dadfirst

dadfirst specializes in Progressive care.

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1. ABG treatments?

   dadfirst replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

   Very cool. I am a new nurse, but love the respiratory pts. I work in progressive care so we get "stable" vents, vision Bi-pap, C-pap. I am in the beginning stages of learning respiratory so thanks for taking time to educate, we need you. I printed th...

2. Please help me figure out what happened to my pt

   dadfirst replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

   Same question? How long are your breaks? Next question, or comment is what is "NightinFAIL"? As far as the pt...BIG FAT PE.

3. ABG treatments?

   dadfirst replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

   What is a max tidal volume without causing damage to the lungs? You see 500-650 as the norm, and in my very young career I haven't questioned that yet. Thanks for the quick lesson. I love this site because of the access to all of the experience!!!!!!

4. My nursing judgement call.....thoughts?

   dadfirst replied to knittingfan283's topic in General Nursing

   A charge nurse that makes you feel badly about being safe rather than sorry needs to be reminded of what it is like to be in your shoes.

5. Organizing the day shift (transition from nights)

   dadfirst replied to Macbs4's topic in General Nursing

   Great information there. Very good idea to get to the unit as early as 0630 to get your data organized for report. I think staying ahead of the day is the best bet. No matter how you roll, you are going to get your ass handed to you on either shift. ...

6. Organizing the day shift (transition from nights)

   dadfirst replied to Macbs4's topic in General Nursing

   The first hour of your day sets the tone for the rest of the shift. Getting report, vitals, assessment, and meds passed by 10am is the benchmark that I use. Some days I get it some days I don't. Good luck to you!!

7. care plan

   dadfirst replied to monish_0210's topic in Student Assist

   If a patient is verbalizing, how is that considered dysfunctional or complicated. I would think denying feelings would be dysfunctional.

8. I'm sick of taking care of people who don't care

   dadfirst replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   At what point do you give up? In a fight do you give up at all? Is the passion to help strong enough to overcome any obstacle? Frustrating? YES! Ecclesiastes assures us that "if the ax is dull, and the edge is not sharp, more strength is needed, but ...

9. Any CNA advice would be helpful!

   dadfirst replied to tink0013's topic in Florida

   I am in Bradenton so, not far from you. I took a 6 week CNA course through a local ALF. The course was free I just paid the applicable state fees and sat for the test. The 2 week classes and weekend classes that promise you a CNA in a short time are ...