Surprised1

Surprised1 MSN, RN

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

  16. I Should Be in Jail

    Surprised1 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: huge hugs to you. I get you. I could have written this post, minus the paramedic past. I am a neuro step-down RN in a level one pediatric trauma center. I see the lowest of humanity. I...

  17. A "neuro yawn" ?

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

    Yes, I've seen it in the final days of life in cases of brain herniation. Sent from my iPhone using

  18. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

    Surprised1 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I could do your job." Because they can feed their child through a g-tube, they think they could do my job???😡 Sent from my iPhone using

  19. new grad: cant find a job

    Surprised1 replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have anyone you can network with? All but one of the jobs I've ever had were a result of "knowing someone". Any contacts you made during your clinicals? What about any of your instructors that...

  20. Brian Short News

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

    Oh, heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for all of you who knew Brian and are grieving. (((Hugs))) I'm praying for peace for all of you, and for the family members of the deceased. Allnurses has been my...

  21. tonight, we beat up our ward

    Surprised1 replied to hedy26's topic in General Nursing

    So very sad. What country are you in? Can people write a living will, or advanced directive? Sent from my iPhone using

  22. Tn RN wages

    Surprised1 replied to newrn05's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    My base pay is $25.16, less than 3 years experience. Sent from my iPhone using

  23. I handled this poorly. What would you do?

    Surprised1 replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry you had to experience that. I feel like you did the right thing by not reacting in front of him, because as previous posters have said, he wanted a reaction. Any reaction. I'm even sorrier...

  24. Are ER Patients Getting More Ridiculous?

    Surprised1 replied to us2uk4u's topic in Emergency

    What's wrong with the parents taking their 7-week old baby? I once took my 5-week old baby with me to the ED, because I was exclusively breastfeeding and I knew I would be there for a long time. Did...

  25. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    Surprised1 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I say "10 is being burned alive, and 0 is no pain", what is your pain? I work Peds, so I have to be at least sortof