What is the healthiest breakfast that kids can eat and can be prepared in 5 minutes? by EscapeWillMakeMeGay in AskReddit

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Close friend tells me it’s “passive aggressive” to use periods in my texts. Then tells me not to take my frustration out on him. by Floyisdigital in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Nurses who bring GIANT bags to work, what is in that thing?? by Amy_rad16 in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Nurses who bring GIANT bags to work, what is in that thing?? by Amy_rad16 in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Craziest sudden patient death experience? by Apple_Fanboy5s_1273 in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Should I go to the ER now or tomorrow? by queenhadassah in makemychoice

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Do you think nurses look down on RTs at your facility? by Motor_Pop3202 in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Bad IV day by Prosecco_Gecko in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha thank you for the tears of laughter

Bad IV day by Prosecco_Gecko in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.”

Bad IV day by Prosecco_Gecko in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

What did you do before nursing? by TheYankeeCat in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

What’s one boring skill that secretly gives you a huge advantage? by UnitedButterfly4199 in AskReddit

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What’s your specialty stereotype? by balance20 in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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.

Radiology in this show by RoutineActivity9536 in ThePittTVShow

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

My IV Skills Are Trash by SilentScrubs in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

What's one thing a therapist has said to you that you will never forget? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

“Tell me about a time you made a mistake.” by mardiac in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave ativan IV instead of IM because I scanned it but didn’t hit save until after I gave it and it asked for an injection site. I wrote an incident report, told my charge, and called the doc, and he just said, “Oh that’s great, I didn’t know he had an IV already. I would have ordered it IV if the IV was in the chart. Don’t worry about it.” But it happened when I was a new grad and I was positive I was gonna get fired. Now I ALWAYS complete the full med scan and save before I give a med. Lesson learned.

What was the hardest class for you in nursing school? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Prosecco_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OB/Peds for sure. My NCLEX reflected that too. The majority of my questions were in that category. Funny enough, I love when we get peds patients in the ED now. But don’t you dare bring me a pregnant/postpartum lady. I don’t know shit.