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[Arklahoma]

In my new role as Nursing Supervisor for my hospital, I'm required to attend all Code Blue's and Rapid Response Team's (Kind of like a pre-code event. Whenever a nurse thinks a patient is going downhill then they call a RR and we all show up and save the day). This is a smaller hospital, but it is three buildings and six floors to traverse. In the last couple of weeks, I've had many assault calls from our psych unit and rapid response teams. I've tried to run to get there but I just can't physically do it. I walk as fast as I can and am usually the last person to show. Anyway, last night, we had a code blue and I took off out of my office, down two hallways, up two flights of stairs, down two more hallways, and was the second one on the scene behind the ICU nurse. I even passed the pharmacist and the respiratory therapist en route, which was kind of shocking to me.

I am so proud of myself because I've never run a day in my life. Never even had the desire to, but now I do. By trade, I'm a cardio-thoracic ICU nurse where codes happen all the time; however, everyone is in the same room so you can get going pretty quickly. When I arrived in the room last night (probably 2 minutes after the code was called), everyone was just standing around doing nothing. I had to totally jump in and start chest compressions while telling everyone else what to do b/c these nurses have never even seen a code before (I learned after the event).

I'm seriously considering upping my calories past the 6/0 and beginning a strong cardio program, so that I can be in the best shape possible in order to serve my patients and my nurses. I'm so excited that I was able to jog/run (whatever it was) without becoming so winded that I was unable to direct the scene. This is truly a first in MY ENTIRE LIFE and I can't believe it!!!

[loriannk]

I am so excited for you Ark! That is the best NSV. I am so happy for you.

[JeepGirl]

Awesome Awesome NSV Ark! I think that is wonderful! Keep up the good work!!

[Elizabeth]

This is wonderful for you! Great progress!

Now....what did you do to celebrate Madonna's 48th birthday? I thought of you

[Arklahoma]

... Now....what did you do to celebrate Madonna's 48th birthday? I thought of you

Just listened to her CD a couple of extra times

[Aerie]

Arkie That is awesome. You're Speedy Gonzalez.

[Prancer]

Good for you. I think going on the higher calories and getting yoruself running is a cool idea.

[DogMa]

Ark, that's awesome. Just be sure to start slow and don't overdo it.

[JKSRN]

Hi Ark, I just had a mental visual of you high stepping it to the Code, and you really looked great!! Sounds like some of those nurses need some inservice ed on Codes, huh?! Been a Super in my career, you have got to be a mover and shaker, for sure! Congrats on running that 'marathon' to the Code AND on becoming the Night Super, they are very fortunate to have you, too!
Joan

[Joelie]

WTG Ark!

You SHOULD be proud of yourself! That's a heck of an NSV!!!

[Arklahoma]

Thanks everyone. I truly appreciate your well wishes as this is the most important NSV I've ever had. I've managed other people before but this is the first time I've been in charge when peoples lives were at stake. It's a pretty heady experience and I feel very responsible. When I started MF, my goal was to get healthy, but now I've stepped it up to being physically fit, as well.

[sidrah]

That's pretty cool !

[Nicki]

That's a major victory Ark - way to go!!!

[Sojourner]

So the R.N. stands for Running Nurse? Tee hee.
Great NSV, Ark--mucho congrats!

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[Arklahoma]

Sojourner ~ That's hilarious!!!