Surprised1 MSN, RN

Surprised1 has 13 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery.

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1. Farewell Esme - In Loving Memory

   Surprised1 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, I am so sad to read this. Esme was an amazingly kind person with a huge heart. I learned so much from her over the years and admired her more than I can say. My deepest condolences to her

2. Laminectomy complications

   Surprised1 replied to moonutters15's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Very serious. I assume you called neurosurgery quickly? Any updates

3. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

   Surprised1 replied to guest83140's topic in School

   I'm so very, very sorry

4. Parents who are Doctors

   Surprised1 replied to missriss65's topic in School

   wrong thread,

5. I Should Be in Jail

   Surprised1 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah. All of this and so much

6. Inappropriate CNA behavior?

   Surprised1 replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

   This post makes me very sad. Imagine if that were my mother being treated like that? It definitely needs to be brought to your instructor's attention, and she can pass the information along to the...

7. Ictal SPECT Testing

   Surprised1 replied to csegismundo's topic in Pediatric

   Hello, Can you elaborate on which angle you're coming from? Do you want to know the nurses' role and best practices, or the nuc med tech's? Or something

8. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

   Surprised1 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

   No way. I would have chosen OT or even ST. The redeeming part of my job is the relationships I have with my patients and their parents. I could have had a personal connection with my patients as...

9. Removing an EVD

   Surprised1 replied to jrhic's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Our neurosurgeons remove

10. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    Surprised1 replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatric neurosurgery and neuro ICU step-down. 3:1 ratio. Sent from my iPhone using

11. Neuroscience or Neurology Nursing?

    Surprised1 replied to Yein Yeap's topic in Neurological

    Most likely, but it still depends a bit on the specific situation. Can you give more

12. Neuro Surgery Post-Op Interview

    Surprised1 replied to nolasteve's topic in Neurological

    That's typical; most nursing interviews are more about your personality and whether you would be a good fit on the unit. Let us know if you get the

13. Neuroscience or Neurology Nursing?

    Surprised1 replied to Yein Yeap's topic in Neurological

    Neurology means studying the brain and nervous system. This can include many things: brain tumors, demyelinating processes, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases of the brain and spinal...

14. Neuro Surgery Post-Op Interview

    Surprised1 replied to nolasteve's topic in Neurological

    You're welcome. Did you have your interview

15. Neuro Surgery Post-Op Interview

    Surprised1 replied to nolasteve's topic in Neurological

    Is it adult or peds? I recommend researching the different dx and types of neurosurgeries applicable to your patient population. Sent from my iPhone using