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There was a day at clinical way back when I was in There was a day at clinical way back when I was in nursing school 10 years ago. It’s funny how some of the simplest of conversations you remember forever. 

My preceptor asked me how I liked my coffee, and scared and passive little me mumbled “oh, however…”

She looked at me and told me, “Always know what you want. So how do you like your coffee?”

Black I said. 

Always know what you want. ☕️

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Precedex Education! 💉⁣ We love precedex in th Precedex Education! 💉⁣
We love precedex in the OR, but I didn’t so much in the ICU 😂 ⁣
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Another quarter down only ONE MORE to go 😀 3 mo Another quarter down only ONE MORE to go 😀
3 more months until graduation!! 🎓👩🏻‍🎓
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⏰ 2,200 hours of clinical experience down and some more to go BUT
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I highly do not recommend tag-teaming a case with I highly do not recommend tag-teaming a case with your friend cause you will end up dying from laughter at each other the entire time. 🫀💉 @ed.tee 
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PROPOFOL FACTS🤍😴💤 Did you know the last 2 PROPOFOL FACTS🤍😴💤
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Nurse Anesthetist loaaaaadingggggg… ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nurse Anesthetist loaaaaadingggggg…
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I thought I’d be all coordinated and wear this c I thought I’d be all coordinated and wear this cap for dental cases, then the OR nurse asked me if there were butt cracks on my cap & now I’ll never unsee it 😂 🍑 looks like this is my new endo cap 💩

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I’ve been seeing so many versions of what happen I’ve been seeing so many versions of what happened with #radondavaught that me & my roommate found the official court documents & photo evidence for those who are interested in what happened in the words of RaDonda herself. In general, don’t ever trust what comments you read on social media, & read the facts before forming your opinion, regardless of what stance you take. This is an unfortunate circumstance for everyone involved & I am so SO ready for the nursing profession to start to feel passionate and empowered again. 😕 Swipe to read, what do you guys think?
Let’s talk about blood transfusion! 🩸⁣ ⁣ Let’s talk about blood transfusion! 🩸⁣
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𝐩𝐑𝐁𝐂𝐬 ⁣
🔴 Transfusing 1 unit of pRBCs raises Hgb ~ 1g/dL & Hct by 2-3%. This provides a good estimate of where you should be at without drawing labs.⁣
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🔴 There are 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 that increase the shelf-life of blood. ⁣
- 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞: anticoagulant. You don’t want your blood clotting in the bag! It inhibits calcium. Keep this in mind if giving multiple units, could lead to hypocalcemia. ⁣
- 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞: substrate for glycolysis for energy (ATP). This prevents the RBC from using the oxygen they’re transporting to the tissues. ⁣
- 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞: a buffer that prevents acidosis⁣
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🔴 Although these additives are great to prolong banked blood, they also come with consequences the longer the blood sits there. ⁣
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𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 include:⁣
- ↓ 𝐩𝐇 = ↑ lactic acid = bad⁣
- ↑ 𝐊 (keep in mind for renal fail pts). Hyperkalemia can result from an impaired RBC cell membrane that happens with stored blood, causing K to leak out. ⁣
- ↓ 𝟐,𝟑 𝐃𝐏𝐆 = ↓O2 release to the tissues. Which is the whole point of RBCs right. To deliver oxygen to the body. This is why with ECMO patients we used to ask blood bank for our blood to be <10 days old, to get the max benefit for these sick hypoxic patients. ⁣
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🔴What does 𝘭𝘦𝘶𝘬𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 mean? You’ll see this a lot on your blood bags. Leuko = WBC, reduced. This reduces/removes WBCs from pRBCs. This decreases the risk of febrile transfusion reactions & other adverse effects. ⁣
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It was a cool day. I remember the first time an an It was a cool day. I remember the first time an anesthesiologist went to intubate and he let me peek at the vocal cords when I was 15. I fell in love with anesthesia that day. 

Early on in clinical, I would think of that moment sometimes & wonder how he was able to do that so gracefully. I remember being so overwhelmed with intubating - how was he able to keep that perfect view for so long and so casually? I felt like I had seconds before I would lose my view and struggle to find it again. I felt like that would never be me and that I was a failure. 

I remember being asked by preceptors to explain each step of what I was doing during induction, and how my mind would literally black out cause I was trying so hard to focus on the tasks. How could they expect me to say everything out loud and the rationale plus answer their questions during such a critical moment? 

Today there were 2 nursing students shadowing in the OR, & my preceptor told me to explain everything I was doing & then I did. And when I went to intubate I got my view & asked them both if they wanted to see & then they did. And idk if I’m emotional because I’ve had 3 hours of sleep or cause that was just kinda cool because I finally felt competent enough to do what that MD did 15 years ago but yeah it was a good day.

Sassy Anesthesia

summer beauty trends,smashbox, Anastasia modern renaissance, tatcha, piper wai, on white fur
Beauty

Summer Beauty Trends for 2017

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017

So who else did a massive haul at Sephora for their VIB Rouge sale?! I finally bought some items that have been on my list for awhile and stocked up on some popular summer beauty trends. Here’s what I’ve loved this month!

Smashbox’s Be Legendary Liquid Lip in “Petal Metal” – So I’ve been seeing this everywhere on Youtube and Instagram so I obviously had to give it a try. The metallic lip is super in right now, and this one is a metallic rose gold (how trendy of smashbox). It goes on more like a gloss compared to an actual liquid lipstick. But it’s hydrating and the metallic color doesn’t crack – it fades evenly. I reapplied every couple of hours since it is more of a gloss. The color is gorgeous though, and I feel like the shade would be flattering on the majority of people who wear it. Get it here with free shipping: Smashbox Be Legendary Liquid Metal Liquid Lip – Petal Metal.

Smashbox petal metal lipstick on wood

 

Tatcha’s Skincare Trial Set – This set included Tatcha’s cleansing oil, polished classic rice enzyme powder, silk moisturizing cream, and dewy skin mist. I loved the cleansing oil as my skin is super dry. I’ve had to stop using most cleansers as they just dry me out. This oil does not – and melts off any makeup. It contains antiaging green tea and red algae. Loved this product!

I followed the cleanser with the rice enzyme powder mixed with a little water. The powder turns to a foam, and its an extremely gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin and help soften and smooth out pores. After washing my face, I finished with the silk moisturizer, containing…silk! Additionally, it has pearl extract which helps support collagen production to reduce fine lines. This is a thicker moisturizer which I love. My skin is extremely sensitive, so the only negative with this cream would be the fragrance. It burned a little initially, then resolved after a minute. Overall, it did keep my skin hydrated and flake-free, which is difficult to do.

Lastly, this set contained Tatcha’s dewy skin mist, which can be used before or after makeup to set. What I love about this mist is how fine the spray is, it’s a super soft mist! It contains hyaluronic acid, red algae, and green tea for hydration. It contains 20% botanical oils for a dewy, fresh finish. Unfortunately this set is no longer available 🙁 But I linked each individual item below if one of them sounded intriguing to you 🙂

Anastasia’s Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette – I feel like this palette is almost as popular as the first Naked palette when it came out. I’ve been seeing this EVERYWHERE and for a good reason! It has some trendy magentas and burnt orange colors, as well as some gorgeous neutral shimmery shades. The pigment from this palette is amazing as well and easy to blend. Also comes with a brush. I can’t wait to try so many looks with this palette! It’s perfect for summer. Snatch one up here.

Anastasia Modern Renaissance Palette on white fir

Piper Wai Natural Deodorant – I decided to try this product out as a few of my nursing coworkers love it. I’ve been wanting to switch over to a natural deodorant to stop using the ones with harmful aluminum. But I’ve been so reluctant because I really do need the clinical strength, and most natural deodorants aren’t powerful enough! This one actually holds up throughout the day! This deodorant is different in that you have to scoop the product out of the jar, then just rub the product in. It’s made with activated charcoal, so it absorbs 1000 times its weight in water, keeping you dry. The smell is light and fresh, kind of minty. I will definitely buy this product once I’m out. Disclaimer – (I received this product for free but all opinions are my own). Get it on Amazon below.

 

Dr. Jart+ Water Replenishment Mask – This mask is an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner and I totally see why! It’s full of hydration for dry skin. What’s different about this mask is that its customized to affect different areas of the face. It targets the undereye and cheek area, by applying acupressure to increase circulation to those areas causing tighter, plumper skin. It also contains collagen to firm the skin as well. It’s extremely hydrating, and all the reviews on Sephora are people raving about how this is the best mask they’ve tried. I agree! Pick it up at Sephora here.

That’s it for now guys! I hope you try out some of these summer beauty trends!

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  1. Kathleen Lisson
    June 6, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    I can’t believe I waited until I was after 40 to begin trying face masks. I’ll put this one on my list!

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There was a day at clinical way back when I was in There was a day at clinical way back when I was in nursing school 10 years ago. It’s funny how some of the simplest of conversations you remember forever. 

My preceptor asked me how I liked my coffee, and scared and passive little me mumbled “oh, however…”

She looked at me and told me, “Always know what you want. So how do you like your coffee?”

Black I said. 

Always know what you want. ☕️

#nursingschoolproblems #crnaschool #srna #anesthesiaschool #anesthesia #nursingschoolprobs #futurenurse #futurenurses #registerednurse #registerednurses #bsnrn #icunurse #icunurses #nurseanesthesia #nurseanesthetist
Precedex Education! 💉⁣ We love precedex in th Precedex Education! 💉⁣
We love precedex in the OR, but I didn’t so much in the ICU 😂 ⁣
Who’s a fan and who’s not?⁣ & save this post for reference!
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#crnaschool #anesthesia #anesthesiaeducation #icunursing #icu #icunurse #icurn #crna #srna #srnalife #srnaprobs #futurecrna #nurseanesthetist #nurseanesthesiologist #anesthesiology #nursingschooleducation #nursingeducation⁣
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Another quarter down only ONE MORE to go 😀 3 mo Another quarter down only ONE MORE to go 😀
3 more months until graduation!! 🎓👩🏻‍🎓
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⏰ 2,200 hours of clinical experience down and some more to go BUT
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The countdown begins 🎉
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#crna #srna #srnalife #srnaproblems #nurseanesthesia #nurseanesthetist #nurseanesthesiologist #anesthesiology #nurseanesthesiology #futurecrna #srnatocrna #nurseblog #icurn #crnaweek #nurseanesthesia #crna #crnaschool #srnatocrna #nurseanesthetists
I highly do not recommend tag-teaming a case with I highly do not recommend tag-teaming a case with your friend cause you will end up dying from laughter at each other the entire time. 🫀💉 @ed.tee 
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