thenightnurse456

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  1. Why don't you just read the chart?

    Don't make it an "us" versus "them" argument. ED and the floor are both extremely busy and demanding areas. One isn't more important then the
  2. How to handle rude doctor

    It's the surgeon God complex. If you have genuine assessment questions that regard patient care and he yells/intimidates you- escalate it. Fill out a report. Go to your
  3. Newly graduate Irish nurse moving to Australia

    From what Irish nurses have told me, nursing in Australia is much better. Better working conditions, pay, nurse to patient ratios. Plus the
  4. Nurse practitioner

    The role of NP in Australia is different and restricted to that in countries like USA. Which is a shame, considering the massive need for NPs and the evidence that shows quality outcomes when NPs are...
  5. Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

    Slay
  6. Telemetry

    A lot of places don't require you to have ACLS to work on a telemetry floor, however being certified will make you more marketable when managers are reviewing your CV. Good
  7. Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

    "I don't want to disrespect night nurses, but they don't do anything" What kind of post is this? What do you want to be achieved from insulting a large group of
  8. It sounds like it's nightshift you hate, not necessarily PICU. Have you talked to your manager about a possibility of changing to a day shift schedule? OR nursing is a COMPLETELY different type of...
  9. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    1. This patient needed to be in ICU 2. The RT is out of line on everything. 3. A MD needed to review this patient and have a discussion with the family and patient regarding intubation, DNR
  10. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Nursing school and working as a nurse are two very different realities. Maybe try to mend the broken preceptor/new grad relationship. Or talk to your manager regarding what can be done on your behalf...
  11. Code Black

    Greys was never thought to make it past season 1. It was an unexpected super hit. I imagine the writers brought in more ER scenes into the episodes as the show progressed; as they are a lot more...
  12. How much trouble am I in?

    Hmm I think you'll be in trouble, even though I agree with what you did. The only thing I would have done differently were to maybe ask to speak to the charge nurse. But you're emotions and lack of...
  13. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    My "oppressive" government took away my "freedom" by creating strict gun laws back in 1996 following a shooting massacre. There have been no massacres here since. It's just not fair, I have the...
  14. Safe to take new admit at shift change

    It is unsafe, but it's the unfortunate reality of nursing. It's like this
  15. Code Black

    I finally watched the first few episodes of "Code Black". Even though it's unrealistic, I like the high intensity action. I don't understand why the ER is so poorly
  16. Code Black

    Are you sure? I found nurse jackie pretty unrealistic. The most accurate portrayal of nurses on a U.S program was E.R in my
  17. Code Black

    I always laugh when I watch greys anatomy and see attending surgeons take vitals, hang IV meds and ambulate patients. I'm always curious as to why there is never an accurate portrayal of nurses on...
  18. new nurse

    This doesn't seem like that big of a deal. Just explain to your supervisor that you accidentally ticked the box.
  19. Safe telemetry unit?

    *Shudder* reminds me of when I was a floor nurse. It doesn't sound safe at all to me. But maybe it is the
  20. LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    There's nothing wrong with staying an LPN. But a lot people seek career advancement and higher salary through continued
  21. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    Raven didn't say a word, clearly did not think they should be apologising and clearly did not want to be apart of this segment. I'm proud that our profession came together and spoke with one voice...
  22. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    It wasn't even an apology to me. It was a "you guys weren't listening to what we were
  23. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    The View: a show run by women, for women, where we dedicate segments of our show to making fun of and scrutinising
  24. "How are we doing today?"

    Can't stand it. "Sweet pea" "doll" "honey"
  25. Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    I have a friend who is a flight attendant. They are trained in basic life support. They also told me that in a mid flight medical emergency such as a cardiac arrest/seizure they always ask passengers...