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1. When a patient tells you they're going to die soon---believe them.
2. There is no limit to human ingenuity. Especially when it comes to patients who can squiggle out of 4-points in a flash and hurl a telemetry unit at your head.
3. Never panic. It doesn't do a bit of good, and it scares the patient.
1. Team work makes the dream work. 2. If you didn't document it it didn't happen. 3. You have to have a strong bladder to be a nurse. 4. A smile can make someone's day. B. 5. You will be lucky if you go to lunch on time.
2. Remain flexible, especially when you squat, slip, and accidentally rip your crotch.
3. Always have a handy extra pair of scrubs!
4. Trust your instincts and your knowledge when it comes to your patient's condition (even if your preceptor and other experienced nurses challenge your opinion because you've only been a nurse for a few months). Stick to your guns, you could actually be right. It could save your patient's life.
5. Best way to avoid acute kidney injury is a 1:1 water challenge with your patients. Get yourself a water when your patient asks for one, chug in the room with patient to see who drinks the most the fastest, repeat. On to the next one. (Warning, nursing judgement required. Appropriate patients only)!
2. I learned to always show good faith in what you do
3. I learned that everyone may not like you but respect goes a long way.
4. I learned you must be a team player because you never know when you may need someone to assist or relieve you when a situation arises on your floor/unit.
5. Always give your patient the benefit of doubt and listen to understand your patient's needs it can prevent a lot of mishaps.
JthomasLPN
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1. nurses have a very large bladder
2. we don't have 9-5 jobs
3. Be nice to your patient, someday it may be you in the bed instead
4. always ask for assistance! you're not a superhero
5. If you don't know the answer, go look it up