ScientistSalarian

ScientistSalarian specializes in Critical Care.

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1. What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

   ScientistSalarian replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

   2-point-something (ICU patient) ... needless to say, they did not make

2. How do you chart?

   ScientistSalarian replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

   An assessment is an evaluation of the patient's current condition, so I don't think it's appropriate to include history just as a matter of course. Sidebar: I'm not a fan of the "WNL/WNL EXCEPT/NO"...

3. Yet Another Post About Low-Stress Nursing Positions???

   ScientistSalarian replied to MTtoBSN's topic in General Nursing

   You have fewer patients in critical care, sure, but if thinking on your feet and dealing with the unexpected aren't your strong points then I don't know that you'll find the ICU to be a "low-stress"...

4. Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Etc. - Help with Meals

   ScientistSalarian replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in General Nursing

   I've been using Blue Apron for a few months now, and on the whole I'm pretty satisfied. The recipes have generally been delicious (there have only been a couple that were "meh," and none that were...

5. I'm Quiet Sometimes, Not Bipolar!

   ScientistSalarian replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   As a fellow introvert I can sympathize. Small talk doesn't tend to come naturally to me so joining in/avoiding conversations with coworkers can be a bit of a challenge. That said, it's worth weighing...

6. Which path should I take?

   ScientistSalarian replied to Alicee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If possible I would go straight for the BSN, that's where the profession's heading anyway so you may as well take the direct route. That said, BSN program admissions can be very, very competitive. If...

7. I'm a new nurse and I feel like quitting :'(

   ScientistSalarian replied to NurseGee2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Okay, I ... think I got all that? I'm sorry you're so miserable about all of this, it must have been hard to be thrown into a new shift without warning. Your night preceptor seems like he could...

8. Are psych units closing in your area?

   ScientistSalarian replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

   In my area (coastal CA) we only have one 16-bed inpatient psych unit run by the county as its own facility. None of our hospitals have dedicated inpatient psych units, and it's a huge problem imo. We...

9. Telling Patients/Residents You Love Them?

   ScientistSalarian replied to robynnel's topic in General Nursing

   What?? No. Not only is that a completely bizarre expectation, it's totally inappropriate, unprofessional, and ethically squishy. I don't know if it's somehow more acceptable in a LTC memory unit, but...

10. Nurses who don't have the "passion"

    ScientistSalarian replied to My_toe_sis's topic in General Nursing

    I came to nursing because I like healthcare, was sick of working in a pathology lab, and couldn't deal with the amount of time and and life real estate being a physician would take up. It's a...

11. Poll for night shifters

    ScientistSalarian replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm off that night I try to nap only until 12-2ish and then go to bed at my normal time. Granted, even before working nights I don't tend to get sleepy until around 1:00 or 2:00 am so it's not...

12. Unconventional hair colors

    ScientistSalarian replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha stop that. As far as I'm concerned, the day I stop being carded every time I buy alcohol and people stop assuming I'm a baby fresh out of college is the day I will CONSIDER being "too old"...

13. Unconventional hair colors

    ScientistSalarian replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    Fair enough! While I wouldn't be breaking any rules I would hate to spend a bunch of time and money on attaining the perfect shade of purple only to be told to dye it back. Just curious about how...

14. Unconventional hair colors

    ScientistSalarian posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are your thoughts on unconventional hair colors (purple, pink, turquoise, etc.) in the workplace? I'm 30 years old and I've always wanted to try out a fun, totally unnatural hair color but until...

15. Do you get paid to stay late and chart?

    ScientistSalarian replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Heh, my floor director runs a tight ship But honestly I get where they're coming from with the overtime thing. I work tele/stepdown so we can only take up to three patients, and all of the new...