(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. :)
Today, mere moments ago, I learned that you can click on the little number next to your name at the top of the website (if you have an alert) and it'll take you straight to your inbox. I'd been clicking on my name, scrolling down to inbox, and clicking again like a sucker this whole time!
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Yes, being on Topamax makes you unable to find your words.
I was teaching at "the school that shall not be named" that I mentioned in "the thread that shall not be named" when I started on Topamax. I could never think of the word I needed to use.
I was always, "you know, the pink flippy thing with the clicker whatchamadoodle.."
And we wonder why the resulting MAs were incompetent?? HA!
On the bright side, Topamax destroys all desire for sweets. I haven't eaten a dessert since 2009 and my words came back after a few months.
I'm on 300mg BID & some times I have issues not being able to find words but for the most part it works brilliantly to control my seizures. I know it's a great appetite suppressant, that's also why I love it.
I have learned that no matter who the resident is or how stubborn they can be, you still have to respect them to some extent. There's a resident at the nursing home I work at who is blind and is very particular in her ways on how she wants to be taken care of and when. At the start of her arrival, I couldn't get past her stubborness and outspoken self, but recently she's becoming one of my favorite residents to take care of. A lot of people don't like her at all, but I do. She has a great sense of humor and she is a tough lady. If you can get past her set ways of doing things then she's not a difficult person to deal with. I've learned to be patient with her and actually get to know her as a person.
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I've learned that seeing a beautiful teenage girl cut herself makes my heart hurt.
Don't work teen drug rehab, it was a lot of psych - which I enjoyed! But I would get attached to some of the girls & really try to help them. I will never forget the one girl who completely lost it, tried to kill herself & they called 911 on her. I really tried to help her. I would go back to that job if it didn't pay so poorly & have p1ss poor insurance.
Don't work teen drug rehab, it was a lot of psych - which I enjoyed! But I would get attached to some of the girls & really try to help them. I will never forget the one girl who completely lost it, tried to kill herself & they called 911 on her. I really tried to help her. I would go back to that job if it didn't pay so poorly & have p1ss poor insurance.
1. I found out that working full time and taking 3 courses is not as scary as I thought. However, I feel bad cause my puppies and husband are most definitely going to be neglected this semester. Sorry Babes
2. This video has moved to the top of my favorite videos list. And I will learn how to do this one fabulous day!
Yes, being on Topamax makes you unable to find your words.
I was teaching at "the school that shall not be named" that I mentioned in "the thread that shall not be named" when I started on Topamax. I could never think of the word I needed to use.
I was always, "you know, the pink flippy thing with the clicker whatchamadoodle.."
And we wonder why the resulting MAs were incompetent?? HA!
On the bright side, Topamax destroys all desire for sweets. I haven't eaten a dessert since 2009 and my words came back after a few months.
Omg while I was on it I had to set alarms to remind myself to eat!
I really tried to help her. I would go back to that job if it didn't pay so poorly & have p1ss poor insurance.
Farawyn
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Dude.