Second semester in clinicals and on the first day we had a code blue, I was able to jump in and do cpr and we were able to get a pulse. It was such a rush and amazing experience. Very hard to do with an N95 sucked to your face but so worth it!
Thank you so much for this. As a nursing student, code blues give me intense anxiety especially with a ton of people surrounding you and possibly rushing you. This is great information! I will def be watching this video multiple times to learn from it.
Oh my God I loved this video, so real, as an ICU CNA I wish family knew how hard everyone tries to save their family members but is the job, as a student I love the way you teach and I understand you so well so been obsessed with your channel since I found you! Thank you so much!
This was amazing to watch before experiencing my first few codes in psych! Even when I didn't know what to do, or there wasn't anything for me to jump into, taking time-stamped notes was SO helpful for documentation. The other nurses were always so grateful. Codes often feel longer than they are, so nobody really knows what happened when.
A strong point is to respect all of your team members during a code. You will be working with people who are stronger or weaker in certain areas than you... which does NOT give you the right to disrespect, belittle, antagonize, or snap at others. I’ve seen Bullies do this several times. If you want to be a little B*tch, get out of the room. Your toxicity is only creating a negative environment than can potentially increase the chances of the patient NOT surviving.
We have stools in all rooms for cpr so we can get up high enough and administer proper compressions at my new hospital and it’s a game changer and we can do it longer without tiring out
Thank you for this. I'm still in school, and I've never experienced a code blue in my life. But at least now I know I'll be helpful if write down all the details of the situation. Gotta brush up on cpr too, since it's not something I use everyday.
Thank you for posting! I am glad to have you for a reference as Im studying for NCLEX. Also, I appreciate the real world advice because Ill be starting a med/surg telemetry unit soon as a new grad and this and your new grad video helped answer some of my questions of what to expect! :)
You are so welcome! So glad my experiences and perspective have been helpful for you!! I wish you the best of luck in your new job... remember to be patient and gentle with yourself - there is a A LOT to learn as a new nurse. You got this!!
This was great thankyou. I have a 2nd year Placement in Medical coming up so now I know what to run past my Clinical Partner. I've worked in Childcare for thirty years so ungracious families are nothing new to me.
What scares me is being the first one to see the patient coding. Like, do I feel for a pulse and then yell for help/start compressions? If so, I'm scared I'll feel for a pulse, and with all of that adrenaline running, I won't feel a pulse and accidentally begin compressions on someone w a pulse
I work in the Ed and clients at risk are usually already on monitors and receive regular ekgs. They also mainly come from outside from an ambulance. When you’re in the moment your body is in work mode and you always have staff around you. Ask another nurse to check with you, you’re never alone thankfully
Begin compressions when you don't feel a pulse and absolutely grab the ambu-bag and ventilate if the patient is not breathing spontaneously or is breathing shallow (or....is cyanotic lol.)
I am a newly graduate nurse therefore I am nervous. Recently I have completed my nursing course in Germany. I want to work at a hospital to gain more experience therefore I am more anxious.
I really needed to hear this. I came to a point where I kind of doubted myself for hearing such negative reactions from the patient's family. At the end of the day, as nurses, We are all trying our best for our patients. Thank you so much for this wonderful video of yours. By the way, I passed my nclex last month and I owe this all to you guys. you're such a blessing Cathy and Meris.🥰🥰🥰
You are so welcome! So glad that my videos have helped you. Please feel free to share a link to my website with your classmates and friends in Nursing School. Best of luck! :)
Second semester in clinicals and on the first day we had a code blue, I was able to jump in and do cpr and we were able to get a pulse. It was such a rush and amazing experience. Very hard to do with an N95 sucked to your face but so worth it!
Thank you so much for this. As a nursing student, code blues give me intense anxiety especially with a ton of people surrounding you and possibly rushing you. This is great information! I will def be watching this video multiple times to learn from it.
Oh my God I loved this video, so real, as an ICU CNA I wish family knew how hard everyone tries to save their family members but is the job, as a student I love the way you teach and I understand you so well so been obsessed with your channel since I found you! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!! So glad my videos and teaching style have been helpful for you. Thank you for watching! ❤️
This was amazing to watch before experiencing my first few codes in psych! Even when I didn't know what to do, or there wasn't anything for me to jump into, taking time-stamped notes was SO helpful for documentation. The other nurses were always so grateful. Codes often feel longer than they are, so nobody really knows what happened when.
You never know how it feels till you do one!
A strong point is to respect all of your team members during a code. You will be working with people who are stronger or weaker in certain areas than you... which does NOT give you the right to disrespect, belittle, antagonize, or snap at others. I’ve seen Bullies do this several times. If you want to be a little B*tch, get out of the room. Your toxicity is only creating a negative environment than can potentially increase the chances of the patient NOT surviving.
We have stools in all rooms for cpr so we can get up high enough and administer proper compressions at my new hospital and it’s a game changer and we can do it longer without tiring out
So smart!! I will pass that suggestion along to my management at the hospital.
Thank you for this. I'm still in school, and I've never experienced a code blue in my life. But at least now I know I'll be helpful if write down all the details of the situation. Gotta brush up on cpr too, since it's not something I use everyday.
Great take-aways!!
Thank you for posting! I am glad to have you for a reference as Im studying for NCLEX. Also, I appreciate the real world advice because Ill be starting a med/surg telemetry unit soon as a new grad and this and your new grad video helped answer some of my questions of what to expect! :)
You are so welcome! So glad my experiences and perspective have been helpful for you!! I wish you the best of luck in your new job... remember to be patient and gentle with yourself - there is a A LOT to learn as a new nurse. You got this!!
This was great thankyou. I have a 2nd year Placement in Medical coming up so now I know what to run past my Clinical Partner.
I've worked in Childcare for thirty years so ungracious families are nothing new to me.
Thank you for posting this! We’re all going to have our first time for everything in this field especially hospital RNs
Yes!
What scares me is being the first one to see the patient coding. Like, do I feel for a pulse and then yell for help/start compressions? If so, I'm scared I'll feel for a pulse, and with all of that adrenaline running, I won't feel a pulse and accidentally begin compressions on someone w a pulse
I work in the Ed and clients at risk are usually already on monitors and receive regular ekgs. They also mainly come from outside from an ambulance. When you’re in the moment your body is in work mode and you always have staff around you. Ask another nurse to check with you, you’re never alone thankfully
Thank you Cathy! Keep up with the good work!
In what situations do you begin compression on a patient? In what situations do you need to use an ambu bag?
Begin compressions when you don't feel a pulse and absolutely grab the ambu-bag and ventilate if the patient is not breathing spontaneously or is breathing shallow (or....is cyanotic lol.)
I am a newly graduate nurse therefore I am nervous. Recently I have completed my nursing course in Germany. I want to work at a hospital to gain more experience therefore I am more anxious.
Would you please do an episode about ngt complications esp. to stuporous pt.tnx.
That was good video on Code blue and different roles. Different things that can happen.
Thank you!
Thank you for this video it was very helpful
What supplies are u supposed to get? Isnt it all in crash cart?
“Some people are Super into it “ I giggled lol
I really needed to hear this. I came to a point where I kind of doubted myself for hearing such negative reactions from the patient's family. At the end of the day, as nurses, We are all trying our best for our patients. Thank you so much for this wonderful video of yours. By the way, I passed my nclex last month and I owe this all to you guys. you're such a blessing Cathy and Meris.🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations!!! So happy we could be part of your journey to becoming a nurse!! Best of luck to you in your career! ❤️
tnx miss cathy i always watch ur video n its easy to understand❤️❤️❤️
You're welcome 😊
Will you be doing any special giveaways? Like a set of your flash cards or nursing supplies for students.
Yeah
My 1st code my shoulder was messed up for a few days😣
Oh I can relate! My neck hurt for 2 weeks after my first code.
THANK you so much. ❤
You are so welcome! So glad that my videos have helped you. Please feel free to share a link to my website with your classmates and friends in Nursing School. Best of luck! :)
@@LevelUpRN I'm an RN now, big thanks you you Ma'am! ❤❤❤
Nice, thank you ma’am! :)
Any time!
Great video!
How did u respond to the husbands accusations?
'half a dozen'; why not just say '6" ?
cause she can?