I had 2 prostate surgeries 4 months ago followed by Septic Shock 8 days later. The surgeries were a Sunday picnic compared to Septic Shock. It was a hell I hope I never see again. I still measure my blood oxygen and pulse per minute, and blood pressure 3 times a day.I consider myself a pretty tough guy. I still cry every day and I cant control it. I cried in the hospital several times a day every day. A nurse would walk in and say Good Morning and I would cry.
2 years old previously healthy, started 2 days ago with episode of vomiting, fever reaching 39Cº and decreased po intake abdominal pain and destention. Clinically: HR; 200 RR 83 Blood pressure:43/21 Spo2 90% Temperature; 40.3 Cº mottled skin, delayed capillary refill, very cold extremities Lethargic and decreased consciousness. typical signs that indicates: baby is in a septic shock. We Intubate, insert central line and arterial line , insert an NG and foley, give runs of nss, take PAN cultures, start antibiotics and controll fever, start dopamine dripp then monitor. Very effective I always have such cases!!
Practicing RN here with 4 years experience on tele units. This is a very concise and informative video introduction to a HUGE topic in healthcare today. Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis have been recognized by the Joint Commission as something that needs to be really focused on. If you feel at all weak in your education of "why" this is the video to watch. Excellent job! Good reinforcement for practicing RNs and good introduction for students and new RNs.
With the help of your videos, I have passed my first year of Nursing! Thank you for taking the time to create these videos, they have really supported my studies and enabled me to help out others with understanding conditions.
Great video. However, at 5:08, you need to change the info to read: PT, PTT & INR to "test", not "text" blood clotting ratios. Same thing for AST/ALT to "test", not "text" liver function.
I'm currently in nursing school just took my med Surg sat exam, haven't got my result back yet but praying I passed it. I have 6 more months in my nursing program and your videos are awesome and very informative. I love your videos and the knowledge that you have to go along with it. You make learning nursing very interesting. Keep doing what you do I'm loving it and hoping one day I can have the knowledge you have to give back to others!
Shawanna Evans Hi Shawanna!! I really hope you did well on your exam!! Thank you so much for letting me know you like the videos!! Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!! xoxo - Caroline
A 3rd semester student here wanting to say THANK YOU for all the help you give!!! We are going over shock right now so it was pretty perfect timing!!! I seriously LOVE your videos and apparently my instructors do too because they showed your video on beta blockers in class!!! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!! Jackie
jackie92285 Hi Jackie! It is so nice to hear from you!! Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the videos!! Wow, they showed the video in class?? That is awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know =) Keep in touch & let me know if I can help with anything else!! Much Love, - Caroline
I am 26 and i had a untreated undiagnosed kidney infection. i didnt realise i was septic. my bp was 90/60 summit. hr was 147. i do remember having urine output but cant recall amount. my resperation rate was 50+. i wasnt eating or drinking. i had a temperature and i was i was in a daydream, it felt like a daydream, my eye sight was affected and i felt ill. i foned the doctor to ask if i could take paracetamol and ibuprofen, i cant recall the conversation properly but as i was asking him if i can take both meds together, i remeber him saying to me 'u dont sound well' and started to ask me questions, i can vagualy remeber saying im okay can i take both together, then he goes 'im comming home' so within 7 minutes he was at my house and foned for a ambulance. he checked my bp, hr etc... and said i need to go in to hospital right now. i went hospital and they wouldnt let me get up out of bed to go to the toilet cuz they thaught i wud have a cardiac arrest as my heart-rate lying down was 147. I cant recall my treatment cuz i was out of it, all i do remember is hearing several doctors over my bed, saying 'we need to save her kidneys', when i felt better the next day i guess it was the next day, i realised that i had 2 needles in my arms and i was having IV antibiotics. i was in hospital 3 or 4 days. my family were there but were not explained how serious i was. its just hard to believe if i didnt make that call to the doctor or got sum1 else to do it, maybe it wud have been too late 4 me. Just thought my story maybe a source of education for others. Enjoy!!
+Aliya Hussain this kidney infection reoccured 3 times within the 2 years, although i was hospitialised again howver it was earlier cuz i was mur vigialant, the cause was using talc which was apparantly fake around the urethral area. It was hard to write this cuz it is personal but use it as education that products like talc and so on unless safe to use in the urethral area should be avoided and early detection of sepsis is must for survival. okay thanks for reading. good luck ppl.
I am a nursing student, in my senior year, and my instructor posted this video encouraging us to watch! Thank you for making the information understandable & I am looking forward to watching all your other videos! Thanks!
+Chelsea Kamens Hi Chelsea! Wow so nice of your instructor to recommend my videos! Tell him/her thank you :D If you want, let them know to keep an eye on this pate: empowern.com/educational-videos-resources/ I add the information there whenever there is something new :) I am glad to hear that you enjoy it! Thank you for letting me know!! xoxo - Caroline
Thank you for the video. This helps nurses learn what to look for when clients have an infection. Thank you for educating us and for giving your time and effort in making this awesome video.
Thanks so much!!! This helped alot, I was having a hard time taking it all in for Septic Shock and this helped. Knowing about the Aminogycosides helped alot! I looked them up just to get an idea of what medications they were, this was a great thing to know in general about the ototoxicity! Thanks!!!
suttonhome Awe thanks so much for letting me know!! Make sure you see the website... for more questions!! Here is the link: empowern.com/2014/12/septic-shock/ xoxo - Caroline
I enjoyed the video. I would add that a lab value used in the Pediatric ED where I work is the Procalcitonin which indicates a patient is at risk for sepsis. I look forward to viewing the other videos on your site! Great job
Yay! Medsurge exam covering this on Monday, posting this on our groups FB page! I don't know what I would do without great youtube teachers like you. I am just about finish 1st semester of accelerated program and you are one of the reasons that I have made it through pre-reqs and onward. I read your book over summer, helped really motivate me. Blessings!!
Gretchen Crawford Hi Gretchen! Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know! I really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!! xoxo - Caroline
+Kimberlee Ford Hi Kimberlee! Awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know! I appreciate it so much 😊 Looking forward to seeing you on here again very soon! Much love, - Caroline
Awesome video. I've been a psych nurse for 3 years now I work on a stroke unit with med surg patients and all your videos are refresher courses. Thank you for these videos!!!
APRILL ANDERSON Hi Aprill!! Awe thanks so much for letting me know! So glad to hear that you like the videos :) Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!! xoxo - Caroline
This video was very informative and elaborate. I'm trying to study for the Nclex and have been watching your videos frequently because I feel as though they are very helpful. They even helped before I thought I would be able to do understand earlier in the RN course. Thank you so much for your time and knowledge.
Yoya Diaz Hi Yoya! Your so welcome :) Thank you for letting me know that the videos have helped you!! Best of luck as you study for the NCLEX!! I have a feeling you are going to do great ;) Study hard & stay focused!! Keep in touch!! xoxo - Caroline
Thank you Nurse Thomas!! I adore your love for teaching, a true virtue of a beautiful nurse. There has been many difficult days during clinical and class that I have came home and just watched your videos for inspiration!! The videos are so positive!! The knowledge is such a bonus!! Please keep posting! PS Does your friend have a website to order i.d. holders? I never realized how much what you wear can affect a patient until I worked as a CNA and my colorful/printed scrubs made someone smile or started a conversation. I understand facilities going to mandated uniforms, although it makes me sad! Anything to brighten up a patient's day or get a conversation started with someone who finds it hard to open up, is amazing!!!!!
This video was a great reinforcement for me since I just graduated and am working on a post op floor. I love your videos. Thank you for being such a great resource,
Erica Leeper Hi Erica! Thanks so much for letting me know that you liked the video! I really appreciate it :) Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!! Much Love, - Caroline
Your video's are indeed empowering and have proved to be very valuable as i transition to a new job. Please keep me in your prayers as i continue to search for a new job.
Theodora Taylor Hi Theodora! I will! specially that you requested it. Thank you very much for your sweetness, it so touching. Can't wait to hear from you. -xoxo
Loved this video. Great resource for studying & test review w bonus nclex Q's. . I thought the information was well presented & very helpful. Thank you!! This is one of my new favorite quotes 📚📝😱☕️💉🔜🎓RN🎉 "Student, you do not study to pass the test. You study to prepare for the day when you are the only thing between a patient and the grave" ....Mark Reid
+Debbie Baldwin That's amazing! I love the thought of it. and thank you for letting me know you love the video. It means a lot. Looking forward on seeing you here again. -xoxo
I have just recently started watching your videos, and your videos are so informational. It helps so much! I am so happy I came across your channel. I hope you continue your videos and ig love how you explain everything and not leaving one thing out. I look forward to more videos. Thank you so much for all this help, it is so nice of you to offer all this for free/low cost because I come from a not so wealthily family and this really helps me a lot. I am so thankful for people like you with a good heart and think of others.
Jing Zheng Hi Jing! It is so nice to hear from you! Thank you so much for letting me know that you like the videos & other resources!! It is my pleasure to be there for you guys :) Keep in touch & I look forward to hearing from you again very soon!! Much Love, - Caroline
Caroline, your vids are so thorough, something I love. I am a sophomore in a 4 year BSN program, and it's good timing that I found you! I will be watching many of these during my month off! Also, do you have any videos on Obstetrics? In January I start my mother baby class! :)
Zipeedeedoodah Hi love!! Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the videos!! I really appreciate it! I do not have an OB video yet... but I will place that on the request list :) Keep in touch!! xoxo - Caroline
I find myself looking at more of these videos, purely because my dad had septic shock and had to get his leg amputated. He’s slowly on the mend however more and more things have been creeping out the woodworks. He’s not remembering much at all, and rarely makes conversation with you. Hoping that some videos help me understand more.
Thank you very much Caroline! I really love all your videos, the contents provide very interesting information and easier to understand than the books. I have a request, can you please make a video similar with this Septic Shock video but with more detail on its Pathophysiology of Congestive Heart Failure with Hypothyroidism. The Hypothyroidism disease might be the result of the medicine from Congestive Heart Failure, or a combination of the diseases or a separate video of the two diseases. Thank you so much!
Hi Caroline! Great video as always. I'm excited you made this because we do cover cover shock in our 4th semester, which I start in January! I can't believe I'm almost done! I remember emailing you when I got my acceptance letter :) Also, I wanted to share that I got a job as a unit secretary on a tele unit! I love it!! And I'm really excited that I got my foot in the door of my local hospital before I graduate. It's great because it's per diem and I am only required to work 2 days a month!! Just wanted to give you an update! Lots of love and God bless! Cozette :)
Cozette Roberts Hi Cozette!! It is so nice to hear from you!! Wow, I cannot believe how time flies! I remember when first contacted me!! That is so awesome that you already have a foot in the door! I think a tele unit is a great place to start :) That is my specialty & I love it... but from there you can go anywhere :) Thank you so much for the update! It is really nice to hear from you!! Cannot wait to hear from you again soon!! xoxo - Caroline
Great video I was just watching this on the science channel on Brittany Murphy and Anna Nicole this is why they both passed. This helps me better understand what happen to them. Thanks for the great video
sophia crump Hi Sophia! Oh wow, I always wondered what happened to them! So sad... it is such a complicated disease process. Thankfully a lot of hospitals are implementing early detection strategies. Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!! xoxo - Caroline
Thank you for your videos, Caroline. They are very uplifting and motivating, especially since I am a new nurse. I know that on a bad day, I can refer to your videos to make me feel better and more confident. Thank you.
We just started shock so this video was perfect timing, something positive I have one semester left and I graduate, over Christmas break I'll be doing volunteering to do additional clinics. My favorite quote "if you are going through hell keep going" WC
Awesome video! I was just going over types of shock today for my patho final so this was much needed. Video request:major drugs used in the hospital setting. So I have an idea of what to expect in the real world as a practicing nurse.
Shelbie Henry Hi Shelbie! Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the video (s)!! Definitely have some more pharm videos coming... stay tuned ;) See you soon!! xoxo - Caroline
+Kathleen Deady HI Kathleen, It's a pleasure to hear it from you. Thank you for letting me know. It means so much. Can't wait to hear from you again soon. -xoxo
Thank you so much for your videos, I really enjoy them! Would love to see content on thyroid disorders and how to lessen the severity of their side effects via pharmaceuticals and diet. Thanks again!
I found this video hoping to more understand how I became septic . I spent almost 8 months in the hospital with sepsis. Thank goodness I don't recall the first 3 months. LOL Before that I spent 2 months in a rehab center. I left the nursing home / rehab center with a crushed disk and fractured spine. Does the bacteria have to come from outside the body or can u get it from a bad fall? I had the sepsis before the nursing home however. I tried something stupid an was given an IV into the bone, shin bone. Could that be the cause of my sepsis? I am disabled. The Doctors' thought I may have contracted sepsis at the horse barns. I just bought two horses a month before. My husband did the work since I was unable. I just brushed them. I hadn't even rode them. I could walk with a walker at this point. When I started to become more aware in the hospital, it was a battle just to learn how to fight the pain to feed myself. This is a nightmare still to this day that I live with. 3 yrs later I unable to walk and my arms I cant raise. I could write a book. LOL Only thing is, I cant figure how I managed to get sepsis without a wound to be found. I also have dogs, cats and a ferret. Maybe a scratch from one of them?Signed, Curious Ps: When I was unable to stand the pain in my back I called 911. Two medics met me at my door. They asked what was wrong. I told them I couldn't stand my back pain. They replied "you are standing" like they were questioning me. They then said to "go back to bed" and call my primary doctor tomorrow. They never even came within 10 feet of me. I remember turning back around and crying as I walked toward my bed. Nothing after I turned. My husband works graveyard. I'm lucky he came home for lunch that night. He found me unconscious across my bed. I had eliminated all over myself. I don't recall the next 3 months of my stay in the hospital. How fast does sepsis move within your body once it starts? PS's: Sorry for the novel...
Very well thought out and made it easy to understand, thank you for taking the time to make it. I too have a test tomorrow and was searching the web for alt to learning this concept.
This was just fantastic and simple to understand.Thank-you! I had few questions as I had difficulty understanding few words.In the risk factor section you talk about invasive foreign devices such IVC, urinary catheter, draining and breathing tubes and you go on to about the initial infection involves the collection of ??? I could not understand the words and Medication section you talk about sugar levels, large amount of ....?? sorry again I could not understand the word and in the same section ..sometimes up to 30mg/kg of normal saline bolus??... and lastly, sounds silly but what is the reportable temperature in celsius?. Thank-you in advance. Once great information.
This was a very simple and easy to understand presentation. I really helped me understand the broad concept of a septic shock. Thank you for breaking it down for us!
+k leon Hi K! Thanks a lot for noticing. The correct answer for #18 is letter B.. and in #23 is letter D. We are really sorry about that we might have missed clicking the right answer while making the questions. But the rationale still points to the correct answer :). We'll have it corrected right away. Thanks a lot. -xoxo
Thank you for responding, I actually have others that I found with different selection but different rational, I hope you don't mind if I also point it out..thank you again awesome job with these...
KELLY TWEEDY Hi Kelly! Thanks so much for the comment!! Best of luck as you study for the NCLEX! I will do my best to keep the videos & review coming ;) xoxo - Caroline
my mom died 5/10/2014 I held her hand till the end they they stop the antibiotics and put her on fentanyl and took her to her room so she could pass easily I kept on coming in the room giving her fentanyl at the end they gave her morphine by me holding your hand on 625 I was feeling funny and end up going into the hospital doctor told me you're going into septic shock you'll have to make a decision anti biotics or fennel I took antibiotics and I'm living now no side effects
Omg , I'm a phlebotomist. I work in a hospital . I'm interested in becoming a pediatric Nurse . I've never taken any nursing course of have any prior knowledge . Just what I see at work . I really don't have a liking for science . But I love psychology and kids and have a huge ❤️ & is very helpful by nature . *getting to my point . I answered every question RIGHT ! Which kind of surprised me , because I always score really high on critical thinking . However I have no knowledge , and this short video gave me what it was I needed to know . 😊But that brighten my day . Maybe I can get through nursing school. 💕💕 #not commenting for badge decor , just to let you know you have a new Sub and your video was damn helpful to my self esteem / confidence
Hi Caroline! Your video's are excellent,I have learn so much from them :) but one advice to you that if you don't add back ground music in your videos, like the other videos you have, that would be excellent..then we can hear your pretty voice more clearly..thanks ...i hope you don't mind...
zee khan Hi Zee! Yeah I received a few comments with regards to that so I've made changes with my latest videos already. Thanks a lot for letting me know though! I really appreciate to hear feedbacks so I would know what works best for my subs. Can't wait to hear from you soon. -xoxo
Thank you for sharing! My friend who has been an ICU nurse for over 20 years told me that this is one of the things you have to know like the back of your hand! Thank you for your videos, they make studying so much easier :) & thank you for the giveaway opportunity
Can you private message you? I survived Septic shock Aug 4, 2015 (complete organ failure/coma/vent) I went in for OP Lap gall bladder removal - they perforated my bowel and did not catch it - many times my kids told them something was wrong. I was confused made no sense (noted). They sent me home & my kids took me back to ER 14 hours later and within mins they had to revive me. Emergency surgery to save my ilife, another surgery to close wound, 4th surgery was another life saving one - abdominal wall reconstruction surgery / incisional hernia repair (it was stuck in between 2 places) ANYWAY would like to ask you a couple questions, let me know if that is ok. Thanks again for the video!
Love your videos! I am just starting out in my nursing school journey. I love it so far and I plan on referring back to your videos for more clarification on different topics. Thanks again!
I do not see where she puts the woman's info who makes custom name badges. I only see her name when she shows the photo of the woman. Wheres her contact info or website?
+Reem Hussain It's a pleasure to have you here. Thanks for letting me know you like the video. I do hope you've learned a lot. God bless on your seminar. Can't wait to see you here again soon. -xoxo
Natalie Giles Hi Natalie! It is so to hear from you! Thanks so much for letting me know what types of videos you want to see!! It helps a lot :) Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!! xoxo - Caroline
Marisa Denise Hi Marisa! Thank you so much for letting me know!! I really appreciate it!! Looking forward to hearing from you again very soon!! xoxo - Caroline
CINDY CELESTIN Hi Cindy! Thank you so much for letting me know :) I appreciate it so much!! Cannot wait to hear from you again soon! Much Love, - Caroline
Laura G Hi Laura! So great to hear from you!! Thanks for the comment & for watching the videos!! Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!! xoxo - Caroline
Teresa Bragoli Hi Teresa! you're sweet! Thank you for letting me know. I definitely will keep it coming so keep in touch for more :) See you real soon here again. -xoxo
Thanks, this was very helpful. I liked the way you incorporated NCLEX type questions at the end. I haven't seen that in other videos. Also, are you really a nurse? You look like a model. Yeah, I'm trying hard to win the pin. But really you are very pretty. Please keep sending those videos. I need all the help I can get to pass my classes and be ready for the NCLEX.
Maria Menendez Hi Maria! Thanks so much! We all definitely worked on it very hard :) Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!! Much Love, - Caroline
I had 2 prostate surgeries 4 months ago followed by Septic Shock 8 days later. The surgeries were a Sunday picnic compared to Septic Shock. It was a hell I hope I never see again. I still measure my blood oxygen and pulse per minute, and blood pressure 3 times a day.I consider myself a pretty tough guy. I still cry every day and I cant control it. I cried in the hospital several times a day every day. A nurse would walk in and say Good Morning and I would cry.
2 years old previously healthy, started 2 days ago with episode of vomiting, fever reaching 39Cº and decreased po intake abdominal pain and destention. Clinically:
HR; 200
RR 83
Blood pressure:43/21
Spo2 90%
Temperature; 40.3 Cº
mottled skin, delayed capillary refill, very cold extremities
Lethargic and decreased consciousness.
typical signs that indicates: baby is in a septic shock. We Intubate, insert central line and arterial line , insert an NG and foley, give runs of nss, take PAN cultures, start antibiotics and controll fever, start dopamine dripp then monitor. Very effective I always have such cases!!
Practicing RN here with 4 years experience on tele units. This is a very concise and informative video introduction to a HUGE topic in healthcare today. Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of sepsis have been recognized by the Joint Commission as something that needs to be really focused on. If you feel at all weak in your education of "why" this is the video to watch. Excellent job! Good reinforcement for practicing RNs and good introduction for students and new RNs.
Chris Betts Hi Chris!
Thank you so much for this comment!
I really appreciate it!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!
- Caroline
With the help of your videos, I have passed my first year of Nursing! Thank you for taking the time to create these videos, they have really supported my studies and enabled me to help out others with understanding conditions.
Great video. However, at 5:08, you need to change the info to read: PT, PTT & INR to "test", not "text" blood clotting ratios. Same thing for AST/ALT to "test", not "text" liver function.
The music is very distracting
+Mayo Mayo so sorry about that! Creating non-music videos for the future!!
xoxo
- Caroline
I enjoy the music!
Agreed.
I like the music, But it's louder than you. Turn it down so we can hear you over the music. :)
I'm currently in nursing school just took my med Surg sat exam, haven't got my result back yet but praying I passed it. I have 6 more months in my nursing program and your videos are awesome and very informative. I love your videos and the knowledge that you have to go along with it. You make learning nursing very interesting. Keep doing what you do I'm loving it and hoping one day I can have the knowledge you have to give back to others!
Shawanna Evans Hi Shawanna!!
I really hope you did well on your exam!!
Thank you so much for letting me know you like the videos!!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
A 3rd semester student here wanting to say THANK YOU for all the help you give!!! We are going over shock right now so it was pretty perfect timing!!! I seriously LOVE your videos and apparently my instructors do too because they showed your video on beta blockers in class!!! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!!
Jackie
jackie92285 Hi Jackie!
It is so nice to hear from you!!
Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the videos!!
Wow, they showed the video in class?? That is awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know =)
Keep in touch & let me know if I can help with anything else!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Thank you, My Mother in law had Septic Shock and we were never told what it really is. She passed away in the ICU Thank you again :)
+Nicole Stellenberg
Hi Nicole,
I'm so sorry to hear that.
My condolence to the family.
God bless.
-xoxo
I am 26 and i had a untreated undiagnosed kidney infection. i didnt realise i was septic. my bp was 90/60 summit. hr was 147. i do remember having urine output but cant recall amount. my resperation rate was 50+. i wasnt eating or drinking. i had a temperature and i was i was in a daydream, it felt like a daydream, my eye sight was affected and i felt ill. i foned the doctor to ask if i could take paracetamol and ibuprofen, i cant recall the conversation properly but as i was asking him if i can take both meds together, i remeber him saying to me 'u dont sound well' and started to ask me questions, i can vagualy remeber saying im okay can i take both together, then he goes 'im comming home' so within 7 minutes he was at my house and foned for a ambulance. he checked my bp, hr etc... and said i need to go in to hospital right now. i went hospital and they wouldnt let me get up out of bed to go to the toilet cuz they thaught i wud have a cardiac arrest as my heart-rate lying down was 147. I cant recall my treatment cuz i was out of it, all i do remember is hearing several doctors over my bed, saying 'we need to save her kidneys', when i felt better the next day i guess it was the next day, i realised that i had 2 needles in my arms and i was having IV antibiotics. i was in hospital 3 or 4 days. my family were there but were not explained how serious i was. its just hard to believe if i didnt make that call to the doctor or got sum1 else to do it, maybe it wud have been too late 4 me. Just thought my story maybe a source of education for others. Enjoy!!
+Aliya Hussain this kidney infection reoccured 3 times within the 2 years, although i was hospitialised again howver it was earlier cuz i was mur vigialant, the cause was using talc which was apparantly fake around the urethral area. It was hard to write this cuz it is personal but use it as education that products like talc and so on unless safe to use in the urethral area should be avoided and early detection of sepsis is must for survival. okay thanks for reading. good luck ppl.
I am a nursing student, in my senior year, and my instructor posted this video encouraging us to watch! Thank you for making the information understandable & I am looking forward to watching all your other videos! Thanks!
+Chelsea Kamens Hi Chelsea!
Wow so nice of your instructor to recommend my videos!
Tell him/her thank you :D
If you want, let them know to keep an eye on this pate: empowern.com/educational-videos-resources/
I add the information there whenever there is something new :)
I am glad to hear that you enjoy it!
Thank you for letting me know!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you for the video. This helps nurses learn what to look for when clients have an infection. Thank you for educating us and for giving your time and effort in making this awesome video.
Thanks so much!!! This helped alot, I was having a hard time taking it all in for Septic Shock and this helped. Knowing about the Aminogycosides helped alot! I looked them up just to get an idea of what medications they were, this was a great thing to know in general about the ototoxicity! Thanks!!!
Tiffany Thomas You are so welcome! I'm so glad you find this helpful. It means a lot to me. God bless. Can't wait to see you here again soon. -xoxo!!
hey, this was great. I'm going to Ace my exam this Thursday now! God Bless!
nonyex93 Awesome!!
I hope you did indeed ace it!
Looking forward to seeing you again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Great video! I'm getting ready to take HESI exam for RN program and I love your questions at the end! You Rock!!!
suttonhome Awe thanks so much for letting me know!!
Make sure you see the website... for more questions!!
Here is the link:
empowern.com/2014/12/septic-shock/
xoxo
- Caroline
I enjoyed the video. I would add that a lab value used in the Pediatric ED where I work is the Procalcitonin which indicates a patient is at risk for sepsis. I look forward to viewing the other videos on your site! Great job
Yay! Medsurge exam covering this on Monday, posting this on our groups FB page! I don't know what I would do without great youtube teachers like you. I am just about finish 1st semester of accelerated program and you are one of the reasons that I have made it through pre-reqs and onward. I read your book over summer, helped really motivate me. Blessings!!
Falyn Angel Awe thanks so much for letting me know!!
Good luck on your exams!!
Keep in touch!!
xoxo
- Caroline
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thanks for the videos and great study tips. I am 2 semesters from graduating with my ADRN and your tips are very useful
Gretchen Crawford Hi Gretchen!
Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know!
I really appreciate it!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you sooooo much!!!! I understand Sepsis so much better now!!!!!! Thanks for the NCLEX style questions too!!!!
+Kimberlee Ford Hi Kimberlee! Awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know! I appreciate it so much 😊 Looking forward to seeing you on here again very soon!
Much love,
- Caroline
Awesome video. I've been a psych nurse for 3 years now I work on a stroke unit with med surg patients and all your videos are refresher courses. Thank you for these videos!!!
APRILL ANDERSON Hi Aprill!!
Awe thanks so much for letting me know!
So glad to hear that you like the videos :)
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thanks For Responding! I'm Feeling Special.
This video was very informative and elaborate. I'm trying to study for the Nclex and have been watching your videos frequently because I feel as though they are very helpful. They even helped before I thought I would be able to do understand earlier in the RN course. Thank you so much for your time and knowledge.
Yoya Diaz Hi Yoya!
Your so welcome :)
Thank you for letting me know that the videos have helped you!!
Best of luck as you study for the NCLEX!!
I have a feeling you are going to do great ;)
Study hard & stay focused!!
Keep in touch!!
xoxo
- Caroline
I really like how you explained septic shock I still haven't started nursing school but now I am aware it! Thanks
ricanlily933 Awesome! You will be so ahead of the game ;)
See you soon love!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you Nurse Thomas!! I adore your love for teaching, a true virtue of a beautiful nurse. There has been many difficult days during clinical and class that I have came home and just watched your videos for inspiration!! The videos are so positive!! The knowledge is such a bonus!! Please keep posting! PS Does your friend have a website to order i.d. holders? I never realized how much what you wear can affect a patient until I worked as a CNA and my colorful/printed scrubs made someone smile or started a conversation. I understand facilities going to mandated uniforms, although it makes me sad! Anything to brighten up a patient's day or get a conversation started with someone who finds it hard to open up, is amazing!!!!!
I'm an amry medic. i actually went into septic shock a few years ago.
This video was a great reinforcement for me since I just graduated and am working on a post op floor. I love your videos. Thank you for being such a great resource,
Erica Leeper Hi Erica!
Thanks so much for letting me know that you liked the video!
I really appreciate it :)
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Your video's are indeed empowering and have proved to be very valuable as i transition to a new job. Please keep me in your prayers as i continue to search for a new job.
Theodora Taylor Hi Theodora! I will! specially that you requested it. Thank you very much for your sweetness, it so touching. Can't wait to hear from you. -xoxo
Loved this video. Great resource for studying & test review w bonus nclex Q's. . I thought the information was well presented & very helpful.
Thank you!! This is one of my new favorite quotes 📚📝😱☕️💉🔜🎓RN🎉
"Student, you do not study to pass the test. You study to prepare for the day when you are the only thing between a patient and the grave"
....Mark Reid
+Debbie Baldwin
That's amazing! I love the thought of it.
and thank you for letting me know you love the video.
It means a lot.
Looking forward on seeing you here again.
-xoxo
I have just recently started watching your videos, and your videos are so informational. It helps so much! I am so happy I came across your channel. I hope you continue your videos and ig love how you explain everything and not leaving one thing out. I look forward to more videos.
Thank you so much for all this help, it is so nice of you to offer all this for free/low cost because I come from a not so wealthily family and this really helps me a lot. I am so thankful for people like you with a good heart and think of others.
Jing Zheng Hi Jing!
It is so nice to hear from you!
Thank you so much for letting me know that you like the videos & other resources!!
It is my pleasure to be there for you guys :)
Keep in touch & I look forward to hearing from you again very soon!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Caroline, your vids are so thorough, something I love. I am a sophomore in a 4 year BSN program, and it's good timing that I found you! I will be watching many of these during my month off! Also, do you have any videos on Obstetrics? In January I start my mother baby class! :)
Zipeedeedoodah Hi love!!
Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the videos!!
I really appreciate it!
I do not have an OB video yet... but I will place that on the request list :)
Keep in touch!!
xoxo
- Caroline
I find myself looking at more of these videos, purely because my dad had septic shock and had to get his leg amputated. He’s slowly on the mend however more and more things have been creeping out the woodworks. He’s not remembering much at all, and rarely makes conversation with you. Hoping that some videos help me understand more.
Thank you very much Caroline! I really love all your videos, the contents provide very interesting information and easier to understand than the books. I have a request, can you please make a video similar with this Septic Shock video but with more detail on its Pathophysiology of Congestive Heart Failure with Hypothyroidism. The Hypothyroidism disease might be the result of the medicine from Congestive Heart Failure, or a combination of the diseases or a separate video of the two diseases. Thank you so much!
you are awesome! please keep videos coming I'm in BScN program and am benefitting from this so much!
ontheskies Awe thanks so much for letting me know!!More videos to come! Stay tuned ;) xoxo!!
Awesome video cheers. Doing my final Bio exam for the year, has helped heaps. Thanks.
Oh by the way would love a blinging name badge :)
+Michelle Bristow
Hi Michelle,
It's a pleasure to be of any helped. :)
-xoxo
Hi Caroline!
Great video as always. I'm excited you made this because we do cover cover shock in our 4th semester, which I start in January! I can't believe I'm almost done! I remember emailing you when I got my acceptance letter :)
Also, I wanted to share that I got a job as a unit secretary on a tele unit! I love it!! And I'm really excited that I got my foot in the door of my local hospital before I graduate. It's great because it's per diem and I am only required to work 2 days a month!!
Just wanted to give you an update!
Lots of love and God bless!
Cozette :)
Cozette Roberts Hi Cozette!!
It is so nice to hear from you!!
Wow, I cannot believe how time flies! I remember when first contacted me!!
That is so awesome that you already have a foot in the door!
I think a tele unit is a great place to start :) That is my specialty & I love it... but from there you can go anywhere :)
Thank you so much for the update!
It is really nice to hear from you!!
Cannot wait to hear from you again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Great video I was just watching this on the science channel on Brittany Murphy and Anna Nicole this is why they both passed. This helps me better understand what happen to them. Thanks for the great video
sophia crump Hi Sophia!
Oh wow, I always wondered what happened to them!
So sad... it is such a complicated disease process.
Thankfully a lot of hospitals are implementing early detection strategies.
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you!! I loved your video! You made it so easy to understand! Were learning about sepsis in nursing school right now and this really helps!!
+shannon beal
Hi Shannon!
Awesome!!! So glad to see that it has helped!!
Thanks so much for letting me know!!
xoxo
- Caroline
This is a very detail vid. And the music was okay, maybe too loud. But i enjoyed listening to your instructions and advice. Thanks.
Thank you for your videos, Caroline. They are very uplifting and motivating, especially since I am a new nurse. I know that on a bad day, I can refer to your videos to make me feel better and more confident. Thank you.
Thanks for all the good info on septic shock. It is complicated, but important to know about.
nancylomen Your so welcome!
Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed it!
xoxo
- Caroline
We just started shock so this video was perfect timing, something positive I have one semester left and I graduate, over Christmas break I'll be doing volunteering to do additional clinics.
My favorite quote "if you are going through hell keep going" WC
the jumpy editing is distracting...it keeps me from learning the content, but i like the clean solid background.
Awesome video! I was just going over types of shock today for my patho final so this was much needed. Video request:major drugs used in the hospital setting. So I have an idea of what to expect in the real world as a practicing nurse.
Shelbie Henry Hi Shelbie!
Thanks so much for letting me know that you like the video (s)!!
Definitely have some more pharm videos coming... stay tuned ;)
See you soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thanks for this video. Worked in ICU over 20yrs. Great presentation for RN's that want to work in critical care arena .Kathy
+Kathleen Deady
HI Kathleen,
It's a pleasure to hear it from you.
Thank you for letting me know.
It means so much.
Can't wait to hear from you again soon.
-xoxo
Hi. Im about to start as a newly qualified, in the UK. Anything I should prepare in advance? Anything you could recommend?
Thank you so much for your videos, I really enjoy them! Would love to see content on thyroid disorders and how to lessen the severity of their side effects via pharmaceuticals and diet. Thanks again!
I found this video hoping to more understand how I became septic . I spent almost 8 months in the hospital with sepsis. Thank goodness I don't recall the first 3 months. LOL Before that I spent 2 months in a rehab center. I left the nursing home / rehab center with a crushed disk and fractured spine. Does the bacteria have to come from outside the body or can u get it from a bad fall? I had the sepsis before the nursing home however. I tried something stupid an was given an IV into the bone, shin bone. Could that be the cause of my sepsis? I am disabled. The Doctors' thought I may have contracted sepsis at the horse barns. I just bought two horses a month before. My husband did the work since I was unable. I just brushed them. I hadn't even rode them. I could walk with a walker at this point. When I started to become more aware in the hospital, it was a battle just to learn how to fight the pain to feed myself. This is a nightmare still to this day that I live with. 3 yrs later I unable to walk and my arms I cant raise. I could write a book. LOL Only thing is, I cant figure how I managed to get sepsis without a wound to be found. I also have dogs, cats and a ferret. Maybe a scratch from one of them?Signed, Curious Ps: When I was unable to stand the pain in my back I called 911. Two medics met me at my door. They asked what was wrong. I told them I couldn't stand my back pain. They replied "you are standing" like they were questioning me. They then said to "go back to bed" and call my primary doctor tomorrow. They never even came within 10 feet of me. I remember turning back around and crying as I walked toward my bed. Nothing after I turned. My husband works graveyard. I'm lucky he came home for lunch that night. He found me unconscious across my bed. I had eliminated all over myself. I don't recall the next 3 months of my stay in the hospital. How fast does sepsis move within your body once it starts? PS's: Sorry for the novel...
Very well thought out and made it easy to understand, thank you for taking the time to make it. I too have a test tomorrow and was searching the web for alt to learning this concept.
+Christopher Olinger Thanks for letting me know! I hope it helps you with your exam!
This was just fantastic and simple to understand.Thank-you! I had few questions as I had difficulty understanding few words.In the risk factor section you talk about invasive foreign devices such IVC, urinary catheter, draining and breathing tubes and you go on to about the initial infection involves the collection of ??? I could not understand the words and Medication section you talk about sugar levels, large amount of ....?? sorry again I could not understand the word and in the same section ..sometimes up to 30mg/kg of normal saline bolus??... and lastly, sounds silly but what is the reportable temperature in celsius?. Thank-you in advance. Once great information.
Thanks being tested on this Friday!
DCook C Awe yay!!
I hope this helped!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Great video! This is great info to help prepare for my medsurg exam which will cover sepsis!!
Onlybygrace Awesome!!
Thanks so much for letting me know!
I really appreciate it!! Keep in touch!!
xoxo
- Caroline
This was a very simple and easy to understand presentation. I really helped me understand the broad concept of a septic shock. Thank you for breaking it down for us!
Agulek Wywieszka Hi Agulek!
Awesome! Really glad to hear that!!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you so much, I'm starting placement in a geriatric unit. I think this will help greatly. Thank you again.
Hi Caroline, I'm confused with #18 and #23...are they correct?
+k leon
Hi K!
Thanks a lot for noticing.
The correct answer for #18 is letter B..
and in #23 is letter D.
We are really sorry about that we might have missed clicking the right answer while making the questions.
But the rationale still points to the correct answer :).
We'll have it corrected right away.
Thanks a lot.
-xoxo
Thank you for responding, I actually have others that I found with different selection but different rational, I hope you don't mind if I also point it out..thank you again awesome job with these...
This is a great video, especially for studying for Inclex. Thanks, Caroline!
KELLY TWEEDY Hi Kelly!
Thanks so much for the comment!!
Best of luck as you study for the NCLEX!
I will do my best to keep the videos & review coming ;)
xoxo
- Caroline
my mom died 5/10/2014 I held her hand till the end they they stop the antibiotics and put her on fentanyl and took her to her room so she could pass easily I kept on coming in the room giving her fentanyl at the end they gave her morphine by me holding your hand on 625 I was feeling funny and end up going into the hospital doctor told me you're going into septic shock you'll have to make a decision anti biotics or fennel I took antibiotics and I'm living now no side effects
Caroline, stay awesome, thank you!
Leonardo Santibanez Thank you! You are so welcome by the way. Can't wait to see you here again. -xoxo
hey caroline, I'm in australia but would love to know how i can purchase one of the badge holders
excellent summarization of septic shock and great clues for identifying
Thank you Kristy!
Just finished 2 block of nursing school!!
Candice McKeever Awesome!!
Keep up the good work!!
Looking forward t hearing from you again very soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Omg , I'm a phlebotomist. I work in a hospital . I'm interested in becoming a pediatric Nurse . I've never taken any nursing course of have any prior knowledge . Just what I see at work . I really don't have a liking for science . But I love psychology and kids and have a huge ❤️ & is very helpful by nature . *getting to my point . I answered every question RIGHT ! Which kind of surprised me , because I always score really high on critical thinking . However I have no knowledge , and this short video gave me what it was I needed to know . 😊But that brighten my day . Maybe I can get through nursing school. 💕💕 #not commenting for badge decor , just to let you know you have a new Sub and your video was damn helpful to my self esteem / confidence
Hi Caroline!
Your video's are excellent,I have learn so much from them :) but one advice to you that if you don't add back ground music in your videos, like the other videos you have, that would be excellent..then we can hear your pretty voice more clearly..thanks ...i hope you don't mind...
zee khan Hi Zee! Yeah I received a few comments with regards to that so I've made changes with my latest videos already. Thanks a lot for letting me know though! I really appreciate to hear feedbacks so I would know what works best for my subs. Can't wait to hear from you soon. -xoxo
Thank you for sharing! My friend who has been an ICU nurse for over 20 years told me that this is one of the things you have to know like the back of your hand! Thank you for your videos, they make studying so much easier :) & thank you for the giveaway opportunity
Can you private message you? I survived Septic shock Aug 4, 2015 (complete organ failure/coma/vent) I went in for OP Lap gall bladder removal - they perforated my bowel and did not catch it - many times my kids told them something was wrong. I was confused made no sense (noted). They sent me home & my kids took me back to ER 14 hours later and within mins they had to revive me. Emergency surgery to save my ilife, another surgery to close wound, 4th surgery was another life saving one - abdominal wall reconstruction surgery / incisional hernia repair (it was stuck in between 2 places) ANYWAY would like to ask you a couple questions, let me know if that is ok. Thanks again for the video!
Hi Dejuan, wow... I'm so sorry to hear that. But I'm also very happy to hear that you are ok! My email address is Caroline@EmpoweRN.com 😊
Great! I will email you :)
Great information, tone of voice was good. I've been a nurse for awhile and still learned some new information
Taking my final on shock! This video was very helpful. Thanks!
+Annie g awesome!! Thanks so much for letting me know!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Hello! I love your channel. It makes a difference!!! New subbie here and proud nurse since 2011.
Selene0017 Hi Selene!
Thank you so much for subbing & letting me know :)
Looking forward to seeing you on here again very soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you, this covers it all !! Great job.
Rosanna S You are so welcome! Thanks a lot for letting me know. I really appreciate it. -xoxo!!
Love your videos! I am just starting out in my nursing school journey. I love it so far and I plan on referring back to your videos for more clarification on different topics. Thanks again!
Sarah Neth Hi Sarah! Thanks a lot for letting me know. It means a lot to me. Keep in touch! -xoxo
this video was wonderful but i would lose the music its really loud and hard to pay attention to what is being said
Ahh! I feel like I know nothing and everything all at the same time!
Great video for my patho exam review!
Very helpful video in preparation for my final year assignment on sepsis. Thank you for posting!
shani2u2 I'm glad to know you like the video. Thank you for letting me know. Keep in touch! -xoxo
Thanks this helped a lot! I really like that you use questions too.
Hey... Thanks for your videos, have watched many of them and always find them very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do what you do. God bless.
I'm ready for my exam tomorrow! What a great review
awesome work here
I would like to see the video on managing the skin ulcer .
thank you so much for putting these videos together to help educate us.
+Jintana Clements
Hi Jintana,
I would love to add it to my list.
Thanks for the request.
-xoxo
Awesome video! This really helped me understand septic shock better, thank you!
MsChromeTastic Yay!!
Thanks so much for letting me know :)
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you so much for taking the time to do these! Everyone that offers help to you in nursing school seems to charge for it so this means so much
all i hear is the music... :/
Thanks lot I hope You will make more video on Nclex Important Topics like this one..
Tim Z. Guevarra Hi Tim! you are so welcome and yes I will. Keep in touch! -xoxo
I do not see where she puts the woman's info who makes custom name badges. I only see her name when she shows the photo of the woman. Wheres her contact info or website?
thank u so much! very excellent explanation! u saved me < my seminar is next week< I'm a medical student though
+Reem Hussain
It's a pleasure to have you here.
Thanks for letting me know you like the video.
I do hope you've learned a lot.
God bless on your seminar.
Can't wait to see you here again soon.
-xoxo
Love this video. I would like to make a request for a video on prioritization in nursing!
Natalie Giles Hi Natalie!
It is so to hear from you!
Thanks so much for letting me know what types of videos you want to see!!
It helps a lot :)
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Love this, way to help out us struggling nursing students :)
Meg Gardner Hi Meg!!
It's my pleasure! I've been there ;)
Keep in touch!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thanks for making this video. I have more of an understanding now!
Autumn Thompson Hi Autumn!
Awesome!
Thanks so much for letting me know!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Hi Caroline as usual your videos are very informative! Thank you for the time and effort you put into helping others!
Marisa Denise Hi Marisa!
Thank you so much for letting me know!!
I really appreciate it!!
Looking forward to hearing from you again very soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
This video was so useful. Everything you have talk about has been so helpful!
iluvkaren100 Awe thanks so much for letting me know!!
I appreciate it so much!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you :) very simply presented and easy to learn, looking forward for more videos.
This was helpful and breaks it down clearly!
Shirley Dominick Awe Thanks a lot love! It means a lot. Can't wait to see you here once again. -xoxo!!
As always your videos are useful and they have vital information. Thank you for the great videos
CINDY CELESTIN Hi Cindy!
Thank you so much for letting me know :)
I appreciate it so much!!
Cannot wait to hear from you again soon!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Love your videos :) I'm 16 but your videos really interest and educate me. If I won I'd give the tag to my mom, who's an rn.
Laura G Hi Laura!
So great to hear from you!!
Thanks for the comment & for watching the videos!!
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
xoxo
- Caroline
Thank you, this is very much appreciated. This is hard work, great job. You cover all the information.....keep them coming. Respect fully, Teresa
Teresa Bragoli Hi Teresa! you're sweet! Thank you for letting me know. I definitely will keep it coming so keep in touch for more :) See you real soon here again. -xoxo
Thanks, this was very helpful. I liked the way you incorporated NCLEX type questions at the end. I haven't seen that in other videos. Also, are you really a nurse? You look like a model. Yeah, I'm trying hard to win the pin. But really you are very pretty.
Please keep sending those videos. I need all the help I can get to pass my classes and be ready for the NCLEX.
Great Video Caroline,Thank you much for sharing !
Omar Manalo Hi Omar!
Thank so much for letting me know!!
xoxo
-Caroline
im asking about a patient that has been admitted into a hospital
Very informative. This really helped. Thank you.
who is responsible when sepsis is not discovered then the patient goes in shock?
Thank you so much!! Incredibly helpful!!!
Luke Paddock Awesome! Thanks for letting me know it helped. It means a lot to hear from you guys. See you again soon. -xoxo
Very good video on this topic! Presentation was awesome!!
Maria Menendez Hi Maria!
Thanks so much!
We all definitely worked on it very hard :)
Looking forward to seeing you on here again soon!!
Much Love,
- Caroline
Great video, thanks for the questions at the end.
Hi! I got all the questions right!!!! Thank you