sparklie.lady

sparklie.lady

CVSICU, Cardiac Cath Lab

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  1. Critical Care Course

    There are so many different things that can bring a person into a critical care environment. I love hearts, so I would want to research cardiac-related patho and interventions. You may be more...
  2. My application proposal for uni, what do you think?

    The concept behind your paper is touching and inspirational. IMHO, it communicates why you want to become a nurse and what you will contribute to the profession--well done! That being said, your...
  3. HIPPA violation??

    It might be a not be a HIPPA violation, but in my state, telling the parents would definitely be a crime under HIPAA
  4. singing?

    Now I have the musical episode of Scrubs in my head..."everything comes down to poo...."
  5. My Nursing Career In Six Words

    LOVED this shadow; hire me,
  6. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    Congrats!
  7. They're just not that into you

    I thought it was just me doing that
  8. Nursing is not a game!

    I just tried that game. Good thing I did it AFTER my PICU interview today instead of before! I might not have shown
  9. $450 scrub top... yeah, I know, for real.

    Can someone please pass the eye bleach?
  10. Suicide on unit

    I haven't been in this situation, but take care of yourself and your co-workers. I know this will be a tough time.
  11. Whiskey Horse FoxTrot - Are You Kidding Me?

    This is NOT a slam against ADN nurses, but I found it interesting that this showed up on FB today. Rather timely, given this BS book... " The Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree has been...
  12. Had my first code today....

    *HUG*
  13. So, I'm not asking for medical advice, but I just want to know what you think: Should I wipe from front to back or back to
  14. Skip nursing school and just sell the marijuana to your friends--Instant
  15. The worst code you've seen?

    Yeah. It was a couple of young men and a middle-aged woman. I demanded to see the cell phones to make sure they deleted it (probably not really my right to do so, but I was MAD:mad:). The woman...
  16. The worst code you've seen?

    During my preceptorship, a pt was being transferred to our ICU. PEA in the middle of the hallway. The MD running the code got sick from doing compressions and had to leave to vomit, a recent...
  17. First of all, IMHO, this is a ridiculous crazy amount of work! Second, what else can go downhill when the renal system fails? Back to basics...F/E, A/B, etc. Good
  18. Volunteering in Maternity and PP-what do I need to know?

    Don't drop the babies. Nurses and moms kind of frown upon that. In all seriousness, though, good luck
  19. Hopeless, depressed, jobless in Austin

    :hug:
  20. Nurses eating their young

    Because they replaced all of the Coca-Cola and Snickers bars in the vending machines with Vitamin Water Zero and rice cakes.
  21. fetal demise

    I have no words to express how truly sorry I am for you and your family. My thoughts are with
  22. What is your favorite smiley?

    Because I honestly do this every time certain people I know open their
  23. Hot coffee or tea & MRSA?

    So, ah, does this mean I can quit the hot contact precautions gowns and just drink more coffee? Bet that's cheaper for the hospital, too. Best win-win situation
  24. OT: Pacing the floor

    Sending easy labor vibes your way Here's to a healthy mom and
  25. Worst case scenario needle stick

    *hug*