tdg_rn

tdg_rn specializes in Emergency.

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1. TOP 10 Meds?

   tdg_rn replied to superkyky's topic in Emergency

   Narcan

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...

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...

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. -...

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...

6. any info about baptist hospital

   tdg_rn replied to rainarn2's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   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...

7. 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...

8. 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

9. drug math HELP!!

   tdg_rn replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Students

   Oh yeah...what about the dancing thing?

10. 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...

11. What is your grading scale in nursing school?

    tdg_rn replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Students

    Ditto above post: Anything less than 75 is failing, except for the drug calc which is anything less than 90 is failing. After three unsuccessful attempts of any drug calc exam you get the

12. To everyone on All Nurses

    tdg_rn replied to wrmbreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Chris - don't leave the board. There's a lot of experience, information, and support for Nursing students and/or Nurses in this one place. I haven't posted much while class was going on...

13. Who's wearing white?

    tdg_rn replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student nurse and am required to wear white uniforms during my clinicals. Of course, you'd never catch me in a dress (I'm a dude). but you know...I really don't think the white is bad. I've...

14. Pda Help!

    tdg_rn replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Just tap your stylus in the upper left hand corner of the screen (where the time is). It should bring up a menu. Go down to "Delete" and it will bring up a screen where you can get rid of the app you...

15. Men in the OB

    tdg_rn replied to Brob's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Man! I'm still a couple of semesters from my OB rotation but I have to tell you - I've been thinking about the same thing. I have reasoned out the same things the ladies said. It all makes sense. I'm...