Just another day right? NOT!

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Specializes in Infusion, Med/Surg/Tele, Outpatient.

So our usually calm, quiet, and sedate M/S unit is a good place to work. Only real issues tend to be over-narcotic or drug reaction or a fall. Today: Afib RVR/Febrile pre-op/new onset AMS; bedside thoracentesis; accidental chest tube removal; air embolism; and a crumping as we speak....5 different patients all within 45 minutes. wow. I am still trying to debrief. everyone made it though. Still not quite sure how....but we did it! Hooray for med-surg!

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there are med surg floors where this isn't a daily occurance!?!?! semi jk!

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Sounds like a typical day for me...except I work on SNF unit...with 8-9 patients.

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Specializes in Oncology.

So you have a patient actively "crumping" and you're on allnurses?!?! :woot: Hope your shift gets better!

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Specializes in LTC, Family Practice, Meg/Surg.
Sounds like a typical day for me...except I work on SNF unit...with 8-9 patients.

Does SNF stand for something other than skilled nursing facility? Or is that where you mean?

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What kind of SNF only gives you 8-9 patients?! Sign me up! I have at least 18!

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Specializes in LTC, Family Practice, Meg/Surg.
What kind of SNF only gives you 8-9 patients?! Sign me up! I have at least 18!

That's what I'm saying! I've always had at least 20... That's why I'm wondering if SNF stood for something other than skilled nursing facility...

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