ER hippie

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About ER hippie

29 y/o, LPN, working on RN, works alot, play when I can; sound familiar?

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  1. litman for trucks

    Here's my two cents, for what its worth... In the ER I use my Littmann, on the ambulance I use the good old 20 dollar sprague style I bought when I didn't know there was a difference. In my experience, you are exactly right, the Littman is just too...
  2. What's your craziest story of the ER

    Not too discount the tattoo to teeth idea, but I have full sleeves of excellant tattoo work, not to mention work on my chest, legs, and neck, and I have all of my teeth, no decay, and am also top of my nursing class. Keep the stories coming guys, ...
  3. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Here's a few I've seen recently: Don't keep your your industrial strength adhesive in the medicine cabinet, esp. if your 16 y/o keeps his eyedrops in there, too. (No idea of outcome but very sad indeed.) Burning your trash is a bad idea. Failing...
  4. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    Hey everybody! I'm Joe. I'm 29(30 in June:o ), still SINGLE, no kids:p . I'm a GPN (boards this spring) and 3 semesters to go. I love nursing. Should have done this years ago, but I spent my 20's in the Army and running my ex's tattoo shop. Welcome...
  5. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    Oh, btw, there were 4 other guys in my class.
  6. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    Are you crazy? Probably, but thats a benefit in nursing LOL. And no, its never to late to start. I'm 29 and was one of the "younger" students in my class of 60. Good luck to you and welcome aboard!!!
  7. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    Hey guys. I take my LPN boards next month, 3 semesters to go on my RN. Also finishing my Paramedic. And I love being a nurse! I'm surrounded by women in pajamas, what more could you ask for?
  8. Littmann Master Classic vs. Classic II S.E.

    Oh Yeah... Graduate on the 27th of Jan. woo hoo... I made it! :D :D
  9. Littmann Master Classic vs. Classic II S.E.

    I've been using the classic II for a few months now, and I love it!!! The acoustics are top notch, its very comfortable, and I love the ergonomic design. Not having to switch back and forth between the bell and diaphragm is nice, too. The only thin...
  10. 1st semester students...gimme an update!

    Nurseweasel, I hear ya! 4.0 average!!! My only gripe is the boredom. I think I learn a lot more at work than I do in class. Although I must say, clinical is a dream. One pt! For an entire shift? Its like I died and went to nurse heaven! he he!To ...
  11. Why LPN??

    OK, this is one thread I would prefer to never see again... LPN's are an essential part of the health care team, period! Would I be happy with that scope of practice? No. But thats just me. I have worked with some wonderful LPN's over the years. ...
  12. 6 weeks into school, I got stuck and i don't know what to do

    I am so sorry that happened to you. The prof should have known better! There should have been a sharps container available. What a mess. I would definitly consider post exposure prophylaxis (the cocktail, usually 2 NRTI's or 2 NNRTI's and a prote...
  13. Is this rude?

    Just a quick thought about washing hands at work stations.... If you have to touch ANYTHING else along your way, like a doorknob, or lightswitch, your washing was in vain and you should definetly do it again. Doorknobs, imo, are the worst, because yo...
  14. Metabolife

    PLEASE do not use this stuff!!!! My ex-fiance had 2, yes 2 miscarriageswhile taking it, and the obgyn could find no other reason!!!! If you want to lose wieght, eat less and walk more. It worked for me!
  15. Weak Stomach / Does it go away?

    EAT!!!!! I got the flip/flops quite a bit at first(almost puked when I saw my 1st stage 4 decub), but the more you see, the easier it gets. I also found it much easier if I eat before school, work, etc. Low blood sugar definitely exacerbates the ...