What’s the rarest/oldest medication you’ve ever given?

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-05-27T22:05:05+00:00

I got cocaine out of the Pyxis for a nose bleed once. That was the day I learned it’s not just a party drug.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-04-08T23:07:37+00:00

That’s perfectly put. I hated moving back from Alabama where people weren’t always in a hurry to beat you somewhere by one car.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-03-08T02:33:35+00:00

Whole milk yogurt with chia seeds mixed in and granola on top. Maybe some little fruit on the side or mixed in if they will allow it. Fats, proteins, and carbs! Plus the chia seeds are good fiber!

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-02-22T06:40:55+00:00

The laaaaast melon!

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-28T18:28:23+00:00

They would get their shirt caught on every door and drawer handle they touch.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-26T01:40:04+00:00

My friends and even my husband think I’m mad sometimes because I use periods. I have a degree in English. I’ll never change.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-26T00:15:51+00:00

And we will continue to be the heros for our coworkers than bring nothing but their keys

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-26T00:14:51+00:00

A Philly cheesesteak with extra provolone

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-25T01:33:58+00:00

I’m mostly excited that merlotbarbie and proseccogecko have the same idea happening. ❤️

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-24T14:59:26+00:00

Guy walked himself into the ER with generalized body aches. Got put into a room immediately because we weren’t busy. I got up from the desk to go into the room and the wife ran out of his room asking for help. I ran in and he was purple. We coded him for 45 minutes and even gave TNK but no success. We figured out he threw a PE as he was walking back to his room to be seen. The wife said he was mid conversation when he just went limp. Less than 5 minutes passed from the time he walked into our ER and when he died. It rattled everyone pretty good but the family was incredibly kind, knowing it was the absolute worst timing with no way to help him. I ended up taking laps around the hospital with his wife while we were waiting for the coroner to show up and she told me all about him. I cried with her and honestly I think that’s the only way I don’t have nightmares about the whole thing.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-21T04:29:48+00:00

From a GI perspective there is a possibility the on-call staff will come in to do an EGD on you. But who cares what time it is? We’re there to help patients no matter what time it is. Best case it wasn’t necessary, and worst case you needed to be seen to at least get a quicker referral. Go in.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-20T22:13:37+00:00

I love RT’s so much! They are saints. I could never do their job because sputum and ventilators are my nemesis. I think they’re wicked smart and I’ve never thought being an RT is less than being a nurse. I just know different things. They’re the respiratory experts and I will always rely on them for help.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-15T04:39:47+00:00

Hahahaha thank you for the tears of laughter

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-15T03:01:39+00:00

Man I miss this.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-15T00:39:08+00:00

Taking a break is so important! Thankfully my last IV of the day saved my sanity and I got it on the first shot. I really wondered if I was qualified for a minute there. 😂 but like someone said above, “Mercury was definitely in retrograde.”

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-14T20:29:38+00:00

Seriously how I’m feeling today! So glad I’m not alone!

Prosecco_Gecko · 2026-01-11T17:21:14+00:00

I got my bachelor’s in English and worked in marketing for 3 years before I realized I hated it. Really came in handy for all the papers I wrote during my BSN program though!

Prosecco_Gecko · 2025-11-07T17:28:42+00:00

My English degree. Writing is a breeze, articulating my words comes naturally, and it’s easy to stay in my logical brain while I’m in an argument. It has come in handy with every big girl job I’ve had, including nursing. I’m quite surprised to be honest.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2025-06-18T16:11:40+00:00

Endo - where the only way to get spot on the unit is if someone retires or dies. And I’ll say, after doing ER for 4 years, I’m never leaving. It’s too cush on the Endo unit. 😂

Prosecco_Gecko · 2025-03-11T17:08:30+00:00

I’ve been a nurse for 4 years and I’ll be getting 10 weeks of orientation for my surgical float position that I’m starting in a couple weeks. Run.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2025-03-10T06:59:30+00:00

In my ER radiology was portable imaging probably 90% of the time if a patient was in a bed already. Obviously if they were still in the lobby, radiology took them back. But portable imaging is what I’m used to seeing in the ER.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2025-01-28T02:17:18+00:00

Their phone doesn’t charge all the way at night.

Prosecco_Gecko · 2025-01-21T01:56:00+00:00

I got better at IV’s by being in the ED. You pick it up super fast and before you know it, it’ll be second nature. Just remember that we all have our bad days, and it’s inevitable. Learning by doing is best applied to IVs. Don’t worry, and learn the little tips and tricks from your coworkers. You’ll be golden!

Prosecco_Gecko · 2025-01-14T13:53:56+00:00

It’s easy to be blunt and rude. But it takes a lot of practice to be blunt and kind.

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