nicole_west

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1. Tell me about your first pt to code...

   nicole_west replied to MrsICURN14's topic in CCU

   It's different for everyone but generally the more exposure you get the easier it is. I worked in operating theatres for years where intubation was a routine thing so when I worked on the ward and there was an arrest (code) I just went into automati...

2. Did you know? "Code Brown" means tornado. . .LMAO!

   nicole_west replied to delphine22's topic in General Nursing

   We have standardised codes in Australia but isn't sad that this isn't international? So many nurses travel and work abroad and it is very confusing to unlearn what you know and learn a new way! Code Blue - medical emergency Code Black - personal thr...

3. The grayness of nursing...

   nicole_west replied to Happynurse12's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all this is my first post from Tasmania Australia. I have been reading your comments with interest and some amusement too. I have worked in many different nursing roles but my current job is probably the most removed from nursing pursae thus far....