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What It's Like To Be...

A Nurse

Feb 27, 2024
A nurse shares intense moments from a code blue situation and humorous aspects like 'Code Brown'. The emotional toll of nursing trauma and burn victims is discussed. The precise pre-surgery routine and dynamics with young doctors are explored. Handling multiple burn patients during a crisis and the chaotic reality are depicted. Nursing passion, purpose, and challenges drive the narrative of dedication and resilience in the profession.
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  • Life-saving nature of critical Code Blue incidents with defibrillators showcased.
  • Emotional toll of witnessing severe burn cases leading to personal struggles and career redirection.

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The Impact of Code Blue Incidents

Nurse Teresa Schuster recounts a critical Code Blue incident where a patient's heart stopped during a procedure. The medical team successfully used a defibrillator to revive the patient, showcasing the life-saving nature of such events. Not all code situations involve life and death scenarios, as highlighted by the humorous example of 'Code Brown' for certain occurrences in the operating room.

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