I am currently a registered nurse in general surgery. My specialties are bariatric, oromaxillary facial, ENT, general surgery, vascular, burns, and plastics. I am a brand new graduate nurse with 6 months of experience thus far and counting.
I hope to transition to SICU within the next year. I also plan on beginning a bridge program (RN-MSN) for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner within the next year .
A doctor used the term "septic shower" when talking with me about a patient and their presenting symptoms. She tried to explain it as:
Not "true sepsis" or bacteremia
The bodies reaction...
TheNGTKingRN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing
I started in a nurse residency. Spent weeks on units like (trauma/surg ICU, medical ICU, CTCV, medicine, and postoperative). I now work at the same hospital in general surgery... hopefully...
That is judgemental. You should explain to your boyfriend why NP matters to you and why you believe it is in your best interest. Remember that boyfriends may come and go, and it may be something you...
TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor
Gotcha. Just caught me off guard being a guy I wasn't expecting that but now I know to expect anything. Patient wasn't creepy, but I'm sure glad he wasn't my assignment! Those gaga eyes and stare were...
TheNGTKingRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing
Exactly. They separate the protein from the carbohydrates using an enzyme. I just enjoy it in comparison to the traditional protein drinks, it's easy on my digestive
I was called forth by a coworker to assist in initiating IV access on a patient that she had unsuccessfully attempted to do so on. As I walk in to the room, the patient begins to stare at me. At this...
TheNGTKingRN replied to fallonfranqui's topic in General Nursing
I am by NO means the king of proper English. I'm the NGTKing. Your essay needs some serious work. I am wondering what your first language is because you are making basic grammatical errors. The...