birdgrrl

birdgrrl has 3 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Irrational patients

   birdgrrl replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   A possibility that comes to my mind is borderline personality disorder. And sometimes i think it is appropriate to tell a patient to 'cut the crap.' I can't speak to this one without more...

2. The best nursing advice you've ever received

   birdgrrl replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

   1) Don't necessarily rely on report. People forget things, confuse their patients, etc. Look at the patient, make your own assessment / judgements. 2) Learning critical care is like drinking water...

3. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

   birdgrrl replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   md = medical doctor. mds are not simply doctors, they are medical doctors. possibly another approach to easing their

4. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

   birdgrrl replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am one of the fortunate ones who have woken up during surgery, but it was no big deal. I was under conscious sedation (propofol and I don't know what else) versus GA for a bunionectomy. I remember...

5. Role of Canadian RNs vs US RNs

   birdgrrl posted a topic in International Nursing

   How different are the roles of US and Canadian nurses? I'm thinking of relocating from the US to Canada. Any and all info is appreciated. I do have info on the process, but not on the substantive...