AceOfHearts<3

AceOfHearts<3

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  1. Nervous about surgery

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to TNnurse01's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get to pick mine as it was the result of an accident. I really could not have received better care though- I think I got extra special care since they all knew I was one of them. I do think...

  2. Nervous about surgery

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to TNnurse01's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes! I found myself unexpectedly in the OR recently, but since it was unexpected I didn't have time to be nervous. The post-op n/v really shouldn't be too much of a worry- as you know you can...

  3. Telemetry nurse to ICU?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I did tele after finishing school then moved on to ICU. I've been in the ICU for a little under a year and love it. Once you reach that year mark I'd start keeping your eyes open for open

  4. Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I thought toradol is the first drug of choice for kidney

  5. Hung my own blood! :-)

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    That is so awesome! As soon as I'm back on my feet donating is on my to-do

  6. Hospital Ad Campaigns

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Sirius XM radio since it's commercial free. I haven't listened lately though since I'm home on STD due to a car accident. I'm not a big tv watcher, but I've been watching a lot (when not...

  7. Disability insurance?

    AceOfHearts<3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have their own disability insurance? I have some coverage through work and with my auto insurance policy, but I had been thinking of adding additional coverage. I was in a car accident...

  8. How to find the best shoes -- & other ways to prevent aching feet and blisters?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Compression socks. My favorite brand is Danish Endurance from Amazon. They don't rub and cause blisters on my toes like some others I've tried because of

  9. What’s in your bag/what should I have as a newbie?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Forgot these items: Charging cord for my phone, hair ties/headband, and some pads/tampons for emergencies. I keep some of this stuff in my locker, but most of it I keep in my bag since I don't always...

  10. What’s in your bag/what should I have as a newbie?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear compression socks- ordered a bunch on Amazon until I found some I really liked. I wear pricey sneakers that I replace every 6 months or so. I keep extra pens in my bag and locker. A good...

  11. Memorizing drug interactions!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Banana nut's topic in General Students

    Why would it matter for you to know that levophed is compatible with potassium chloride, fentanyl, propofol, etc. if you don't work in critical care? Certain meds we use all the time we know...

  12. Schools with not a lot of prereqs for ABSN

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to tarahlee's topic in General Students

    You're asking for the stars and the moon- less prereqs and less money. You're post kind of rubs me the wrong way- like you're looking for a shortcut and not willing to put in the time and effort. As a...

  13. Cardiac Step Down- ACLS Required for RN's?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to NurseFidg's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I worked on a tele unit before becoming an ICU nurse. The acuity could range from med-surg dumping ground to patients that should have been in stepdown. It was a very large level 2 trauma center...

  14. How to get a critical care position after med-surg

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to independentkitten's topic in Critical Care

    You won't need to qualify for a residency program after 1 year because you will be an experienced nurse. I didn't get my ICU position through a residency- those are just for new grads. I did have a...

  15. Training pathways in ICU

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to LibertarianNurse's topic in Critical Care

    I think your poll needs to be a select all that apply. I agree nurse residencies for new grads are beneficial. I don't think experienced nurses need to go through a residency, but should be given the...

  16. Not Studying & Passing NS

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in General Students

    I did an accelerated program too and the first semester was a piece of cake for me. I had to study more for the others, but I didn't study as much as some of my other classmates (and others studied...

  17. I don't enjoy going to clinical

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to sl0352's topic in General Students

    Grey's is fake, fake, fake. I think the only really true thing is how they try not to kill patients. I'm really shaking my head at that statement. Working in a hospital is NOTHING like Grey's or any...

  18. New grad overwhelmed in ICU

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to novicenrs's topic in MICU, SICU

    Remember everyone starts from somewhere and that doctors aren't born knowing everything- they too were once beginners. Some of the residents in my ICU got a talking to by the attending this week, so...

  19. How to get a critical care position after med-surg

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to independentkitten's topic in Critical Care

    I started in ICU after 1.5 years on a telemetry unit. I did cardiac drips, my own rhythm monitoring, etc. You will be more marketable after gaining at least a year of experience. You also should be...

  20. Am I too small to be a nurse?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Sour Lemon- I wouldn't necessarily try to gain weight unless your HCP says you should. What I would work on gaining is muscle mass. I'm working on that myself (trying to gain muscle and...

  21. Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to MsNewbee's topic in General Nursing

    Patients have absolutely NO right to abuse us. Her behavior was so far from acceptable and should have been addressed as soon as it started. It is not ok to abuse the call bell or to scream and...

  22. Am I too small to be a nurse?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ICU and we have several stools. If we have a code or are preparing for an imminent code we ALWAYS grab a stool- it's habit at this point to get the crash cart and have somebody grab a...

  23. Am I too small to be a nurse?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse that is less than 5ft tall. I'm only 5ft 3in myself (but I weigh quite a bit more than you) and I work with other nurses my height or shorter (in addition to the nurse who is under...

  24. Nursing Shortage Debate

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to tmc843's topic in General Students

    This has been discussed sooooo many times. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/question-about-rn-1134415.html#post9622443...

  25. Learned something new from all of you :)

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    The reason behind family initiated rapid responses is very sad. One of my classes in nursing school had us watch a video on Josie's Story- a toddler who died of dehydration in Johns Hopkins. Here is a...