How do you know where you would enjoy working and where you would thrive as a nurse?  Well, having worked both ED and ICU and having spent a fair amount of time on the Med-Surg units, I have a lot of observations and perspectives to share.  In this episode we talk about what makes each specialty great, what makes it challenging, and what types of nurses do well in each environment.  If you  are just starting out or been at it a while and are considering making a change, this episode is for you!

24: The Surprising Etiology of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Do you want to go from dreading emergencies to feeling confident and ready to jump into action to rescue your patient?  
Well, this show will let you see emergencies unfold through the eyes of a Rapid Response Nurse.  With real life stories from the frontlines of nursing, host Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, a Rapid Response Nurse and educator, shares her experiences at rapid response events and breaks down the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the important role the nurse plays during emergencies.

If you want to sharpen your assessment skills and learn how to think like a Rapid Response Nurse, then Sarah is here to share stories, tips, tricks, and mindsets that will prepare you to approach any emergency.

Every episode is packed full of exactly what you need to know to handle whatever crisis that could arise on your shift.  It’s one thing to get the right answer on the test, but knowing how to detect when YOUR patient is declining and what to do when YOUR patient is crashing is what will make or break your day… and might just save your patient’s life.