Hang in there! I totally understand what you mean. I went thru the same thing when I started L&D a almost 2yrs ago. I was very excited to start working here, but I didn't understand a lot of the...
FFP is a blood product and should be treated as blood. At my facility we use the blood tubing and also have NS piggy backed to it. I would definately ask someone who might know the policies in your...
NorthpoleRN replied to scrubnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn
I'm glad to hear that you didn't apply for that nursing home position. I know how you felt. I've done that before. Shortly after I got off orientation I told a pt that she was complete. We called the...
Thank you for sharing with us! It's been interesting to see how everyone has responded. I hope you don't stress out about this. It's a great learning experience for all of us. I'm glad your facility...
My understanding of crepitus in this pt is that he had crackles in the lungs due to all the fluid accumulation. Did anyone listen to his lungs? I don't believe you are at fault. You did not D'C the...
NorthpoleRN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency
Your frustrations are totally normal! Sometimes I wonder why in the world I do what I do??? We are in a stressful and a challenging profession, but very rewarding. I know no one can pay us enough for...
It would be a scary thing to not have a code cart ready when you need it. I certainly hope this doesn't happen often anywhere! At my facility, usually the charge nurse is responsible at the beginning...
I highly encourage med-surg experience before specializing in a specific unit. It not only helps you connect everything you have learned in nursing school, but also helps build your skills in many...