HeartRN13

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1. Most annoying reason for admission?

   HeartRN13 replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in General Nursing

   Near syncope... Did you pass out or did you not?

2. Help w bicarbonate buffering system

   HeartRN13 replied to theliman's topic in MICU, SICU

   Good

3. Help w bicarbonate buffering system

   HeartRN13 replied to theliman's topic in MICU, SICU

   I think you're overthinking it, if you're coming from a nursing perspective. Sorry to answer the question in a way that isn't helpful, but I'm an ICU nurse as well and I wouldn't lose sleep or...

4. Being a nurse in MA/New England

   HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I mean the environment, coworkers, workplace culture, etc. Things of that

5. Being a nurse in MA/New England

   HeartRN13 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I'm curious to hear from other nurses. If any have worked in other parts of the country and worked in New England/Massachusetts, is it generally a more difficult place to work? Specifically the...

6. Labs that I need to focus and report

   HeartRN13 replied to jtanga's topic in Critical Care

   If you're looking for icu labs that tend to be important... If a patient is intubated... ABGs are always important especially knowing when the last ones were drawn and when they are going to be drawn...

7. This probably will come across to most of you as a typical vent, but its not

   HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   And an additive, I haven't had any negative interactions with coworkers in quite some time. I have learned in my experience how to assimilate into the "nursing culture" and also how to keep my input...

8. This probably will come across to most of you as a typical vent, but its not

   HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   You are right ruby I have considered these things. I definitely try to lend a hand and be a team player in all facets of the implication, but maybe I'm an idealist. It just seems that there is far too...

9. This probably will come across to most of you as a typical vent, but its not

   HeartRN13 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Feeling conflicted about anything in life is stressful enough. Feeling conflicted about choosing nursing as my career is one of the most frustrating things I've had to face in life thus far. I love...

10. Having such a hard time moving forward

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you everyone for the replies. I am doing my best to stay strong and with a smile so I don't get dragged

11. Having such a hard time moving forward

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that's a great suggestion. I didn't take offense at all, I know I'm not crazy but I for sure have to start thinking about utilizing resources that will help with my coping.

12. Having such a hard time moving forward

    HeartRN13 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It all started months ago when I was the new nurse, coming into an environment that I wasn't used to. I had a difficult time adjusting, but once I got through the adjustment period and assimilated...

13. A Frustrating Code

    HeartRN13 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    In my experience with these situations, the times that things have operated in the smoothest and most efficient way depends on the physician who is running it. One in particular that made me also...

14. General workplace/personal life separation

    HeartRN13 replied to MassED's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's such a tough topic and such a familiar and complicated topic that there will never be agreement, nor an answer to what is right or wrong. This particular scenario comes down to a persons...

15. ICU RN let go after 3 months

    HeartRN13 replied to rn_wee's topic in Critical Care

    The best reflection of how well a preceptor or educator is performing at their job, is the overall or general outcome/success of their student or students. If more than one person isn't performing to...