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11. Pulmonologists
I did a quick head count, we have 10 Pulmonologist/Intensivist physicians working in our department. I’d like to introduce you to each, and since this is anonymous I get to be honest. (Muahahahaha). Dr. Ego: I think that’s probably the top issue I have with this physician. Don’t get me wrong, they are smart, BIG…
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10. First Responder?
I might piss some people off here. Lets start with defining the word. According to Oxford Dictionary “A first responder is a person with specialized training who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency, such as an accident, natural disaster, or terrorism. First responders typically include law…
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9. A Day in the Life of an ICU RN
1630: Time to wake up, drink water, wash face, make lunch, etc. etc… 1730: Husband comes home from work, play with doggo 1815: Leave for work 1853: Clock in 1900-2000: Shift huddle, get my assignment, report, if able look at meds due, labs that need to be drawn, overall plan for patient for the shift.…
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8. Specialty
Now that you’ve probably figured it out anyways, I’m just gonna go ahead and say it, I’m a new grad in a medical ICU. Did I ever think I would be here? Absolutely not. Do I think God lead me here? Absolutely I do. Like I told you before, I did my senior practicum in…
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7. Day 1 On My Own
Disclaimer: facts changed to protect patient confidentiality. Start of shift 1900, no resource RN this shift, no CNA’s on the floor. SBAR patient 1: admitted to floor at 1730: 89 YOM, full code, NKA. PMH: COPD, DM, HTN, AFIB on Eliquis, CAD, CHF, dementia. BIBM with c/o CP & SOB. CBG 450’s, no ketones in…
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6. Dream Job
So I graduated…what’s next? I just wanted to take a deep breath and enjoy my new found freedom. How’s the saying go…You can wish in one hand and shit in the other. I had another big feat I needed to accomplish…the NCLEX…cue the doom inducing music. I also needed to be looking into jobs, and…
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5. Dr. Black
In the case that nursing school isn’t stressful enough, let’s add in some physical assault by a professor to spice things up…said no one ever. Yep, you heard that right, physical assault. Let’s first define that. According to Wiki… “An assault is the act of inflicting physical harm or unwanted physical contact upon a person…
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4. Orientation and Katie
Showing up to this new, unfamiliar place, with new, unfamiliar people is scary. I knew nobody. I first am in a large room with booths set up everywhere, a scavenger hunt to find all the different info needed on dorm rooms, class schedules, meet the professors, school ID photo, club information. Standing in line waiting…
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3. How I got here…The end
I was crushed to put it lightly. I didn’t know what to do next. I felt pissed, angry, mad, confused, sad. So many emotions, so many questions unanswered. I didn’t know where to go or what to do next. My young brain decided it was time to do something rash. I moved to another state,…
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1. An Introduction
Where to even begin…I should preface with that I am not a professional writer. This blog will be my own personal experiences, struggles, emotions. I am not looking for fame, attention, or money. I purely wish to share my journey through my nursing career. I will have typos, I will not have proper grammar, and…
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