HeartRN13

HeartRN13

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  1. Most annoying reason for admission?

    Near syncope... Did you pass out or did you not? Lol
  2. Help w bicarbonate buffering system

    Good luck!
  3. Help w bicarbonate buffering system

    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 overthink this!
  4. Being a nurse in MA/New England

    I mean the environment, coworkers, workplace culture, etc. Things of that sort.
  5. Being a nurse in MA/New England

    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 hospital setting.
  6. Labs that I need to focus and report

    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 again, correlated with vent settings (and if there...
  7. 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 to myself unless asked. When I mentioned crucifying...
  8. 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 much attitude and lack of kindness, as well as la...
  9. 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 being a nurse. It's fulfilling and I truly love ever...
  10. Having such a hard time moving forward

    Thank you everyone for the replies. I am doing my best to stay strong and with a smile so I don't get dragged down!
  11. Having such a hard time moving forward

    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. 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 into this new workplace, I became the target of later...
  13. A Frustrating Code

    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 realize this (because yes you're right, it can be so c...
  14. General workplace/personal life separation

    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 individual values of the aspects in their life. Some peopl...
  15. ICU RN let go after 3 months

    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 their expected standards, or aren't showing signs ...