CardiacDork

CardiacDork MSN, RN

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  1. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    This storm keeps changing tracks. Earlier today I thought I could return home because the freeway to my home was clear but the storm stalled again and moved North West and now however it's starting to...

  2. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Very tired guys. Been here for 90

  3. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    It is political. And this is not the place. You are assuming I'm wound up. You are assuming I'm tired. You're assuming all these things. And you're not the one in my position. So why don't you stop...

  4. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    When I mentioned Americanism and being American, it does not take away from other countries. Please, this is not a thread for politics, so to the user that made assumptions about MY thoughts Please...

  5. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Um okay, I'm gonna be straight up with you. I think you meant well but you came off patronizing and rude. Do not assume what I'm thinking, I'm simply proud of how we're all helping each other. WHEN...

  6. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone NEEDS to watch this to understand the magnitude WATCH: Astounding video shows numerous... - Good Morning

  7. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    It's also a lot of neighbors helping neighbors. As you may know Texans like their toys, especially south east Texas. So everyone is using their boats to rescue people. There's a video somewhere online...

  8. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank all the states that also pitching in. NYC firefighters for example coming to help. Our Cajun neighbors in Louisiana driving over here in their shallow water air/pond/swamp boats....

  9. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am being paid 24/7 and being fed and provided a bed. I appreciate my employer and their

  10. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Our entire city is underwater. My Facebook feed is filled with request for boats and rescue missions. The Coast Guard has been deployed. It has been truly bitter, but with a touch of sweet for sure....

  11. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I am still safe. Mom is still safe. Entire city is underwater. Rain is not forecasted to stop. The tropical phenomenon has opted to lag and stay ove us. I'm completely disconnected from the...

  12. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I'm safe! I'm a little insane! And YES I am being compensated for ALL my time here sleep and duty. I am also being fed by the hospital. I slept in a hospital bed and took a hot shower. My mom is

  13. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Be safe! I'll try to keep everyone updated. One thing is for sure is that I haven't gotten a lick of sleep (well like 3 to 4 hours). Gonna try and get in at least 2 more hours of sleep

  14. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are evacuating patients? But they are keeping essential staff for

  15. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    This is a pain in the

  16. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious ...!?!? No A/C? What? I don't wanna sound like a brat but how the hell am I suppose to work with NO A/C?

  17. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely, I've thought of this. I'm parking in the parking garage high

  18. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I think my mom will be able to care for herself. I'm just worrying excessively. She works full time as massage therapist and is fit and healthy apart from her hypertension. I bought her food and...

  19. Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest worry is truly not being able to make it. I mean if the roads are flooded, am I suppose to risk my life to make it to work? Sigh. I guess we will see how this plays out. I already bought...

  20. IV Piggyback

    CardiacDork replied to rockster26's topic in General Students

    I work in the ICU and sometimes have TONS of drips and meds to administer. I've also done a double piggyback system. I'll set up to primary bags running at a TKO rate or 5 cc/hr and one of those will...

  21. Why do We eat our young?

    CardiacDork replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes when I'm trying to eat healthy and I forget my lunch, nothing is as satisfying at the fresh taste of a brand new

  22. Any NP here? Advices please

    CardiacDork replied to QqGgKk's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Um that's not

  23. Are For Profit Schools really BAD?

    CardiacDork replied to Schneid1's topic in General Nursing

    Ask ICUman ... he went to a for profit. I personally wouldn't

  24. Everyone is in NP school !

    CardiacDork replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I strongly agree with your last point,

  25. Clinical skills woes.

    CardiacDork posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey! I'm an MICU/CCU Nurse. My total nursing experience is now about 3.5 years. By the time I apply to CRNA school I'll have about 5-6 years total under my belt. My biggest reservation is that I'll...