Sothatswhatitis

Sothatswhatitis BSN, RN

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About Sothatswhatitis

Sothatswhatitis is a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU.


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  1. Returning to nursing

    Hey all, I left nursing in May 2021 to do a long bike trip through the US and Mexico. I just got home at the beginning of the month and am wondering whether to mention what I did after I left my job, so I can explain the big empty time period. ...
  2. Insulin pen mixup

    After I sent the email with the CDC article link, she got really defensive it seemed to me. She said, more or less: I don't need to read any article, I know the practice. That's why you were taught the proper way. I was just being nice for you. If i...
  3. Insulin pen mixup

    Thank you for your responses. She emailed me back saying that such back-flow should not happen "since you are pushing the medication and not aspirating". I responded saying basically: that's what I thought but here is this CDC article that says other...
  4. Insulin pen mixup

    During orientation in September or October I administered a patient Humalog from another patient's pen. I had no idea that blood could back-flow in, so when I realized my mistake, I was shaken up but concluded it wasn't a big deal since the med was r...
  5. Where does it all go?

    Hey all! I'm a new nurse and finishing my second week of caring for patients (along with my preceptor). I am enjoying the work and the challenge that comes with it, but I know that I need some help. The thing is, I have such a hard time keeping every...