sapphire18

sapphire18

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  1. My first code blue- CPR :(

    sapphire18 replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Critical Care

    Codes are always chaotic, and scary if you're new to them. The only thing that helps is time and experience. I also felt a lot more comfortable after taking ACLS since it's so much more in-depth than...

  2. Is this what it's all about?

    sapphire18 replied to Gilead86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You were afraid for an hour for turning a light off? A lot of people experience symptoms of low blood pressure when not eating/drinking for a period of time. Just try to stay hydrated. This doesn't...

  3. Day shift vs Night shift

    sapphire18 replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing

    I

  4. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    sapphire18 replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    THIS!!!^

  5. New grad in ER?

    sapphire18 replied to gensn12's topic in Emergency

    Many flight nursing jobs require critical care experience- not just ER. It does sound like you have a good personality for ER though. You'd probably get bored on a

  6. Day shift vs Night shift

    sapphire18 replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights but know that I could never do it with kids. You're just too tired during the day- that's your sleep time! I would NOT recommend night shift with kids. Some can do it, but it's just...

  7. Discipline for low pain reassessment scores

    sapphire18 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Lol ours wants 100%. one of the major things they check (after restraint

  8. IV pain meds standards??????

    sapphire18 replied to jbluehorseh's topic in Patient Medications

    Sorry, but what does that have to do with

  9. IV pain meds standards??????

    sapphire18 replied to jbluehorseh's topic in Patient Medications

    Q30min pain meds? Can we say PCA?? That just seems undo-able with 4 other

  10. New nurse feeling overwhelmed!

    sapphire18 replied to bankssarn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It DOES get better- takes 6-12 months as a new grad to even start feeling comfortable at your job. You can do

  11. My first emergency

    sapphire18 replied to Jazziepants's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Awesome job! Glad to hear your grandma is home and well- thanks to you! Good luck on your path to

  12. Question on giving a full bed bath

    sapphire18 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    While in school, you should follow your instructors' instructions (as long as no harm would come to you or your pt in doing so). I always wear gloves for the entire bath,

  13. Med Rec sheet

    sapphire18 replied to lockheart678's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with eatmysox- sounds like you are ordering/holding/discontinuing meds and that is practicing medicine. I would protest, bring it up with a chief physician, if

  14. Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    sapphire18 replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No time for back rubs/foot baths(?). My patients get complete bed baths. I would feel slightly awkward giving a near-stranger a back rub. Idk, that's just me. We do have a pain management nurse that...

  15. 16 interesting facts about nursing around the world!

    sapphire18 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Very eye-opening. I am also in that

  16. Mistakes... Feel like there is no coming back from it

    sapphire18 replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mistakes happen. Especially small ones like this. It'll happen throughout your career, and the more you make, the more you will learn how to do it right the next time. Also, with time and experience...

  17. Rehired to ICU?

    sapphire18 replied to joeytran's topic in MICU, SICU

    This part made me laugh. Only because it's so true, and I sympathize with you. I am one of the weird ones who likes the equipment, noise/alarms, knowledge...and well maybe not the serious faces. Then...

  18. No co-ed partners for health assessment?

    sapphire18 replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No. That's something for clinicals, as

  19. Bad things happen in 3's?

    sapphire18 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha-

  20. No co-ed partners for health assessment?

    sapphire18 replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Think about what happens when you go to the doctor for a physical. That's what a health assessment class will teach you- idk about LPN programs, but our class/lab went pretty in-depth. Our program...

  21. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    sapphire18 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hahahaha

  22. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    sapphire18 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What is SUCH an emergency that it couldn't wait for you to get in touch with your kids/husband/nanny/mailman/etc in a half an hour?? Seriously. And in case you've forgotten, you are being compensated...

  23. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    sapphire18 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree, completely unprofessional, and just plain RUDE!! Kudos to you,

  24. Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

    sapphire18 replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've run into this too. I don't understand

  25. Well just the other day I posted careeer suicide......

    sapphire18 replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    The OP was not a new