Nurseladyjester

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1. Got hired straight into MICU after graduation..need advice!

   Nurseladyjester replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU

   I also was hired straight into a MICU/SICU in the hospital I had been working in for 6 years. I have been there for 5 years now. I can tell you from experience that it does get better! You will become more comfortable and confident in your skills. Yo...

2. When Nurses Cry

   Nurseladyjester replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality

   I lost a patient on Friday that I had worked very hard to save, she was young, and I feel like I didn't have the support I needed to properly care for her. I could clearly see that she was heading in the wrong direction and we (charge RN and myself) ...

3. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

   Nurseladyjester replied to imintrouble's topic in Relations

   I think I would have to go with "Don't ask, Don't tell" also. I know that it would be difficult to care for him, but my essential job as a nurse is to provide safe medical care for every patient, every time. I care for inmates all the time in our loc...