extremely confused as to why I document...

  20. How do you deal with a toxic workplace?

    NightNerd replied to LPN9200's topic in General Nursing

    Get out of there and let it sink. Glad you are looking ahead to new opportunities. In the meantime, do your job and stay away from the drama. It's a shame that your first place of work has been such a...

  21. I love a nurse

    NightNerd replied to johnsbro's topic in Emergency

    If she wants to vent, let her vent for a bit. If she doesn't want to talk, leave room for that also. Sometimes, I just don't want to relive it. I know for me, backrubs from my partner are everything...

  22. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

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

    I would also recommend that when she does something specific that throws you off, such as taking your papers from you or belittling you, you need to call her out on it! Be kind and be appropriate, but...

  23. How do you cope when patients are not getting better

    NightNerd replied to GE90's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, add English to my post above. I think you get the idea, but holy smokes, those are some crazy

  24. How do you cope when patients are not getting better

    NightNerd replied to GE90's topic in General Nursing

    I will echo what others above have said, but I also think you should consider that maybe talking about your emotions could be a good skill to learn at this point. Yes, it is VITAL to turn it off at...

  25. Assault against nurses

    NightNerd replied to nikkole318's topic in General Nursing

    While I competely agree that alcoholism and addiction are, at least to some extent, an illness that is difficult for many patients to manage, isn't part of recovery to accept responsibility for what...