rustie

rustie specializes in Geriatrics, Wound Care, Infection Contro.

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1. Can't get the loss of one pt out of my head!

   rustie replied to sleeplessonthelake's topic in General Nursing

   There are no right answers in this case. You told her what you and she both wanted/needed to hear. This gave her the ability to be calm at a critical time. That can also give someone the wherewithall to fight. I know it is hard to get some things ou...

2. Getting all worked up in ICU

   rustie replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your dismay. I work on Tele and we run our own codes. We are the designated step down unit for the open heart & get Patients directly from the cath lab. My first week two years ago was just like yours. I was petrified but I survived....