CardiacDork

CardiacDork MSN, RN

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  1. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    It's a simple task, yes but that doesn't mean it's the priority. It doesn't mean I'm going to stop my assessment to get the patient water (that the family is demanding), while I return a host of...

  2. PHN as prep for FNP

    CardiacDork replied to Nimrodel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's nice to see other PHN with interest in

  3. Public Health Nurses with other nursing experiences.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Cleback. Very insightful concerning NP clinical...Thanks for that! Also Bump. Any other opinions and

  4. Public Health Nurses with other nursing experiences.

    CardiacDork posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any former critical care or even acute care nurses that became Public Health Nurses? I'm interested in your role transition, in terms of hours, pay change, and overall opinion about PHN. I am...

  5. PHN as prep for FNP

    CardiacDork replied to Nimrodel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How was she able to do clinical

  6. Snow Day!

    CardiacDork replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    It snowed in Houston a few days ago and have snow covered pictures to prove it! Outside my house ... in TEXAS

  7. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yeah I'm not sure how this became a comparison of CRNAs v. NPs in terms of who is better or whatnot. I was just pointing out my new path. NP fits my personality better. Especially in a preventative...

  8. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    What I don't get is why you're trolling on me and being flat out rude, when I haven't told you one thing about your posts. It's not like a sent a legion of nurses to tell you about your sarcasm or...

  9. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I had to tell a patient to please be patient and give me time as it was only me and my one brain and two hands and two patients with multiple things that needed to be done. Then he asked me to turn...

  10. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to try an ICU like

  11. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    There's also the vibe that many hospitals give now. Flat HD screens, refrigerators, family couches, and large windows found in pt rooms. All these things while great for patient and family...

  12. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I was not being condescending about you being a student. That's how YOU feel. That's your perception. Yes you are a student and the fact is you don't know anything about being a licensed nurse and...

  13. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Who made you qualified to police the post of others and suggest what others must reflect on. In assessing my own posts, your claims are an exaggeration. Plus this is AN. People come to vent and talk...

  14. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Those images were pretty funny. Not gonna lie.

  15. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    There wasn't a floor nurse involved. Just me, the ICU nurse running with no help at the moment. At any cost, I also see your point of involving the family and I find that to be something I can employ...

  16. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Wondern Nothing wrong with ice chips, once it's been cleared by the fellow. People can and have aspirated on ice chips. In the world we live in now where everyone is so quick to sue, I rather not...

  17. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I congratulate you on your aspirations. Although only a short while ago since I've posted this, I've recently found that CRNA is not where my heart is. For the better of my own happiness, and my...

  18. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    You got that right. Few nights ago I asked the family to wait in the visitors area and the tech to show the 7 visitors my patient came with to the visitors lounge. This isn't a circus, your extended...

  19. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Thanks for your astute analysis. Yes, it's clear I am not happy with the ICU. I know this. I recognize this. Nursing is vast and the opportunities are many. Right now I have about 4 years of...

  20. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Also the families that keep firing attendants and cycle through them like underwear because no attending tells them (family or patient) what they want to hear. It's just incredibly frustrating the...

  21. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    This is most definitely the most recent encounter and more on the annoying side. But I can tell you countless stories of doped up family members and methed family members for example that ARE rude and...

  22. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it isn't 100% of the time but it's enough that's it's tangible by the nursing staff as a whole. Unfortunately in this case it was a bad combination of the family prancing into the room and...

  23. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right about the internet and google MD being a contributing factor. Just go on Facebook and analyze how people randomly post their medical questions about their kids or themselves. Then you...

  24. No Respect.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Sadly. I believe you are right on the money there. Let me tell you something, before nursing I was a very patient and optimistic human. After nursing I've become pessimistic about humanity and a...

  25. I and O how often?

    CardiacDork replied to rkealy's topic in Critical Care

    q2 vitals Output every q2 hours Input at end of shift unless otherwise