GSDlvrRN

GSDlvrRN MSN

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  1. Falls

    GSDlvrRN replied to Marija1's topic in General Nursing

    It is very very possible that you assessed the neuro status of the patient and didn't realize it. Did she respond when you said her name? Did she feel you touch her? Did she recognize you? Did she...

  2. What is One of the Most Memorable Moments in Your Nursing Career?

    GSDlvrRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I took care of the youngest LVAD patient we have had. I remember him telling me how he wanted to get better so he can get out of the hospital and propose to his girlfriend. It had been postponed...

  3. Falls

    GSDlvrRN replied to Marija1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it is standard to reassess a patient when something like a fall happens. That includes vitals and assessment. Neuro assessment for sure when a patient falls and has a cut on their head. Think...

  4. Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

    GSDlvrRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Something was seriously wrong to cause her to have a lapse in judgement. She was exhausted or distracted and totally engrossed in job responsibilities for this to happen. I do not believe this was...

  5. If the QT Is prolonged wouldn't the QRS Always be widened?

    GSDlvrRN replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yass. Nerds ?

  6. Would you hang these IVs?

    GSDlvrRN replied to Christina_'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have actually never heard of D2.5, but have hung D5 1/2 NS for a DKA patient because sodium was

  7. Clinical in Telemetry

    GSDlvrRN replied to Gloryfields's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I work tele! I usually give report to the student so they know what is going on with my patients. I usually get students in 3rd or 4th semester so expectations and skill level are a little higher. All...

  8. I need your help nurses

    GSDlvrRN replied to Gmissy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It helps to also make phone calls and follow up on your applications. Maybe drop off resumes. Look nice. Present yourself well. Let them know you are still interested. Give good handshakes. Make eye...

  9. Self Praise

    GSDlvrRN posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Guys. I had a thought. A good thought. I think we should praise ourselves. Nursing is a thankless job. It is not a secret that we pour ourselves into our jobs and responsibilities, nurse burnout is...

  10. How many people made it to the end of the program?

    GSDlvrRN replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

    Started with 30...graduated 27. Woop

  11. Fallouts During Nursing School

    GSDlvrRN replied to KMGS17's topic in General Students

    I went through all pre requisites, did partner projects and such, celebrated getting into nursins school, had drinks and vented to each other throughout nursing school, and celebrated finals and such...

  12. RN school while in High School?

    GSDlvrRN replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually offended at the thought of this. I mean come on, high school minds are not mature enough to handle nursing in the real world. 20 something year old minds aren't mature enough sometimes...

  13. Who designs the layouts of these hospitals anyway??!!

    GSDlvrRN replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Other equipment meaning IV poles, work stations on wheels, bipap, suction, commode, high flow oxygen, LVADs, chest tubes, and bedside

  14. New Grad Application Rejection

    GSDlvrRN replied to CBerries's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    And by the way...there is not a nursing shortage. I live in central california, and with all of the 900ish new grads graduating every December and June, jobs are filled. The issue is that there is a...

  15. New Grad Application Rejection

    GSDlvrRN replied to CBerries's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Being a new grad can be so discouraging. I wouldn't be opposed to working LTC temporarily. It is undesirable but very very valuable work. I started in an LTC, then worked in corrections, and landed my...

  16. If you could speak your mind...

    GSDlvrRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are situations that arise at work when I respond professionally, but there is often things running through my head that I want to say but I don't. I'm only thinking it! I want to start this...

  17. If you could speak your mind...

    GSDlvrRN replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few days ago i had a patient with what the resident called cardiac wheezes. Patient was admitted for CHF exacerbation, she had been diuresed thoroughly for 7 days. BNP was greatly reduced. The...

  18. Should I have accessed her port?

    GSDlvrRN replied to guest947568's topic in General Nursing

    Does your manager expect you to give patients whatever they want??? You did the right thing by using your

  19. **** I've seen

    GSDlvrRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello allnurses! It's been awhile and I'm glad to be back. I work telemetry now (my unit spans 2 floors at the hospital I work at and we take care a wide variety of oatients including medical...

  20. How do you decompress?

    GSDlvrRN replied to BarrelOfMonkeys's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like to crochet! I make blankets and sweaters for my husband and I and our family. I also get tattooed often. Haha my husband is working on subjects and Im his favorite canvas ???I relax...

  21. If you could speak your mind...

    GSDlvrRN replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bump!

  22. Why do we do codes?

    GSDlvrRN replied to scrubs0204's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I want to honor patient's and families wishes. I worked at a nursing home for 9 months before my current job at a jail and I had some patients in their 90s (some on hospice), with low quality...

  23. Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    GSDlvrRN replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't the answer a matter of opinion? I feel like "coolest" and "glamorous" are immature ways to describe a

  24. Make It STOP!

    GSDlvrRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    "I have applied for 100 jobs and no one will hire me! I don't understand!! I have a 4.0 GPA and was valedictorian in high school, captain of the volley ball team, deans list every year, president of...

  25. Depressed

    GSDlvrRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello, I really need advice right now. I have mental illness, I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was 19 (5 years ago). I don't have any close relationships. I had a close relationship with my now ex...