(Forgive the early submission this week. Got a busy day tomorrow and last week's thread has just changed its code status to DNR, with a discharge to hospice. Thankfully, most of the family agrees. Unfortunately, one person thinks I'm trying to get more inheritance than Farawyn, but thankfully that's what probate lawyers are for.)
This week, I have learned:
Creatinine can go from 9 to 1.9 in 12 hours. Then 0.65, 24 hours after that, with 13,000 mL out in two shifts.
If you're prepared to ask if your patient group can be split up tomorrow, be prepared to be made out to be an a-hole in front of the rest of the staff just for asking.
My legs are a-holes.
Furry woodland creatures are terrifying.
Metoprolol is a hell of a drug.
Cardiologists should consult nephrologists for beta blocker dosing once a creatinine hits, like, 2.
Some patients would rather walk across the room to pull the code blue button rather then push the nurse call button on their remote they've had glued to their hands for days.
It appears the end of August is "Celebrate Right Before Shift Change Disasters" season.
There are two miserable ladies who post in every thread. But now I'll never know who they are.
There is a person with an STD in their colostomy stoma.
An iPhone can delete all of your contacts in one area code and rename all of your contacts 'Steve'.
I am incredibly frustrated that hospitalists don't clarify code status at admission. Families are SHOCKED to consider that just because their kids know what they want, doesn't mean we'll know.
The State Highway Administration employs archaeologists.
My baby turns 8 tomorrow. I remember feeling impatience at the end of that pregnancy because I wanted to KNOW her. She was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen, and has grown more so with every passing year. As fulfilled as I am by being a nurse (I was one of those disgusting "called to it" nurses. Wear gloves when you read my posts, friends. That icky stuff might be contagious.), being Mommy is my one true superpower. :)
Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.
He's 15 months. I hope so too because I really don't want to have to put school on hold, again.
Not sure if someone else has already responded...
But.... It can take about 2 weeks for a child to adjust. I hope that you find an excellent child care provider who can help both you and him transition.
It can be done.
Source: myself, a former daycare provider and preschool teacher for 10 yrs. plus I'm mom to 3, 2 of whom had to transition from home with mom to bring away from mom at older ages (2/3 and 6)!
So far this week I've learned, nursing school is not that bad, and it is. It's a lot of work, but because of the many tips and advice I've read here on AN over the past 2 to 3 years makes me feel more prepared /familiar /not quite so shocked at nursing school.
My planner is already overwhelmed lol.
Studying past 9/10pm does nothing for me. I'd rather arrive at school at 830 for a 1030 class and study then.
After spending a year doing prerequisites only 2 days a week (combination of on campus and online classes) I'm finding driving to campus every day tedious, especially with all the roadwork still in progress.
I've learned that I can be louder than a roomful of wound up 7th grade boys.
Fear The Mommy Voice.
My daughter still insists that my Mom Voice can make grown men cry.
She might be right. I once subdued a prima Donna Orthopod with it, and after the dust settled he said "You must have kids. Only a Mom could talk to me like that and get away with it!"
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Not sure if someone else has already responded...
But.... It can take about 2 weeks for a child to adjust. I hope that you find an excellent child care provider who can help both you and him transition.
It can be done.
Source: myself, a former daycare provider and preschool teacher for 10 yrs. plus I'm mom to 3, 2 of whom had to transition from home with mom to bring away from mom at older ages (2/3 and 6)!
((((Hugs To you Mama)))
Well it seems I have to go a different route with school since the economy & the oil field are putting my husband out of a job but thanks for your great advice. *hugs*
WellThatsOod
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Oh man 😕