GenieToBe

This was seen charted during the evening shift by a former colleague of mine. "Patient c/o numb and cold balls. Given hot pack to make it less cold and numb."

When i was doing the night shift, i usually would have a heavy dinner and pack a few bars of snickers to keep me on the go. It's not healthy, i know but it was the one thing i could have with me at all times. My former unit still is the busiest at night.

Let me be clear on this. I do not profess to be all knowing nor being dramatic. Frankly i'm not seeking anyone's validation here. Just FYI, the doctors that i work with are legally certified DNR like me.

My original post is not about me or my decisions (I used my personal choice as an example). I wanted to know what were your thoughts on whether you would choose C.P.R or D.N.R? My apologies if that was lost in translation.

It is legal for me, as i do have the relevant documents. Not only its on my necklace, i do have a small card in my wallet that states that I don't want to be resuscitated in any event which is certified by state.

The answer to both your questions is no in. Why prolong the inevitable? it's the same thing either way. I won't deny anyone else seeking it.

Quite recently a friend (non clinical) asked me whether hypothetically if there was a medically critical situation would i choose a life saving intervention or otherwise? Instead i showed her my necklace which i always wear which states "Do Not Resuscitate in an emergency". She was shocked. Now this decision was not done lightly. I have witnessed and performed many CPR's in my time. Personally i do think that CPR is an invasive, burdensome and punishing procedure. However, i would not deny anyone seeking this intervention. Would you choose CPR or DNR? Kindly share your opinions.

I personally don't identify myself as a nurse. However, my family does anytime they have to be admitted or go for their check-ups.

This actually happened to me and my colleague. Not only the room was painted in watery pale brownish yellow colored feces but also the three PA's and the Prof who just happened to open the door!! HAHAHAHA!!!!!!

I had a VIP patient who threw a food tray at my colleague when he didn't get his "gourmet chicken salad" for breakfast when he was admitted during lunch hour the same day. Then he complained to the charge nurse that the nurses was eating his ordered "gourmet meals".

There are many other jobs in the healthcare industry not just the bedside care (e.g. medical device manufacturer). The job requires you to give talks or provide training on the medical devices. However, the bulk of your nursing experience should come from either ICU or Oncology or Dialysis. Yes, you can have acrylic and/or long nails.

My parent's are the same.... Few years ago, my dad went to the local GP for a cough that persisted for some time. The doctor examines him. Rx mucosolvan and cough syrup. My dad tells the doc, "My daughter instructed me to take that. I did. Not working. My daughter recommended me to get a Ventolin inhaler from you." At this point, the doctor asks my dad "What does your daughter do?" "My daughter is an I.C.U nurse!"

I totally agree 100% on this..... Reminds me when i was going through the processes of getting my BSN... My then lecturer asked the lot of us to prepare a training workshop for the affiliated nursing college first year students. Let me tell you, this lecturer never even in worked in an actual hospital setting! Long story short, I did not get on well with the lecturer as many of her ways or "methods" of overcoming the "proposed situations" were ancient (e.g. over 20 to 30 years ago). Books versus Reality... That should be the OP's title.

That got me.... I just spewed tea all over my laptop

When I was working in ICU, a ventilated patient's wife actually closed the curtains preventing my colleague from seeing the ventilator. When my colleague and i opened the curtains, the wife was doing the dirty!

I had a few classmates in college named after the British royals literally. King George (Not kidding) KIng James Princessa Dyanna Ryche (pronounced Princess Diana Rich) Princessa Carollina Tutsie Prince Henriy Thyree (pronounced Prince Henry Three) They were one big happy family Then there this guy i work with, his name is Vinyl Liptarde (he goes by Vin)

I do wish i had a tape recorder too on multiple occasions. My most memorable is the time when i was in the post natal department. I was showing new parents how to bathe their newborn. While I was cleaning the newborn's face:- Newborn's father: After each feeding, is it possible to wash the baby's mouth out with Listerine? Me: Why would you want to do that? NF: Well isn't it obvious? Are you dense? The baby's mouth will smell after from all that milk! Me: Sir, why would you want to use Listerine of all things? (I was still trying to get him to see sense, i failed) NF: I like minty fresh besides i'll just get the baby to gargle it out. Me: Can newborns gargle? NF: Of course they can!! If they can vomit, they can surely gargle. *Mentally smacks forehead*

May i know what century you'd happened to be living in?? I've had patient's in their 50's give birth to twins no less.... Believe me YOU are not nearing the end.

16 patients isn't an insane amount. Try 30 instead. High census, no staff for relief and no help. That was when i first started out after 2 months of being on the job. Yes *sigh* , everything was on paper. Multiple medication orders were harder to spot. Don't get me started on the getting doctors to sign on their own orders!!! Blood draws weren't so bad if i was using a needle and syringe, but using a scalp vein set (butterfly) was a nightmare for me. Forgetting to sign orders after giving medication was common, until the management changed the system to include the prescription orders in the handing over. When you are new (speaking from experience) it takes time to adjust to the system. Half of the time, when you do reflect that is. You'd feel you could better manage your time. Being swamped (is quite common in the first year) Cheers!

Once had a patient's husband ask me whether he could use "Listerine" to wash his newborn's mouth out, to get rid of the milk smell. (I was working in L&D at the time.)

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The place were I used to work had a measly cafeteria. I've had food stolen from me on countless occasions. Half the time it was my subway sandwich. Even though I would label it, it still gets stolen. So one day, I decided enough was enough. I sprinkled some finely chopped bird's eye chilies.(It's not as hot as some other chilies but it does the trick). It went back into the fridge with it's usual label. Around break time, it was gone. It turns out that my colleague tried picking it out after the first bite and had accidentally rubbed her eyes. She had to go down to ED and well let's just say she never stole my subway sandwiches.

I left nursing last year as i could not take it anymore (the lack of leave, bad work environment, lack of staffing.... just to name a few) I soon found myself in a different environment where I actually am making a difference. Put yourself first, find a job that makes you happy not one that drains your mental health.

Graves all the way, less management.... less migraines.... Life is easier at night.