NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    NightNerd replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school, my first big splurge was going to be detailing my car. It's been two years and the car hasn't been touched. I found that "extra" money looking too pretty in my bank...

  2. The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    NightNerd replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had one guy fire me for, of all things, taking the time to get a medication ordered that his mom wanted. (He felt I was wasting time by "waking up a doctor instead of giving her two pills.") He...

  3. No more rudeness!

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

    OP, to be perfectly blunt, people are jerks and bullies everywhere. Not only other nurses, but some doctors and, often, our patients. My experience has been that most people are kind and good natured,...

  4. Soon to be nurse considering leaving

    NightNerd replied to Emmers4's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing what you don't know is a huge asset in nursing; the humility keeps you safe! I can tell just from the way you write that you are thorough and intelligent, so I'm sure you will be great. :)...

  5. I think I have the night shift blues...

    NightNerd replied to Swissmiss7's topic in General Nursing

    Aw! Night shift is wonderful, but it definitely can change your life in negative ways as well as positive ones. It can certainly have a very weird effect on your social life, which is hard to...

  6. Frustrated and Unsure

    NightNerd replied to ajlamb's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you are experiencing is very normal. Being a nursing student and then a nurse is a big responsibility! A little bit of fear is healthy because it keeps us cautious; clinicals and...

  7. 12 hour shift husband and baby, what works best

    NightNerd replied to adra's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody is different. I have net exactly one night shift nurse who routinely gets only 1-2 hours of sleep before her first night shift. Everyone else I know needs to sleep at least 3-4 hours. You...

  8. Half introvert, half extrovert...Will it work??

    NightNerd replied to greenfirelady's topic in General Nursing

    Both personalities do well in nursing. Just takes balance. I am a solid introvert, and I've found that being calm and quiet, especially with anxious patients and families, is a huge asset. It helps...

  9. Thank you gift for a clinical site

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I just completed a portion of my SAFE clinicals with a local GYN office. The NP I worked with was wonderful, very patient and encouraging of my pursuits and clinical experiences. I was going...

  10. How does working as an R.N. beforehand help in being a nurse practitioner?

    NightNerd replied to sarahnp2b103's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    RN experience will be IMPERATIVE to your career as an NP! Being a nurse, while it certainly does involve getting your hands dirty with tasks yot seem to feel you're above, is about so much assessment...

  11. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    NightNerd replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    If I was a patient whose commentary had been used to fuel this boot camp, I would be livid. Maybe it's a bit of misguided idealism on my part, but I sincerely hope that most people would not wish...

  12. 2016 Salary thread

    NightNerd replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    MD Just got a job in med-psych. $28.24/hour with $4.18/hour night shift differential. My one bedroom apartment is $1200-ish with Smythe $150-ish for

  13. How was nursing school?

    NightNerd replied to Ruth V.'s topic in General Nursing

    Hope that

  14. How was nursing school?

    NightNerd replied to Ruth V.'s topic in General Nursing

    Mine wasn't as bad as they say. Your mileage may vary. Why do you

  15. Working 12 hour shifts- Good or bad?

    NightNerd replied to vanh0923's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dang, zombie

  16. Working 12 hour shifts- Good or bad?

    NightNerd replied to vanh0923's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone has said, it depends entirely on you and what you can handle. I love to cluster my work, so I like 12s because I get to know and stick with my patients all day which is good for all of...

  17. Newbie Nurse Starting Nights, suggestions please!

    NightNerd replied to Geus412's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like there will certainly be a gap if you do work on weekdays. Any chance there is a responsible high school or college student in the neighborhood? I used to help a family who had...

  18. Finding my place

    NightNerd replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in General Nursing

    ICU or shock trauma, maybe? And it sounds like there is a strong career in management or research for you in the

  19. New nurse, home health, stressed/depressed

    NightNerd replied to linnie94's topic in General Nursing

    You may be surprised what one year of experience can do for you. Stick it out as long as you can (sounds like it stinks! I don't blame you for wanting out), and keep your eyes open for new...

  20. Finding my place

    NightNerd replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in General Nursing

    Think about what you like from your past jobs and experiences. Was it teaching patients and families, or precepting new employees? Was it all about the hands-on care? Implementing positive changes on...

  21. Doubts

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

    I feel like you wouldn't be human if you didn't somehow have that mental pause in situations like this. This means NOTHING about how you will do as an ED nurse! Nursing school, and orientation at your...

  22. What annoys you most in your daily tasks?

    NightNerd replied to mangi's topic in General Nursing

    People. I do love my patients and do everything I can for them, but sometimes their families, their doctors, and everyone else just get in the way! MOVE OVER AND LET ME HELP

  23. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    NightNerd replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not entirely sure what this means, but it's making me giggle uncontrollably for some reason! (I swear I'm not a

  24. Help with some creative ideas, please!

    NightNerd replied to NurseMegIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    Jello shots in syringes? Please no poop cake, there is a line, lol. Not everything needs to be themed. You just ate, breathed, and slept nursing all through school! Enjoy your party!

  25. The Bad Shift

    NightNerd replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    Aw! Our unit has been going through something similar. I'm sorry you're stuck in that awful cycle. Make sure you schedule regular time off so you have that to look forward to every so often. Give...