Awesomemiss

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1. Dumb things new nurses do....

   Awesomemiss replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Ok gotta share this one...... I have a pt on continuos bladder irrigation. (You know those gigantic bags with the hose tubing?) Well, my pt is completely awake and well aware of this irrigant and...

2. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

   Awesomemiss replied to MedSurger's topic in Critical Care

   Omg I thought the same thing! I've escorted pts off to ct or whatever, and never thought about the fact that I would be handling that code and pushing the meds.... My god. AND I HAVE MY ACLS! Lol but...

3. New nurse in ICU and I hate it...please help!

   Awesomemiss replied to LauraRN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree. I've bee an RN for three years, 2 med surg, 1 step down unit, tele.... And it's still a huge deal for me, AND I WANT TO BE THERE AND I HAVE BEEN WORKING NIGHTS FOR THREE YEARS AND I LIKE...

4. Am I in trouble?

   Awesomemiss replied to NurseLearningForLife's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that the biggest issue needing to be addressed is the prioritization of dr orders before passing that med then giving a report..... What if he wrote an order to discontinue that med you're...

5. focus assessment/prioritizing

   Awesomemiss replied to trayyhawk03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   not sure I agree with generalizing / pre-determining the cause of the 'yelling not breathing guy'S/sx of hypoxia or impending MI can look(or sound) like this guy.... Or maybe his face/throat/tongue...