Hi everyone. I have been an ICU nurse for a year and a half now. Prior to that I have 2 years med/surg experience. I am questioning whether I should stay in ICU or hang up my hat and find another area...
My heart goes out to them both. BUT, yes she had a temp of 99.6 when she got on the plane. Not a fever, but this is an elevated temperature. What was her temperature when she got off the plane? Temps...
Clear Morning replied to Clear Morning's topic in Critical Care
Well, it's been a while, but I stuck it out. I have to say I have learned so much and continue to do so. I guess it just took a while to start feeling confident, but I can honestly say I have come a...
It can be done. I have frequently seen women having babies throughout nursing school. My sister had a baby the first week of her 3rd semester (had baby on Friday, back in class on Tuesday). Not...
That last semester of nursing school is tough but it will be over before you know it. As far as your confidence level goes, once you start working you'll start feeling it about 6 months in to your...
Clear Morning replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing
I had the same problem with a patient not long ago. Not only was she on the call light but she yelled and hollered out all night, disturbing all the patients in the hall, even after two doses of...