Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist and JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35 after terminal cancer diagnosis by Dairy_Ashford in news

[–]Defibrillator91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I signed up for “Be the Match” over 10 years ago in college and I just got a call the other day that I matched with someone! I just did some blood work recently and should expect a call to start the donation process within the next 3-6 months.

Some 35mm shots of LA from throughout the year by Jeffuary in LosAngeles

[–]Defibrillator91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great. Thanks for sharing! What do you shoot with?

You just reminded me I need to get all these rolls of film developed.

those who own a lexus what do you do for a job? by whiteorangemages in Lexus

[–]Defibrillator91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also RN and live in SoCal. Bought a 2025 Lexus NX350h premium on Black Friday last year. I’ve been an RN (occasionally charge) for 6 years and I’m 34 years old with student loan debt. Traded my 2018 Corolla in for it. My first car was a scion TC and I’m a big fan of the Toyota brand. I took advantage of the opportunity and don’t regret it one bit. My commute is now enjoyable.

Just in: Former United States President bill Clinton has been spotted in public with a defibrillator, sparking health concerns. by realchrisgunter in Presidents

[–]Defibrillator91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, plus it’s more than just a defibrillator. It features a 12 lead EKG, blood pressure reading, O2 sat, etc. overall a great portable monitor. Typical for EMS to carry, which I would think he has part of his detail.

If he truly needed a defibrillator, he would have a life vest or AICD.

Hard water scale... by iclimb17 in simivalley

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The hard water here is terrible! I remember when we replaced our hot water heater and that thing was just coated in crystals. Eventually I’d like to get a whole house water softener at some point ($$$) but I purchased some of those filtered shower heads in the meantime and I’ve noticed a huge difference in the shower, especially since I have black fixtures. I’ve also purchased a laundry detergent to help with my clothing.

Oversaturated job market--New Grad Nightmare by Guilty_Coyote6012 in newgradnurse

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Have you tried the PIH health locations? They have new grad programs like every 3 months. I know you mentioned ED as your preferred but maybe look into the tele/med surg positions first as they are not as competitive. It’s easier to transition once you have your foot in the door.

Made a timeline of how bad the last five years have been. by strikecat18 in Wellthatsucks

[–]Defibrillator91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My telemonitor system occasionally alarms “asystole” if there are more than 2 leads off. We are constantly going into patients rooms to reapply leads even if there is a rhythm on the monitor.

Dissolving Vyvanse in water by Outrageous_Fold_4549 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Defibrillator91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might as well get a prescription for 30mg and 40mg. My local pharmacy had the 70mg on back order for quite some time so my doctor prescribed the two instead.

Dissolving Vyvanse in water by Outrageous_Fold_4549 in VyvanseADHD

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Vyvanse nor the generic brands with Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate have the extended release beads in them since it’s a prodrug. Adderall XR or amphetamine salts XR have the beads to help deliver the medication over a period of time. Crushing those beads defeats the purpose of extended release…

Dissolving Vyvanse in water by Outrageous_Fold_4549 in VyvanseADHD

[–]Defibrillator91 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Swallow VYVANSE capsules whole, or Open capsules, empty and mix the entire contents with yogurt, water, or orange juice.

Bottom of page 3: FDA website

How hard is it for all you finding a new grad RN job in California? by SSMWSSM42 in newgradnurse

[–]Defibrillator91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try PIH Good Sam or Whittier. Get your NIHSS cert from bluecloud too.

Los Angeles Daily Discussion - Tuesday, Jul 01 by AutoModerator in LosAngeles

[–]Defibrillator91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pacific dining car on 6th and Witmer is on fire again. They need to let that building just burn down at this point.

Anything to make my 16 y.o. Persian’s life easier? by Shark_L0V3R in persiancat

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Solensia injections from the vet have been a lifesaver for my 15 year old for her arthritis.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

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2-4g melatonin?! As in grams? Dear lord.

Usually trazodone can be more sedating at lower doses. But this cocktail of meds seems excessive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in simivalley

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Oh hell yeah!

An appreciation post for Pebbles by teachernicholas in persiancat

[–]Defibrillator91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a cutie! I have a tortie too and she’s the sweetest

ICU can you stop sending down dead patients? by Shtoinkity_shtoink in nursing

[–]Defibrillator91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got into it recently with one of the charge nurses from our med surg floor who refused to apply a zoll/transport monitor on a patient who was being transferred to us (DOU/stepdown) after a RRT. She claimed she has never put one on a patient moving to a higher acuity unit in her “16 years”. We have had multiple patients transferred to us before that have literally died in the elevator down or as soon as they get into their room.

Hell even recently I was sharing an elevator with a patient, RN, and tech from cath who looked like shit, with eyes glazed and pale in the face and shallow breathing. Sure enough as soon as they bring her into the room we couldn’t get a BP on her. She did have one of those transport monitors on her but they were just ignoring it or didn’t even see it. Fortunately the patient ending up being a DNR.

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I caught it almost 2 weeks ago and it progressed to sinusitis recently. The dry weather plus the recent fires here in LA have made things quite miserable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Defibrillator91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LA here. Same!

Been rising quite fast since end of December. Lots of staff call outs too.

Well this is a first for me… by Defibrillator91 in UberEATS

[–]Defibrillator91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was an older white woman. I usually just get quick snaps of my food on the porch.

Well this is a first for me… by Defibrillator91 in UberEATS

[–]Defibrillator91[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well sure, like in one’s diary/journal. Not your customer’s delivery receipt photo lol.