Ciale

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    Career Existential Crisis

    Ciale replied to Kiri's topic in Operating Room

    I’ve met some of the most miserable people in my new OR job. They seem bitter, resentful, and just plain hateful. I almost quit but then I decided to be the light in that department that it so...
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    OR Job Interview

    Ciale posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've been an ED nurse for 10 years and am stepping out of my comfort zone and applied for an OR gig. I have an interview and all of a sudden am feeling very nervous! I have just a few questions:...
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    Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

    Ciale posted a topic in General Students

    So I failed 2nd semester by a fraction of a point. Needed a 76.5 to pass. I didn't post this on the student boards because I was hoping to get some feedback from RN's who have failed before. I got...
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    Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    Just a followup... I'm a charge nurse in a level I trauma center now. Passed NCLEX first time with 75 questions. BOOM. Put my ears back and went after it. Don't give up on your dreams,
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    Feel like quitting

    Ciale posted a topic in Emergency

    I've been an RN for almost one year and I started in ER. I'm still in ER but just took a new job at a level one in a new city (came from a level 3). I am freaking stressed OUT. I feel like I have no...
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    Feel like quitting

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, guys. I really needed to read all this and know that I wasn't being "wimpy" or overly dramatic. You all kind of legitimized my feelings of insecurity. You're absolutely right about all the...
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    IV sites for Abd CT

    Ciale replied to Louerrn's topic in Emergency

    I thought it had less to do with blowing a vein than it did the speed at which they have to push the dye in order to get a quality picture. Like, they can use a 22 but its not gonna be a great quality...
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    No BSN, want to join

    Ciale posted a topic in Government, Military

    I want to start my career in the Navy NOW but I only have my RN (associate's degree). Does anyone know if they'd be willing to take me and help pay/train me to get my BSN while serving? I don't mind...
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    No BSN, want to join

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you guys SO much for all the info. That really helps me. I guess patience is my best bet right now. Looks like I'm headed back to
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    Stooopid

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I had this patient 3 times last shift. Absolutely ridiculous. I tried to make them understand why this was a stupid reason to come in and the doctor was totally nice and coddled them. UGH! Don't they...
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    Stooopid

    Ciale posted a topic in Emergency

    That about sums up my day today. This is a rant post. Please add on if your day was also dumb. 1. 90% of my patients were morbidly obese and smelled of fumunda because they can't reach all their...
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    Elevated troponin with renal failure?

    Ciale replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    Thank you! The oncoming nurse asked if I got one when the pt arrived, I said no, and she rolled her eyes and ran to get a trop cartridge.
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    Elevated troponin with renal failure?

    Ciale replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    So maybe that's why the doc didn't order a POC Trop on my unresponsive pt the other day...they had already shocked him 6 times in the field so seems like a POC trop would be
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    Emergency Room Skills

    Ciale replied to Nursepreneur's topic in Emergency

    I have good bedside manner and have gotten pretty dang good with IV's but that's about it right now. I'm a brand new nurse. I'm still pretty clueless with the crash cart/life pack and thank gawd there...
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    Happy er nurses week

    Ciale replied to floridaRN38's topic in Emergency

    We get sandwiches. Oh and they put up a giant expensive looking sign in the department that says "HAPPY ER NURSES WEEK" I wish they'd just pay us a critical care differential instead. That would be...
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    Stooopid

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    My paramedic co-worker once found a whole starburst candy underneath shamu...er..a lady's breast while doing an ekg. Pt's response was "Huh. I don't even eat those
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    Stooopid

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I guess I should have clarified...this nurse always hates me whether she's in triage or not. I can't figure it out. I get along with everyone. So weird. She actually kind of gives me the willies. One...
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    Stooopid

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

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    Stooopid

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Nope. Love
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    Stooopid

    Ciale replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Ok, pre-nursing student. Now run along and study your anatomy book because you have absolutely NO ground to stand on with that comment. SMH. You will learn that nurses have to decompress and confide...
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    ED aptitude test with interview! Advice?

    Ciale replied to TigerED's topic in Emergency

    I've never taken an employment aptitude test before just a dosage calculation. If I were to take a guess, I'd say there will be prioritization type questions (i.e. which patient will you see first?)...
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    When assessment skills go wrong

    Ciale replied to CheesePotato's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's
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    emergency prepared

    Ciale replied to rayea's topic in Emergency

    "Dead soul" ? Those are strong words and a bit over-dramatic if you ask me. I don't think I'm totally dead inside nor would I consider myself a "wimp" for driving on past an MVC. I'd call 911 for...
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    emergency prepared

    Ciale replied to rayea's topic in Emergency

    Meh. I would have just assessed LOC and held c-spine while making small talk until medics showed up. That's IF I would have stopped. I know that sounds terrible, but I know of too many nurses that...
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    NG tube in an intubated patient

    Ciale replied to stephynic21's topic in Emergency

    Right?!?!? Thank