VaEMT190

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1. I am about to quit nursing completely

   VaEMT190 replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well, there's always the chance you could become an EMT =) lol. I'm getting my LPN after I finish my Criminal Justice Degree.

2. ER Nurse is Being a JERK to EMS...

   VaEMT190 replied to flashpoint's topic in Emergency

   The whole 2nd shift nursing shift gives us hell, big-time. We brought in a code and one of the Transport crews opened the doors for us, and they used the manual button so it stayed open. They got so mad at us(and we didn't even do it, different agenc...

3. How Can You Tell if a Pt. Is Addicted???

   VaEMT190 replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Addictions

   As an EMT, we end up being the ones who bring you your addicts lol, sorrrrry. But in all seriousness; the best way for US to tell if the pt is an addict, is to do SAMPLE(Signs-symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, ...

4. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

   VaEMT190 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

   To the best of my knowledge, in Virginia the nurses are WELL above the "shortage" line. As far as EMT's go, this is a big shortage in Southwest Virginia. Some Rescue Squads get around 5+ calls a day but are still Volunteer because their is not near e...

5. Which Strips Are MOST Dangerous?

   VaEMT190 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   I would think a PVC, a Elevated ST segement, or a Tombstone T-Wave would be a indicated for something REALLY lethal. On our trucks we use 3 leads which do work fine, but some rythms can be distored and look like a depression in some of the waves. We ...