I'm Nocturnal BSN, RN

I'm Nocturnal has 29 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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   Leaving Bedside Nursing

   I'm Nocturnal replied to Deebuzz's topic in Career Support

   It is a shame that as professionals this is the cards we are dealt every day. The hospital system is broken and is not getting any better. Behind all this is the sick patient. We are there for them, not us, not for anyone else. Part of maturity is le...
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   New Nurse "Grocery List"

   I'm Nocturnal replied to ashrose1992's topic in New Nurse

   Here's what I carry on my person: Stethoscope (Littman with my name engraved), white board pen in my left pocket, alcohol wipes and regular pen in my right pocket and I carry a good quality clip board with my patient's info on 2 papers. I have a snap...
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   Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

   I'm Nocturnal replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

   I keep my closed drink in my bag right next to me. I whip it out, take a swig, and back in the bag it goes. I work nights also. Of course I make sure the coast is clear before I grab it!
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   Why are so many nurses against unions?

   I'm Nocturnal replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Union

   I pray that PA passes safe nurse patient ratios. It is unsafe, even in a unionized hospital. My hospital will not agree on safe ratios because they "don't have to". PLEASE LAWMAKERS!!!!
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   Why are so many nurses against unions?

   I'm Nocturnal replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Union

   I can not imagine not having a union. Admins do what they want to do. With a contract it is predictable, methodical and you have power and representation. I will never work for a non-union hospital again.
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   What does TID PRN really mean?

   I'm Nocturnal replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in General Nursing

   A safer prn order specifies how close together the doses can be given for this patient. Really, they should get rid of that kind of order.