lpatterson30

Most amazing good-Heart Transplant. After sewing all the veins and arteries, the surgeon gave the heart a slight thumb and wala! Most amazing "not so good"-Blatant disregard for sterile techinque, sponge, needle, instrument counts, etc. "Dating" at the OR table. Non-emergent surgery without consent with surgeon knowing ahead of time and still refusing to follow-up.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pe/pe_what.html Not knowing is not the problem, knowing how to find the answer is the thing. The internet is rich in information there for the picking! Hope this helps

after suffering for 20+ years in several toxic or environments, i realized that the only change over which i had control was - myself. i fought the good fights only to be made the enemy. i witnessed friends of mine be devoured by the political machine that was supposed to be a hospital only to lose their jobs in the end and be run out on a rail. i finally healed myself of the sick co-dependent illness that was my association with surgery, changed area of expertise, got my bsn, and become certified in my area of expertise. i feel whole again but even more important; i feel appreciated. know when and how to pick your battles but also know when the system is erasing you and your importance in nursing.