tdg_rn

tdg_rn specializes in Emergency.

Latest Activity

1. TOP 10 Meds?

   tdg_rn replied to superkyky's topic in Emergency

   Narcan maybe?

2. Chest tubes

   tdg_rn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

   Ahh...the complexity of the nursing school type question!! I'll stick to my answer based on (1) the question never said what kind of xray is needed. A portable may not be an option and the time the patient would be off of suction could vary greatly (...

3. Experience

   tdg_rn replied to sassychris's topic in General Nursing

   In nursing as well as other areas - experience is beginning to mean less and less. Attitude is what employers are leaning toward now. It's better to have a new nurse who's willing to work with others and learn than an experience nurse who has seen it...

4. Chest tubes

   tdg_rn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

   Is this a nursing school question? I can't remember the nursing school answer but based on experience it is [D]. Suction is there to help remedy a pressure problem in the lung space (i.e. - pneumothorax). Once it is in place it should generally remai...

5. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

   tdg_rn replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

   I'd have to agree. It's hard to think of sex or libido when you are dealing with someone sick, in pain or in need of care. However, it's not so hard to wonder if the individual for whom you are caring may tarnish your career with an unfounded accusat...

6. west tn

   tdg_rn replied to butterfly524's topic in Tennessee

   Am I to assume that by 'Mphs Gals' you also mean guys? I am curious from someone new and in the area - which hospital system did you go with and why? (You can PM if you prefer.) Thanks, Terence

7. any info about baptist hospital

   tdg_rn replied to rainarn2's topic in Tennessee

   I'm a recent graduate (12/16) and was actually offered a position with their system. I'd pretty much come to the same conclusion as some of the above post regarding ratios and didn't accept it. I don't believe they a bad network and would consider w...

8. west tn

   tdg_rn replied to butterfly524's topic in Tennessee

   If memory serves, you should be notified by the end of this month. I believe everyone in my class knew before the beginning of November.

9. When is a nurse not a nurse? Situation...

   tdg_rn replied to Quickbeam's topic in General Nursing

   You may double check that. My friend who is an architect is an architect whereever he goes. He just isn't allowed to consult or work in any way as an architect w/o going through the state in question. I think the same thing applies to RN. You're a R...

10. trauma level 1 or 3?

    tdg_rn replied to RN92's topic in Emergency

    It's the same nationally. A lot of people confuse them but Level 1 is always the facility that can deal with the worse trauma for the reason EMTPTORN gave.

11. Healthcare crisis: Will I find a job after graduation?

    tdg_rn replied to longtimecoming's topic in General Students

    I'm in a much smaller city with one major hospital. There is definitely a shortage here. They always have openings and, even now, can't wait for us to get out of school. I think you are just experiencing a local phenom. Terence

12. drug math HELP!!

    tdg_rn replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah...what about the dancing thing? :)

13. drug math HELP!!

    tdg_rn replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Students

    Are you using the Delmar Dimensional Analysis Book? That is the same one I am using in my program. Not to contradict the last posts (they are right) but this may be a little easier - especially if we are in the same book. The first thing to remember ...

14. A&P question

    tdg_rn replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    I would have to chime in on the urinary system, too. There's a whole lot more to that process than I was expecting. It was worth it though. Really clicks when you start studying diuretics in Pharm.

15. First Semester of Nursing School

    tdg_rn replied to fssmith's topic in General Students

    I'll bite... I think a lot of colleges will start their students off with the basics and gradually move deeper and deeper into things. I couldn't speak on every school, but I'd go along with the CNA-type functions for at least a portion of first sem...