Do you carry around your stethoscope?

4 I carried my stethoscope when I first started my job on the floor. I was being the "good new nurse" and did head-toe assx, check for PERRLA on a regardless of patient's neurostatus, checked for 4 points pulses, auscultated for breath sou

weekend work Harder?

Do you feel working on the weekends are more hecktic due to so much family being in the room? Quote from northmississippiDo you feel working on the weekends are more hecktic due to so much family being in the room?

Comment: No. I prefer weekends. -

ZDogg MD pays tribute to nurses

3 I discovered this guy through Gomerblog and he's HILARIOUS!

I Try (To Be A Nurse) | Macy Gray Parody | ZDoggMD.com: I Try (To Be A Nurse) | Macy Gray Parody | ZDoggMD.com - YouTube Love his videos! He has about 20-30ish of them.

Comment: Actually

CPR online?

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Sickle Cell Disease!

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Also, what brings on a crisis? It depends on the degree of genetic defect. Normal hemogl

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Feeling faint from the fear of fainting

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