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ABC- airway, breathing, curculation. Sickle cells are defective red blood cells, therefore they do not carry enough oxygen -thus hypoxia. So administering oxygen would be the priority. I'd then probably administer morfine to decrease O2 demand, Then start an IV.

Thought of this thread when I read this https://news.brown.edu/articles/2013/06/breastfeeding

Be careful with make up, most clinical professors will make you go home if they deem it inappropriate/too heavy. Personally I make sure to exfoliate and moisturizer my face so that my skin looks fresh and healthy. I then dab a bit of concealer under my eyes ( night shifts will make your eyes look puffy). I use a little blush, because I am very pale. Sometime I put on mascara, but it depends how tired I look. For my eyebrows I use tinted gel, my eyebrow hairs are sporifice and much lighter than my hair. Honestly this is all I do. You don't need much to look good, just need to look yourself. :)

And nursing school is not "real world"?

Biology is extremely basic, it's pretty much stuff that you learn in high school. I wouldn't worry about it too much and just take anatomy. That's what I did anyway, and had an A+.

Pain is such a subjective thing isn't it! I'm glad you had a good experience with bunion surgery. How bad were they? What kind of surgery did you have? I'm sure the pain level is directly related to this factor. I had two toes broken and screws put in as well as a soft tissue cut out. I'm usually good with pain as well, but I guess i wasn't ready for this much of it. It didn't last too long, just one day, so it's not bad at all, as I know some people are in severe pain for days or even weeks. Hope my recovery can be as easy as yours was!

Try toe separators, they help a lot with the pain. I even wore them with my shoes! It's a temporary relief though:(

Just something to think about, as we get older recovery will be much harder, healing slowed. As well as the severity of the bunion will require a more complicated, and more involved surgery. My bunion was in a moderate state, yet it still required bone breaking and screws, actually my fifth toe as well(it also had a bunionette). It has been 3 days post op, I haven't taken oxycodone since the second day. There is no more pain, just uncomfortable, swollen, and a little burning on the incision sites. Honestly, if the end when I heal I no longer feel pain, I will for sure consider a second surgery for my left foot. The worst part for me is the no walking, staying in bed rule. I'm a very active person naturally, and to have to be in bed for 98% of the day is quiet annoying. I am not very good with crutches, besides for the first week foot needs to be elevated most of the time anyway. I remember having the same feeling about having a surgery. I have been putting it off for years. I'd see a doctor, schedule a procedure, and few days before I'd cancel it. Until It got so bad that I'd cry and limp from the very first few steps in the morning. I had ulcers between my toes from them rubbing on each other(extremely painful). In the end this truly is an individuals decision, but trust me, when the time comes(and it will) surgery will be a sweet relief.

I think I know why the orthopedist had that opinion(about both feet at the time). The pain truly is excruciating, although my mind has already blocked it out, just like when I had my daughter. I remember that I was in agony, but I don't really remember the pain all that well(although it might as well be those oxys hmm). I don't know if I will do the second foot. I haven't yet healed from my first procedure, so I don't know if its worth it. Thank you for your reply!

Thank you so much!!! I live on the fourth floor, so as you can imagine- many stairs. I will definitely check out the knee walker! Thanks a bunch!

Thanks for your reply. I figured as much from reading up on this type of surgery on other forums. Different people have different experiences. I've heard that nurses are very prone to bunions and this forum seemed like a good place to post.

Thank you for replying! I wasn't actually looking for medical advise. Thought that maybe some people out there Also had this procedure done and have something to share. Like how long were they in bed, was it incredibly painful, and if they are happier post up? This is personal opinion/advice not medical.

Hi! I had a surgery on Friday on my right foot. My big toe had a moderate bunion as well as my pinky toe (tailors bunion). Doctor had to break both bones. My question is if anyone has some experience with this type of surgery? How long will it take before I can ditch the crutches and walk in orthopedic boot? My pain has subsided from a 10 to a 3. I am anxious to be able to take care of myself again. Any input or advice is greatly appreciated!

I don't think that praying is the problem here. The problem is that this nurse leaves the floor without making sure that someone can/wants to cover for her. She cannot leave the patients for whatever the reason. What if one of them dies? Is that a risk one is willing to take? What's wrong with praying on the floor?

I could not understand what you wanted to say by this post? Time for prayers is not set? So she can pray at home, and not endanger patients? Am I the only one lost?