I had an older (60s) patient with a lot of generalized edema (from co-morbidities). He was getting 125 ml per hour IV fluid all my shift, into a Left midarm IV that had just hit the 70 - hour - since - insertion mark. The IV cath was 20 gauge (1 in...
CapricaNurse replied to nowdistracted's topic in NCLEX
I've heard that the NCLEX is almost designed to leave you feeling horrible. That's not its intent, but it does seem like its a result of the test's structure. I don't think we are supposed to talk about the test's structure, but the prep material put...
Ever wonder how much richer the world would be if more people kept to the motto "Live till you die"? All too often we are the ones to ground ourselves and clip our wings, not realizing that there is a wealth of wonderful experiences awaiting us, just...
It'll pass, as will any other symptoms of being new. The suggestion to down the caffeine (if you can do that and still keep your eyes at least partially open, assuming you drink the stuff) might help. Regular meals to keep up your blood sugar may als...
In some nursing job interviews, I have been asked variations of the question: Of peds, the elderly, and regular med surg patients, what is your favorite group and why? Since I don't have a favorite group, I have trouble with that one. I prefer not to...
CapricaNurse replied to CapricaNurse's topic in Relations
.... I'm not sure that cultural purity and silencing dissent are ideal. If history is any indicator, they are far more toxic than one person's opinion.
Nurses are said to be the most trusted professionals. I've been in nursing a long time, and over that time I've heard many patients and staff express agreement with that evaluation. I've also heard a few nurses disagree strongly. There has been a lo...
If you have done everything you rationally can do about this, I'd say find another place to work. Its not fair that you should have to, but as we all know all too well, the world isn't fair. I'm very sorry this happened to you - and very hopeful that...
CapricaNurse replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing
Thanks for the terrific article. Good stuff. One aspect of the work - criticism equation that gives me the most trouble is adding in /"and what does this person's criticism mean in terms of my job /" ? Its much easier to let things roll off my back...
CapricaNurse replied to Shyred's topic in Geriatric
I think one of the hardest things about nursing is the amount of stuff you have to let "just roll off your back". Seems like everyone thinks they have the right to take out their life frustrations on you. It doesn't matter if you are in the wrong or ...