WoosahRN MSN, RN

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    The LEAST critically ill kid you've cared for in PICU :)

    WoosahRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Three of the sickest patients I ever took care of were Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Horrible deaths and very, very quick deterioration. One went from talking to starting ECMO within 8 hours and was...
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    The LEAST critically ill kid you've cared for in PICU :)

    WoosahRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    An ingrown toenail surgery. It wasn't my patient and I have no idea why they were even admitted much less to PICU. Our neuro surgeons will not admit kids to the floor. They refuse. So we get...
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    Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    WoosahRN replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    I've been wondering about this story and how she was doing. Just tried to google her name and there are no updated articles. I hope she is recovering
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    What is your degree in other than nursing?

    WoosahRN replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    B.S. in
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    Stick a fork in me, I'm done

    WoosahRN replied to nursej22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it's sad that we judge each other's career choices but I see why it happens (but it's sad that you felt that instinct to flinch when you posted this). That said, it would be a mark on nursing...
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    Are you a former teacher turned nurse?

    WoosahRN replied to native_texan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think if it's something you've always wanted to do, go for it. That instinct is there and you might always wonder. I'm actually reading a book by a nurse who was a college English professor. She...
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    Stick a fork in me, I'm done

    WoosahRN replied to nursej22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Congratulations on a decision that brings you peace. It's good to feel that instant knowledge that it's the right one. Good luck to
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    WoosahRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    (Double
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    WoosahRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    Funny, satire article.
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    WoosahRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    Warding off evil spirits by setting the code cart, the intubation cart and the RSI kit near a certain room. And not removing them for as long as you need to feel safe. The "black cloud" combo of a...
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    WoosahRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    We actually had a frequent flier that died two years ago and I still can't say the name. I swear they might come back from the
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    WoosahRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    My hair is actually a unit superstition. If I ever wear my hair down (rarely) the shift starts off crazy busy. If we have a bad start I'll even have people ask me if my hair was down when I came in. I...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    WoosahRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

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    Not happy anymore

    WoosahRN replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I imagine it's scary to not be sure of something that so much time and energy has been put into. I wish I had some advice to help you. I'm sure...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    WoosahRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Had a needy patient (medically) and family (emotionally). I was outside of the room and realized I had a bloody nose. I stepped into a staff hallway and stuck a full tissue up each nostril and was...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    WoosahRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Scenario #1 Getting report on a pt from ER who was intubated. "Well she stopped seizing after we have Vec." Scenario #2 Getting a somewhat scattered report on a lethargic, altered infant. Me: "How is...
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    It's end of shift and I'm leaving on time. Not!

    WoosahRN replied to nursefrances's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As far as my time management I always try to have all maintenance stuff done by my second to last assessments (Q2 assessments) because I figure if something is gonna go wrong it's going to be my 0600...
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    How to be excused from clinicals

    WoosahRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    I have military and law enforcement in my family and they talk about the inevitable fainter during a formation because they lock their knees (at attention), are standing still and in many cases...
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    Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    WoosahRN replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    That "old woman" = Evelyn Lynch. She had a name and deserves the respect of being called by it. She was obviously mentally sharp enough and physically capable of working at 70 years old and that...
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    Eating our young and more...

    WoosahRN replied to campbellrn68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good luck working on your MSN. I would probably avoid any research papers that can be so emotionally charged or are written using anecdotes as the base of your idea, but I think/hope you already know...
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    Eating our young and more...

    WoosahRN replied to campbellrn68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's sad that you didn't take anything from this: no advice, no feedback, no opportunity to self-reflect. It's all about perspective and you're going to perceive that you were "bullied" and that you...
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    It's end of shift and I'm leaving on time. Not!

    WoosahRN replied to nursefrances's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is the start of a shift but I swear our neurosurgeon ALWAYS calls at 1930 which means I have just finished report and haven't seen the patient yet. I always tell them so and repeat what I just...
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    overheard at the bedside

    WoosahRN replied to ceccia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At the bedside of a patient declared brain dead. The family was rather "simple" and didn't really seem to be grasping the situation. "I don't understand why they don't just do one of those brain...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    WoosahRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    The ankle weights is my new favorite
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    WoosahRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    A coworker told me about this one: She walked into MRI and didn't realize she had a watch battery in her pocket. Sure enough, it flew across the room and into the machine. They had to shut it down...