NorthmanRig

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1. What to do when u find an unresponsive patient

   NorthmanRig replied to LucasNewGrad's topic in Safety

   If you happen upon an unresponsive patient, shouldn't you do a rapid response immediately?

2. People really need to stop coming into nursing

   NorthmanRig replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

   ".......and the other nurses are just old and jealous and mean so they make me call out all the time and why not i deserve to." My mother told me that nursing used to be like the army; people told you to do your job and they didn't ask nicely. You we...

3. What did I do wrong?

   NorthmanRig replied to mzsuccess's topic in CNA/MA

   Is there any kind of repercussions for nurses or physicians pushing CNAs to break scope of practice? Or is it one of those things where they can coerce you and make you feel like its a hostile work environment and it's tough sh*t for you? I'm in CNA ...

4. What did I do wrong?

   NorthmanRig replied to mzsuccess's topic in CNA/MA

   Holy crap! 45 Units!? My son has type 1 and is on that. The most I've ever given him was 11 units for 165 carbs of pancakes and ice cream. I can't believe that guy survived 45 units... Even with 3 snickers. You dodged a bullet there.

5. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

   NorthmanRig replied to ddane94's topic in Men

   If you want to mess with people, you can get your DNP and introduce yourself by something along the lines of: "Hello, I'm Doctor [name goes here], I'll be your Nurse [APRN specialty goes here]." As long as you live in one of those states where you ca...

6. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

   NorthmanRig replied to ddane94's topic in Men

   That's the right attitude. People can have fun judging me when I'm making six figures a year one day.

7. Denied by patient

   NorthmanRig replied to kemo1121's topic in CRNA

   If I ever get surgery, I'm going to ask for a CRNA. If they don't have one, then... oh well.

8. Advice for landing a med/surg job as a brand new CNA?

   NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in CNA/MA

   I wished I still lived by SLC, I'd be looking for work at that hospital. Thanks for the positive reply. That is a good idea about hiring brand new CNAs and training them how you would like. Perhaps I can use that mentality in a pitch when I am lookin...

9. Nurses bettering lives

   NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I don't mind that as long as it is for something significant. Like making card board boxes for your boss and treating it like its the most important thing in the world is what I was originally getting at. I know you are making the hospital money but ...

10. Advice for landing a med/surg job as a brand new CNA?

    NorthmanRig posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello. I begin my CNA courses at my community college on the 6th of Jan. I am very excited to learn and start working in healthcare. I am sure I will probably have to work at a LTHC facility first because most hospitals from what I've read/heard don'...

11. Info about OHSU CRNA program

    NorthmanRig replied to cbykobreck's topic in SRNA

    I know this thread is a year old, but did any of you get in? How many clinical cites did you visit and were you originally OR or WA residents?

12. Washington CNA law

    NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Washington

    Thanks for the reply. I think the role of CNA II is what Verene mentioned; acute care. I haven't found any definitive answers yet, but all of the postings I see for CNA II jobs in OR are for acute care. I have seen CNA - Acute Care in WA however minu...

13. Washington CNA law

    NorthmanRig posted a topic in Washington

    Hello, I am currently enrolled to take a CNA course this next quarter. I live in Washington state. Does anybody out know if being a CNA in Washington is different than other states like OR? I can't find any definitive answers on the internet. What I ...

14. world's biggest loser

    NorthmanRig replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be told I was too slow as well. I have ADD so I am pretty bad with doing things that require thinking while being fast. I started taking Modafinil for it and I don't have that problem at all anymore and I can focus and complete tasks like a...

15. Nurses bettering lives

    NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you Red Kryptonite for this insight. It is my significant other, but she will come around in time. Nay-sayers fuel my passion to do just the opposite of what they are naying haha.