@KarenKilgariff O.M.G. Listening to DYNAR podcast (1st time), discussion of tv show predictability like comfort food, reassuring, etc. I see now I watch(ed) as a way (among others) to soothe the trauma of a chaotic/abusive past. Amazing revelation. TY.
@blueeyednurse_ Nursing is a second career for me. I casually mentioned I graduated high school in 1987 to my preceptor and she gave me a dead stare and said โI was 7.โ Yep.
Cheers to all of the physicians out there today, on #NationalDoctorsDay. We notice when show up early to round, when you check in with the RN to see if they have concerns, when you have those tough convos, and when you bear that tremendous responsibility of being a provider.
Pt verbally abusive, racist. ask the attending if a psych consult is an option...โyou can give a pill for depression and it may work but there is no pill for being an asshole.โ
There is little in life that compares to the stress of being an ICU nurse responsible for 3 critically ill patients, whose coworkers all have 3 as well, dealing with multiple patients who are unstable, codes, and no CNA or secretary.
@lubdubscrubs A variety of Nike and New balance, 1/2 size bigger than normal, all with Sole โorthoticsโ inserted. You can buy these online and warm them in the oven for a few minutes and they mold to your feet. When I mold them i underpronate a bit since I tend to overpronate normally.
@TheNerdyNurse The psychology of dealing with refusal to change code status of a very ill patient. 4 VP, 4+ pitting edema, HD, intubated, no weaning...