RNtigerEMT

RNtigerEMT specializes in Cardiac, Med-Surg, now in ED.

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1. Tips for Surviving Cardiac Telemetry

   RNtigerEMT replied to Spatialized's topic in General Nursing

   :yeah:So true. I worked a tele floor right out of school, and loved it. The variety, the never ending admits/discharges, the calm in the chaos. You have to find your moment, they do exist. Well said, and should be a must read for any nurse considerin...

2. Scared, having a hysterectomy

   RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks again everyone. I think I figured out what you mean about not doign school work. had a bad couple days, missed a day and a half of work due to pain related to this whole mess. I couldn't even log onto to the computer until yesterday evening. C...

3. Scared, having a hysterectomy

   RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks everyone. I will definately have to check out the website. I am trying to deal with my emotions prior to going in. I really don't like going to the doctor, and surgery scares me to death. I have had 5 children, one stillbirth, and had a tubal ...

4. Scared, having a hysterectomy

   RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks, have already discussed HRT, had not thought about gertting the patch in OR. Great idea. I will probably end up having to have the TAH. I probably know more about endo than most PCPs. Its gotten really bad, my gyn agrees, but also agreed to tr...

5. Scared, having a hysterectomy

   RNtigerEMT posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ok, here goes. I have had my RN for 5 years, worked med/surg, telemetry. ED, and am currently working rehab as a a traveling nurse. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2001, and am scheduled to have a hysterectomy on May 21. I am terrified. I know,...

6. She - A Sexual Assault Story

   RNtigerEMT replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you. As another survivor, I know how hard it is to share your story. I still deal with trust issues, but am gradually getting better. Sometimes I have to wonder, does the recovery road ever end?

7. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

   RNtigerEMT replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

   I am fully prepared to pay my own way. I don't ask the govt to pay for any of my choices. As a nurse, EMTand biker, I've seen what can happen without a helmet. Again, I feel its a matter of choice, but every one is welcome to their opinion. I don't t...

8. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

   RNtigerEMT replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

   I usually wear a helmet. However there are times when I don't. I believe in helmets, I just don't feel that anyone else,(unless I'm a passenger, then the rider can) has the right to tell me I have to wear one. I also disagree with the mandatory seatb...

9. caring for Spanish speaking patients

   RNtigerEMT replied to Faith Eyer's topic in Safety

   I, too, live in a fairly rural area, but foreign language speakers are becoming more common, and not just Spanish speakers. My story- working in a small very southern part of Ohio, almost WVa, had a pt (10 or 12 yo) and his mother come in twice in 2...

10. Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

    RNtigerEMT replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Have taken care of many nurses (active and retired), very few problems. Most of the time was able to learn something from them. The older retired nurses with dementia were the worst though, they would regress and try to take care of the roommate, rep...

11. Sweet Dreams, Baby! Tell us about your strange dreams r/t nursing

    RNtigerEMT replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to be universal about not knowing I had pt/pts, no assessments done, no meds passed, end of shift. My husband hates the ones where I hear calllights/IV pumps, cause I end up yelling at him to shut off the pump/call light because I can't do eve...

12. Whats with the scrubs?

    RNtigerEMT replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmmm,lets see. My husband wears my scrubs after I replace them with new. He thinks they are comfortable. Granted, he rarely wears them out of the house, but will occasionally run up the street to the corner store real quick in them. I am currentl...

13. Got hired!!

    RNtigerEMT replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    Thanks. I'm hoping for some good hands-on experiences. This particular service is a very busy one, the only one in the county for the time being. I am familair withthem as they served the hospital I worked at previously. The are using the new (at lea...

14. Got hired!!

    RNtigerEMT posted a topic in Emergency

    OK, not in a nurse's position in the ED, but at least its still in emergency medicine. Interviewed today and got hired for an EMT-Basic position with one of the local providers.!!!! Start Monday 7a-7p. Will not hear about the position in Canton until...

15. Starting nights, what to eat?

    RNtigerEMT replied to mrod's topic in General Nursing

    I can feel that!!! This was before I started nursing school, but was on midnights at a local factory (ugh!) There was a local restaurant that catered to night shift workers. I could go in at 0730-0800 and get a steak and potato meal, and a beer. I lo...