Koperen

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  1. your very first patient death.....

    Koperen replied to ndynrs's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately my first death was dramatic. I was a nurse aide, just started and only 18. One of the RNs called me into a patient's room (not one of mine) saying he wasn't feeling well and she wanted...

  2. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    Koperen replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My most profound sympathies. I once worked a shift as a temp nurse in a LTC where I was given 70 patients to pass meds on. I didn't know them and there were no notes regarding who could swallow and...

  3. Enjoy complications...which unit would be best?

    Koperen replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    Neuro-Stepdown had way too many complications for my taste; I like a nice smooth flowing shift. Sounds like it might be right down your alley. I think we must be complete opposites because I enjoyed...

  4. ME and My Brain Injury

    Koperen replied to JACEM715's topic in General Nursing

    I also went to nursing school after suffering a severe closed head injury. My sequelae have been rather poor short term memory, occasional balance problems and Wernicke's aphasia when i get tired...

  5. freaking out just about to go to nights!

    Koperen replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Get blackout curtains. Use a fan to cover any noise. If you're doing nights regularly your system will switch over. Probably best if you don't try to switch back to being up all day on your days...