Castiela

Castiela

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  1. What are good sources for learning labs?

    Castiela replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Google "ICU FAQs" and the first section is called Labs. I've never laughed while learning about lab results, but this page made me

  2. Confuse

    Castiela replied to Unsurewhatiwant's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The last time I transitioned units, I had the hardest time because the unit wasn't what I thought it would be. I had come from a level one, beautiful trauma centre to a smaller regional hospital....

  3. My first care plan!

    Castiela replied to katknits's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your care plan feels more detailed than mine ever were in nursing school. I'd caution about setting time goals... Patients and their bodies work according to thEir own schedule. Unless your instructor...

  4. The Brain

    Castiela replied to Kher13's topic in General Nursing

    I organize mine by systems, cns, cvs, resp, gi, gu, down the vertical spine of the paper with areas to write in each system. Things to do/ clarify go in a box on the bottom right side. History, code...

  5. The Resilient RN/New~Nurse

    Castiela replied to TheRNJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Probably aim for a position first, gain experience, then work towards your goals/dream

  6. Help with critical care studying (Dysrhythmias, ECG reading, Meds)

    Castiela replied to C0SM0's topic in General Students

    Your Acls algorithms will be your best bet for memorizing what to do with almost all dysrhythmias. They are made as simple as possible and are pretty succinct. As for memorizing the different wave...

  7. Anatomy and physiology notes

    Castiela replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, I guess the mesentery is newly classified as an organ and the appendix is now useful. Otherwise lol... Another millennial here. I feel that even if i offered you my notes, you would find them...

  8. HELPP! New nurse to Med Surg but NOT a new nurse

    Castiela replied to zoomonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Study techniques/ patho on your days off. Make a learning plan about perceived deficiencies and how you will address them. Take every opportunity to try new skills and have the educator monitor the...

  9. Telephone Medication Orders

    Castiela replied to hyancey's topic in General Nursing

    You can ask them to confirm by repeating the order back to me and asking them how they spell the medication name if you aren't certain. I also write down everything the doc says before transcribing it...

  10. I am over IT

    Castiela replied to anxiousnscared's topic in General Nursing

    They each have their own stresses. You do not have homework once you are a nurse which is great and less stress, but you are now responsible for patients of your own which is often very stressful when...

  11. Need job advice

    Castiela replied to marsbar37's topic in General Nursing

    I'd probably look for a new job while continuing at your old one so you are guaranteed a pay

  12. Leaving nursing

    Castiela replied to missnurse92x's topic in General Nursing

    What about non bedside nursing: home care, informatics, research

  13. Accidental migration of PICC line (1-1.5cm)...

    Castiela replied to RNsteve's topic in General Nursing

    What's your hospital policy? Ours allows 3 cm migration in either direction before requiring re imaging. The concern with picc lined migrating isn't about blood return but that it is no longer in the...

  14. Blood pressure medications

    Castiela replied to Joy101's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Beta blockers do have an effect on bp (you are correct), some greater than others. Questions I would ask myself before giving the metoprolol 1) is this the patients normal bp 2) has this patient been...

  15. Advice for a newbie, anyone?

    Castiela replied to EKTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find this so strange. A friend of mine got in trouble for only picking up night shifts when we were new

  16. IV Question

    Castiela replied to Anon101's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think most of fluid bags have a bit more than is states on the bag, which is why there is always a bit left over. You can restore the secondary infusion and add x amount of mls to get the extra...

  17. New Grad in Canada Feeling Clueless

    Castiela replied to donsco's topic in Canada

    I think almost all new grads feel overwhelmed and like they don't know what they are doing. You will likely feel that way no matter where you go until you get the swing of "being a nurse" It makes it...

  18. First code

    Castiela replied to MrsJt's topic in General Nursing

    First off, *internet hugs*. Codes are hard and stressful period, and I think almost every nurse will second guess themselves after a patient passes. My two thoughts are a) does your work offer...

  19. How has nursing changed you?

    Castiela replied to anxiousnscared's topic in General Nursing

    I also now get frustrated by tv code blues the way some men get frustrated by football

  20. Scary Nurses

    Castiela replied to NurseEmmy's topic in General Nursing

    Report him to the

  21. Nursing

    Castiela replied to nurse205's topic in General Nursing

    The more you practice, the more proficient you will become. There will always be *a* patient who will take 5 nurses before you can get the smallest gauge in. Go for

  22. Any former computer geeks out there? Looking for advice...

    Castiela replied to totalsandwich's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Most hospitals have volunteering opportunities. Positions that might help you decide can include orienting families to specialty or visiting with long term clients for company. These would help...

  23. Cough Assist oops!

    Castiela replied to Hownow's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt anyone would say that ^_^. We all make mistakes. You will never do that again and I imagine no harm came to the patient. Just breathe and carry

  24. How to get into ICU?

    Castiela replied to alli.'s topic in General Nursing

    I am Canadian, so our minimum entry level into nursing is a bachelor. Truthfully, I do not know the difference between ADN vs RN in the US. I honestly thought ADN had a lesser scope/less schooling...

  25. Need assistance with an assignment

    Castiela replied to krisket's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wasn't sure about the effects of the spinal anesthetic, what I found is probably more likely in this case. "An epidural block interrupts both somatic and sympathetic nerve conduction; thus,...