My first code

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Specializes in RN.

15 minutes into my 7p-7a shift there was a big THUD! I work on a telemetry floor, the guy was face first on the floor, looked like he was seizing...myself and an RN rolled him over, check for breathing and a pulse, found neither...I jumped on top and started compressions, the respiratory guy ran the ambubag, and after about 2-3 minutes max he started breathing again on his own...glad the result was good. Pt left the floor for ICU breathing on his own and talking to the nurses, and I got my first code in the books.

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Glad you were there and were quick on your feet! The patient was very lucky to have someone like you as his CNA/PCT for the night. You never forget your first code!

I'm always sad for the people that are coding, but I will admit that I love adrenaline rushes.

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Specializes in Geriatics.

yeah the nursing home can be kinda dull and boring sometimes but when I hear CODE BLUE over the intercom everything gets exciting.

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg.

It's good that you responded quickly and appropriately. I've heard some real horror stories about nursing home staff having no clue what to do when an emergency rears its head. :uhoh3:

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health, Hospice.

Druminurse..

wonderful! It is true, you will never forget this experience. It is true, It is an adrenaline rush, sad but true, due to experience some SNF Nurses don't either know how or refuse to do CPR, while I worked in a SNF, I had 8 codes in 3 years (they seemed to happen on my shift..why oh why?) any how, only a few times did the nurse actually initiate compressions, the rest said I dunno how!

Congratulations on your achievement. You will have another crown in Heaven waiting for you.

To much is given, much is required.

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health, Hospice.

Druminurse..

wonderful! It is true, you will never forget this experience. It is true, It is an adrenaline rush, sad but true, due to experience some SNF Nurses don't either know how or refuse to do CPR, while I worked in a SNF, I had 8 codes in 3 years (they seemed to happen on my shift..why oh why?) any how, only a few times did the nurse actually initiate compressions, the rest said I dunno how!

Congratulations on your achievement. You will have another crown in Heaven waiting for you.

To much is given, much is required.

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