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Remember it is all about cardiac output. EKGs are no big thing if the patient is perfusing. Treat the patient not the EKG. If the patient is decompensating it is because they are not circulating oxygen so put the nasal canula on at 4 liters, lower head of bed and call for help if a situation arises. XOXOXO

Nurses eat their young. However, not in all places. When you are being attacked you can't work. It's not you, it's them. You need support and encouragement. No one learns through negative reinforcement. This is a toxic environment for you. Get out of there as soon as you find another place to work. Being a nurse can be very rewarding and wonderful! Don't let the burn- outs spoil it for you.

Cover your eyes with a sleeping mask. Turn on a fan or something that will drown out any noise that may wake you during the day. Best sources of energy is nourishing food and real fruit juice drinks that are made for energy. Cans of excessive stimulant drinks may cause arrhythmias and are not the best choice. Picking days to work best for your body clock is necessary. Some nurses state that working three days straight makes you so tired that there is no problem sleeping in the day. I work better working every other day. It is a safer drive home in the mornings. XOXOXO