NurseNightOwl BSN, RN

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   May 1st Start Date WGU

   NurseNightOwl replied to CNRN_Cali's topic in Western Governors

   Congrats everyone!!! I'm starting my 2nd term May 1st and I've been nothing but pleased so far.
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   Happy LTC Nurse

   NurseNightOwl posted a topic in Geriatric

   Just wanted to give a quick anonymous shout-out to the facility where I currently work... I've been there a month now, and I continue to be astounded by how genuine and caring the administration is and how the facility as a whole really backs up its mission statement. I may still be in the honeymoon phase, but I go to work everyday happy to be going to work, because I know all I'm facing is general stress from the residents and their health/cognitive issues, and not all that PLUS a poorly-run company on top of everything else. The difference between my previous jobs and this place is night-and-day. Places like this prove that you can give good care and still turn a profit!! :)
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   Documenting bruising/discoloration

   NurseNightOwl replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Geriatric

   And let me add that I have looked at the examples my coworkers are using, I'm just looking for various perspectives here. Thanks! :)
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   Documenting bruising/discoloration

   NurseNightOwl posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi everyone, just wondering if you could help me out with how you narratively document on bruising/discoloration on your residents, for example if someone is post-fall and you're documenting each shift for three or four days, and you're working those three days in a row, so you're documenting as the discoloration is fading day by day... Hope this makes sense :) replies are much appreciated in advance!
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   Getting your Florida License via Endorsement: A Detailed How-To Guide

   NurseNightOwl replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Florida

   I'm really not sure how all this works for license by exam, I'm sorry If you call the board, they are happy to help, you might just have to wait on hold for a really long time.
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   Getting your Florida License via Endorsement: A Detailed How-To Guide

   NurseNightOwl replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Florida

   Yes. No hard copies are allowed at all. I believe there is the fieldprint service (scanning) in every UPS store location.
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   Getting your Florida License via Endorsement: A Detailed How-To Guide

   NurseNightOwl replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Florida

   Yes!! I just don't know all the steps for that process :)
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   The *EXPERT* Beginner

   NurseNightOwl replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Relations

   My very first unit manager was a person promoting this idea. She hated for me to ask any questions and would often say, "You have the same RN behind your name as I do." Yes but I don't have all your experience!!! (This was LTC). What I finally said to her was that last time I checked, they were paying me the beginner bucks so she would have to start treating me like a beginner. She was actually nice after that! Haha.
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   Getting back into LTC!

   NurseNightOwl posted a topic in Geriatric

   After a short stent in PDN after moving to a new city, I am so happy to say that I'm starting a new LTC job in March. And dayshift was icing on top of the cake! So happy to be getting back to my true nursing love. :)
10. 

    My Poor Legs!

    NurseNightOwl replied to nynursey_'s topic in Uniform/Gear

    This explains so much, THANK YOU!!!!
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    Identification tag

    NurseNightOwl replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    I started with my company in November, still waiting for my ID to come in the mail...
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    What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    NurseNightOwl replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    1. My extremely supportive boyfriend (we live together). 2. My very supportive mom (also a nurse). 3. My dogs. :)
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    Stop it!

    NurseNightOwl replied to RNGriffin's topic in Relations

    😱😱😱😱😱
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    VENT: other nurses doing things "above and beyond"

    NurseNightOwl replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Private Duty

    That's a great point, thank you!
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    Nursing students on medication

    NurseNightOwl replied to kjnsweets's topic in Safety

    Exactly. Also, a lot of people are prescribed this medication. Nursing school is stressful, especially with other responsibilities like working or families (or both), and it's possible they're just "drugged up" on caffeine or Red Bull. In a perfect world no one would work without being 100% rested, but that just doesn't happen, in or out of school.
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    Need some encouragement

    NurseNightOwl replied to AMRN1013's topic in New Nurse

    It took me several weeks before I didn't cry on the way home from my first job. You will eventually get more comfortable, and don't let the jerks get you down!