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We can’t believe our next exam will be the NCLEX 😳😅 time flies when you’re stressed! 😂 . . These photos will be us for the next few months while we study and prepare. We plan on using My Mastery: NCLEX & Nursing’s app to solidify what we’ve learned over these past 4 years! There is endless amounts of content quizzes and lessons for all sorts of learners!!! It’s a SERIOUS gem of a study tool!! You can even build your own custom quizzes!! Our favourite part: you can use it ANYWHERE at any time!!! We love it so much, and we are so excited to say we have partnered with @nursingandnclexmastery to give away a complete membership to a lucky follower for nurses week!!!! . . P.S... we also have an exclusive 25% off offer for all their memberships exclusive this week! See the link in our bio! . . 🤍🌿 RULES FOR THE GIVEAWAY 🌿🤍 . 1. Like this post 2. Follow us (caffeinated.nurses) & @nursingandnclexmastery (we will be checking!) 💜 3. Tag a friend! 1 tag= 1 entry so go nuts! 🥰🌰 . . Happy nurses week everyone! ❤️ . . This giveaway ends May 14th 2021 at 1200 noon PST! We will be in contact with the winner 🥰 . . #nclex #jaanuubydrneela #nursing #nurse #nurses #newgrad #bsn #university #registerednurse #exams #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #covid #fun #like #stethoscope #nclexexam #nursing #scrubs #canada #hospital #scrubs https://www.instagram.com/p/COvEx64hy9D/?igshid=37grnn2i5kb9

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💙 POWER MOVES 💙 . . 2021 has been a challenge for so many reasons. Each day we are more and more grateful to be moving closer to becoming licensed RNs and to be able to give back to those in need. With our final academic semester coming to a close, and the beginning of Emergency positions for both D and Syd, we can’t help but look back and reflect on how far we’ve come. . . We are really feeling powerful in these #Jaanuublue new Caribbean Blue scrubs. We are so thankful to be able to explore #unchartedwaters each and every day we go to work, and we can’t believe...1 MORE SEMESTER TO GO UNTIL WE GRAD 🎉 . . @jaanuubydrneela #jaanuubydrneela #nursing #nurse #nurses #newgrad #bsn #university #registerednurse #exams #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #covid #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuucrew #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #scrubs https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-hZ43BGWw/?igshid=3mbkx5ciitb8

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Hi friends, Delanie here. Over this past weekend, Syd lost her dad in a devastating accident. I have created a GoFundMe to help her and her family with some of the excessive costs associated with losing a loved one. . Thank you all so much for all the love and kind words during this time. Please consider Syd and her family during this time, and hug your loved ones tight for us. Life is fragile. . If you or someone you know would love to contribute with anything, please see our bio for the link. Anything is greatly appreciated ❤️ . Additionally, anyone in the Seattle area, if you or someone you know has any information regarding the hit and run, please contact Detective James Bulawa: 206-684-8927 (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNsXlbTBmDm/?igshid=1ly1rxtw4rz4t

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🗣 PUBLIC HEALTH 🗣 . . As some of you may know, our last course based semester is public and home health! 🩺 (Wait... last course content semester already??? Omg!!!!) a very large portion of this semester involves partnering with a school in your community and hosting classes for students to learn about various health topics such as sexual education, infection control, and mental wellness. 🧠 . . There have been some modifications due to COVID, but luckily we were both fortunate enough to be able to provide in-person sessions at both our schools!! Sydney got paired with an elementary school where she taught the benefits of physical activity, and Delanie was paired with a high school where she talked about healthy relationships and consent. 👩🏼‍🏫📚 . . These teaching sessions were quite out of our comfort zones and very different from anything we’ve done before!! We were basically leading a school assembly (with our partners of course)! 🎤 . . Did you guys have to do something similar in your programs? How did you like it? Let us know down below! ⬇️ . . #jaanuuscrubs #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #education #publichealth #holiday #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #covid #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #clinical https://www.instagram.com/p/CMsqJh-hU34/?igshid=2ihujdmqwtv7

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🤍 Don’t use alone 🤍 . . For our public health clinical rotation this semester, We have been doing a lot of education about harm reduction and health promotion! One of the biggest ones being naloxone training and the importance of opioid overdose awareness. We were able to provide training to students and give out stocked naloxone kits to those in need! . . Here are some fast facts about naloxone & opioid overdose: 1. Naloxone can wear off in 20-30 minutes, so you may need to give multiple doses! 2. Signs of an opioid overdose are: decreased/cessation of respiration’s, pinpoint pupils, cyanosis, and cold/clammy skin 3. Always call 911! 4. Give rescue breaths BEFORE starting naloxone! 5. Go for the vastus lateralis when injecting! It’s the quickest and easiest placement. . . The opioid crisis is still a worldwide health concern! Remember, “drug users” are people just like you and I. Never use alone! 🤍 . . #jaanuuscrubs #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #naloxone #narcan #opioidcrisis #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #free #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #clinical https://www.instagram.com/p/CL47rPDhZep/?igshid=1gihk3pehvzud

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💧IV SOLUTIONS💧 . D5W with SODIUM BICARBONATE (NaHCO3)🧠 . . When working this weekend, renal came and wrote an order for a D5W bicarbonate drip for all our renal patients! This made us realize how many benefits this solutions have to offer! We had previously not had much experience with it before, so learn with us! 🤍 . Pros ✅ - Treats metabolic acidosis or tricyclic antidepressant overdose! - Can be given IV direct in cardiac arrest situations - Safe for clients and patients with kidney disease Cons ❌ - it can cause sodium retention or hypokalemia in high doses - Can cause chemical cellulitis in undiluted doses . Have you ever given a sodium bicarbonate infusion before? . . #ivsolution #nurse #nursingstudent #bsn #canada #bsnprogram #newnurse #futurenurse #registerednurse #hospital #work #clinical #medical #healthcare #sodium #intravenous #applewatch #macbookpro (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLYF87Xhvbm/?igshid=1mnt2kqnrznyl

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🎄 HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY 🎄 . 🎵 It’s the holiday season 🎶 and we want to give a little Christmas gift to you! There’s no denying that this year has been a LOT. We’ve partnered with some of our favourite brands who have been so generous and want to give you some goodies to help brighten up the season ❤️🎅🏼 . . So what are they? The winner will receive the following items: (yes all of them!!! 😱) . 1. A $100 @jaanuubydrneela giftcard!! (You’ll be lookin fresh returning to work for the new year!) 🥼 2. A @hellolubdub crewneck sweatshirt from their ‘Creds Collection’, with YOUR own embroidery!! 👚 3. A pair of shoes from @shoesforcrews 👟 your feet will be thanking you!!! 4. @happinessplanner ‘Gratitude’ journal! A staple for this year! This is the key to recognizing your strengths and how strong you have become this year! 📓 5. @trulylifestyle giftcard!!! The truly products are our HOLY GRAILS!!! Seriously. Post night shift skin has never looked better!!! 🥰 . . Want to win? Here’s how to enter: - like this photo and tag your friends (1 comment= 1 entry, so go crazy!) - Follow us (@caffeinated.nurses) and everyone tagged in the SECOND photo! The amazing brands that are participating ❤️ (we will be checking!) That’s it!! So easy! If you want to go above and beyond and increase your chances, you can get extra entries for posting this on your story! Make sure you tag us so we can see! 👀 . . Giveaway ends Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 1200 noon (PST) Open to Canada and US residents 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Affiliated accounts and @caffeinated.nurses are not responsible for damage, duties, or additional fees . Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄❤️ . #jaanuuscrubs #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #giveaway #christmas #holiday #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #free #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #clinical (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIq6lwUBCmb/?igshid=2l2pu3gy72l1

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🥰 HEY FRIENDS 🥰 . . It’s been a while since we re-introduced ourselves, so we figured why not do it now!! My name is Delanie, and I make up 1/2 of Caffeinated.Nurses 🩺 . . I have been so humbled by this nursing & medical community here on Instagram, and I feel honoured to have gotten to know you guys and the profession better!! ❤️ . . Here are some quick facts about me: 1. I have 3 cute doggies named Abby, Bueller, and Rosie (1 pug and 2 frenchies! 🐶) 2. My dream is to become an ICU RN (or even NP one day...) and I plan on taking the rest of my critical care-emergency certification after graduation! 🧠 3. I can solve a Rubik’s cube 😂 🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦⬜️ 4. I’m a Scorpio ❤️♏️ 5. I like to snowboard in my free winter time 🏂 . And I want to hear some interesting facts about you guys!!! Tell me about yourself!! . . #jaanuuscrubs #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #futurenp #bsn #university #introduction #nursingskills #fall #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #ICUnurse #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #clinical https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMKZVoB9qP/?igshid=h46yojof8cxz

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✨🎉 HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE 🎉✨ . . We are so happy it’s the weekend!! We have been working hard these past few weeks and only have 2 weeks left of school! (Can we get a whaaat whaaaaat) 🎉 . . We just wanted to check in with everyone and see how you all are doing? What’s something good that happened to you this week? Did you learn anything cool this week? ❤️ . . P.S. have you guys jumped on the Black Friday deals yet?? 🖤🖤🖤 our favourite scrubs (like the ones in this photo!!!) from @jaanuubydrneela are 30% off right now!!!! Yes... you heard that right... 30%!!!! PLUS they are offering 20% off of all their masks AND (yes we aren’t done yet...) an EXTRA 25% off of their legendary collection!!!! You guys. You don’t want to miss this!!! We definitely ordered ourselves a set because these deals are too hot to miss out on!!! 🔥🔥 . . #jaanuuscrubs #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #blackfriday #nursingskills #fall #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #sale #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #clinical https://www.instagram.com/p/CIG9VJChgwv/?igshid=11szjyarojela

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We are tired... . . We just finished the busiest few weeks for assignments of this semester.. we had our midterm, 2 papers, 3 discussions, and preceptorship choices we had to make that impact the end of our nursing program. But, we know that we do not have it bad in comparison to everything else that other people are going through. We are thankful to be stressed and exhausted, because at the end of the day, we get to (hopefully) graduate with our BSN in a year and begin to work! . . Our province has been on strict restrictions stating no one outside of your household is allowed to visit you indoors or gather. This is so hard for everyone, including us but it’s so important to be diligent in following restrictions to slow down the progression of this pandemic. We are tired, we miss our friends and family, we want this all to be over. . . On another note, we have been given additional opportunities to ESN since the healthcare workplace is in dire need of help. Sydney is awaiting an interview for an emergency position, and Delanie is waiting for her additional hour request response. We want nothing more than to get out there and help. So yes, we are tired, sad, and over this... but unfortunately, we can’t stop this pandemic on our own, everyone needs to do their part. We are in this alongside every one of you! You are not alone ❤️ . #jaanuuscrubs #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #pandemic #covid #fall #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #finals #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #clinical https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtFWQ0BNET/?igshid=bfmvli96ava2

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💉 SUBCUTANEOUS PORTS 💉 . . Otherwise known as subcutaneous butterflies (we much rather that name it’s so cute) 🦋 are subcutaneous catheters that once inserted under the skin, can be used to infuse medications or even rehydrate patients! . . Some quick facts about SubQ injection ports: 1. They are good for up to 7 days! 2. Most often used in palliative care situations for symptom management, each medication being administered subcutaneously should have its own port! 3. Always make sure to include the medication ratio on the dressing/tape on the site 4. If a SubQ port is being used for rehydration, some swelling around the site is expected! The body will absorb this slowly! 5. Prime the tubing of the SubQ port with an extra 0.4cc’s of the medication the first time of use! This is applicable to our hospital policy for use of the Safe-T-Intima pictured here. Remember to refer to your own hospital policy if you use different products! ☺️ . . Have you ever used a Subcutaneous port in practice? What was your experience like? . . #jaanuuscrubs #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #subcutaneous #nursingskills #fall #nursingdegree #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #finals #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #canada #hospital #clinical https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbe1vWhj5J/?igshid=3qup06rbevbm

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🎃👻HAPPY HALLOWEEN 👻🎃 . . We want to wish everyone a fun + safe Halloween this year! We love Halloween and are super sad COVID has put a damper on things, but we encourage everyone to enjoy safely and responsibly! Tonight we will be working on our papers... (let’s be honest, there’s nothing scarier than that 😈). . . PS.. if you haven’t yet, check out our new sPoOkY Youtube video! We are reviewing the new @jaanuubydrneela scrubs! Head to our bio to watch 👻 . . . #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #nursingstudent #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #finals #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #jaanuuscrubs #halloween #happyhalloween #spooky #spookyszn #spooktober (at Riverview Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHBC_FOh36J/?igshid=1kn6v5ydqvli5

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💢 REAL TALK 💢 . . Online school has been quite the adjustment! We have found it really challenging to stay motivated while having self-directed learning at home! Making the transition from fully in person to fully online has been more difficult than expected in more ways than one! . . We want to talk about some of the challenges that we have come across, and anything that we have been doing to try to overcome them! . . 1. Staying motivated!! How easy is it to stay in your bed, in your PJ’s to do online class, and then call it a day? 2. Staying organized!! This directly links to number one, and it’s been tough to keep on top of projects, papers, and exams! 3. Feeling stir crazy!! Being stuck at home all day every day, can have an impact on you!! . . So what do we do to try and overcome these challenges?? . 1. We try to go to each other’s houses for classes and homework sessions, to help keep each other motivated and get out of our comfort zone!! Since we are in each other’s bubble anyways!! 2. As we always say... PLANNERS!!!!! They will be your best friend!!! It makes it so much easier to keep on top of things and visualize what is coming up and what is due! 3. Reach out for help! This can be to your other classmates or instructors if you need clarification for something or a little extra motivation! Everyone is going through this change together, and they understand as best as you do! . . What are some challenges you’ve come across this year? Have you discovered any ways to overcome them? Or are you still working on it? Let us know down below! . #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #hospital #clinical #fall #onlineschool #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #hospital #exams #midterms #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #clinical #covid19 #canada https://www.instagram.com/p/CGySLbrhb9U/?igshid=1fsj2znmkfw09

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📁 POLICIES 📁 . . This semester we have been challenged with a new-to-us assignment of writing an annotated bibliography for our paper on policies! 📑 . . Delanie has chosen to write about professional image, and Syd chose to write about oral care!! Do you have an experiences with these policies being followed on your unit? 💯 . . Policies are crucial to patient care but sometimes the standard is not being met for various reasons! Policies are very important to learn about in nursing, as nurses can have a direct impact in research and policy development!! 🧠 . . We have never written an annotated bibliography before! Any advice? 🤍 . . #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #hospital #policydevelopment #spring #professional #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #finals #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #clinical #policy #oralcare #policies #management https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGGJ-9hzXg/?igshid=17jv35uh69dun

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🗣 TRACH CARE 🗣 This week we learned tracheostomy care! We were super excited to learn this skill and can’t wait to put what we learned into practice! Here are some highlights of what we learned: - you are supposed to deep suction for a maximum of 10-15 seconds per time ⏱ - there should always be a Trach Emergency Kit at the bedside in the event of accidental extubation 🆘 - you can expect an increase in your patient’s HR post suction ✅ - your patient should always be receiving humidified oxygen through their trach as the upper airway is what provides humidification 💨 - only the lower airway is considered sterile which is why you use a sterile glove when performing open-suctioning ⚡️ - always wear a face shield and gown when suctioning or providing any trach care 🔆 Do you enjoy caring for patients with tracheotomies? Let us know! 👍🏻 . . #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #hospital #tracheostomy #spring #iv #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #medical #trach #potassiumchloride #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #clinical #trachcare https://www.instagram.com/p/CF9_8C1B9YL/?igshid=1n0eexr0ilcbk

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💓 Happy October 3rd day! 💓 . . Our pink scrubs are our favorite! In honour of the iconic Mean Girls quote we couldn’t resist posting this photo in our favorite @jaannubydrneela pairs! 💕 (use our code: NUUCAFFEINATED for 💸 off!!) More importantly, October is breast cancer awareness month! 🎀 Breast cancer awareness is such an important cause as we have all been affected by breast cancer in someway. Here’s to all the women fighting, living with, or have lost their battle to breast cancer 🤍 . . #nursing #nurse #nurses #futurern #bsn #university #october #breastcancer #spring #october3 #nursingschool #class #college #collegelife #study #studygram #finals #exams #fun #like #stethoscope #jaanuubydrneela #jaanuu #scrubs #meangirls #breastcancerawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/CF5PAOThHtd/?igshid=3fqfujk6zvu