NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. What are the things that make you want to leave nursing?

    NightNerd replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in General Nursing

    The ever increasing nurse to patient ratios. I had a med-surg job in 2021-22 where the norm was 6:1, frequently one or no techs for the 28-bed unit, and I hit a wall. I was no longer able to give the...

  2. Nurses who have been practicing 2+ years... Do you think you could pass the NCLEX?

    NightNerd replied to GammaReyMysterio's topic in General Nursing

    I think I could - but I'd also probably get plenty of questions "wrong" because NCLEX scenarios are so very different from the real

  3. How much is too much?

    NightNerd replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    Don't quit. Unless there is something scary wrong with the job, don't quit. I can sympathize with the difficulties of adjusting to a new job, but you have to give yourself time to acclimate. If you...

  4. Does being addressed as "Nurse" annoy anyone?

    NightNerd replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason I don't like being called "Nurse" is that it means I'm at work and haven't become independently wealthy yet. Otherwise, as others have said, it's among the nicer things my patients...

  5. Are we not talking about the largest nursing strike in US history happening right now?

    NightNerd replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    To the first bold - that is extremely dependent on where you work. My benefits are not good at all, and still I am lucky to have them over some that I have heard others describe on this website. My...

  6. How can a nurse sustain a healthy and happy relationship?

    NightNerd replied to nicenurse819's topic in General Nursing

    How many days off do you get during the week (I'm assuming four if it's still 12s)? Do you feel you have more energy on those days? If so, would making specific plans for quality time on those days be...

  7. How much I pick up affects my yearly evaluation?

    NightNerd replied to Loly23's topic in General Nursing

    It's messed up that she would even think that's an acceptable thing to include in your review. If you're fulfilling your required hours, boom, that should be it for meeting expectations. Anything else...

  8. Home hospice CM questions

    NightNerd posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Heyyyy all, I've got a second interview with a home hospice agency that I'm kind of jazzed about. Since I've only worked inpatient so far in my career, I have questions: 1) What is a reasonable...

  9. Which is the best job offer for New Grad?

    NightNerd replied to Ana Viktoriya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I regret the three year sign-on bonus I took every day. If you take that contract, you are already going to get far less than that $20,000 due to taxes. The interest thing is fishy as hell. And...

  10. Questions to ask in an interview for non-bedside position

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got a call back to interview for a nurse coordinator position, which will coordinate treatments for outpatients with endovascular infections. It sounds like it's in a newer department within this...

  11. Questions to ask in an interview for non-bedside position

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    @TryingtoThriveRN my non-bedside job before was in research nursing in a government setting. I think I wasn't prepared for something that much slower paced and calm, if you can believe it, and was...

  12. Bedside Report

    NightNerd replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    You are not the only one annoyed by this. My facility is also cracking down on this and it's making me bananas. Bedside report on 6 patients takes a helluva long time, and I'm finding that when I come...

  13. Home hospice CM questions

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    @dosamigos76 thanks, I didn't think about admissions at first, I'm sure that can be time consuming! @CrochetNurse154 thank you for all of the great details! That is a lot of good stuff to know...

  14. ETOHer...(and other slang)

    NightNerd replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Had a coworker get spoken to for using the term "died" (in hospice care! Not even to parents or family - to other staff members). He said he might as well start saying they crossed over with John...

  15. No CNAs

    NightNerd replied to PureNurse's topic in General Nursing

    We are getting to this point in my hospital with 1:6 ratios for nurses and sometimes just one tech for the floor. I don't blame our techs for moving on one bit, as they are not well compensated for...

  16. My Coworkers are Driving Me Nuts

    NightNerd replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Letting the IV pumps beep... and beep... and beep... Not only is it annoying to the patient *and* me, it means they're not getting what they're supposed to be getting! I'll go and fix the pumps when I...

  17. What shoes do y’all love?

    NightNerd replied to Rhys654's topic in General Nursing

    These Skechers have been everything to me since I started med-surg: https://www.skechers.com/technologies/collections/womens/work-relaxed-fit-comfort-flex-sr---hc-pro-sr/77217_BKMT.html Not for...

  18. There's A Bright Side To Night Shift

    NightNerd replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who lives to sleep in (not just love it but actually live for it!), I assert that night shift is a perfect situation. More money, less busy work (not that we're not busy, but when we are...

  19. Hanging Out with Coworkers Outside of Work

    NightNerd replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, the unit I've worked on where I was by far the most invested and happiest was one where I *did* socialize with coworkers, including our manager and my shift's supervisor. It was mostly...

  20. Share your Nurses Week "gifts"

    NightNerd replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I got scissors, a flashlight, and a pen. All things I already had in versions I prefer, but it's always good to have backups. Tons of candy at the nurse's station. They did feed us all kinds of food...

  21. What is something you never thought you'd have to say to a coworker?

    NightNerd replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Dang, and here I am with my two little extra strength Tylenols and a multivitamin like, "Nope...need another sip...maybe I should try applesauce?"

  22. What is one of your qualities as a nurse that is both a strength and a weakness?

    NightNerd replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I am diplomatic and typically able to sympathize with others' viewpoints, even if not necessarily able to agree with them. It's extremely helpful in communicating with patients and their families; it...

  23. Telling My Manager I Would Like To Transfer

    NightNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, looking for advice/wording suggestions on telling my manager I would like to transfer internally - to a non-bedside position, if that matters. I'll have been here for six months next...

  24. I Want Decent Health Benefits! Is That Too Much to Ask?

    NightNerd replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is out of control! Wish I could say something helpful or constructive, but I got nothin. Definitely furious for you, though.

  25. What is something you wish patients, families and/or your coworkers knew about you?

    NightNerd replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I want my patients to know as little as possible about me, but so much more about nursing and the hospital environment in general. For example, no, some of these labs can't wait until tomorrow, or...