hlrc2004

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1. Hindrance to professional growth

   hlrc2004 replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

   When it comes to trauma pt where I've work the male nurses don't leave if we have to undress or cath them unless the pt requests. And then if they can request for them to leave means it really doesn't need to be done. I get the male nurses to do my m...

2. Common nicknames for hospital items.

   hlrc2004 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   A package is a pt that is boarded and collared Zithromax and rocephin is the funk pesticide A stoner is a possible kidney stone Triage is the torture chamber or box of doom Locked and labed is a pt that has a saline lock and urine and a rainbow to t...

3. which route to take to be an ER nurse? please help

   hlrc2004 replied to mandyd87's topic in Emergency

   I'm an ER nurse with my ASN. Most trauma centers prefer that you have EMT schooling and just different certificates TNCC, CEN and so further. I don't work at a trauma center but I do see traumas and we have trauma rooms. I have my TNCC and soon will ...

4. Nursing gear passed on from older generation

   hlrc2004 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   I have my grandmother's stethoscope, several if her old nursing books, and on graduate day she gave me her nursing pendant that she received as a present when she graduated RN school. I treasure them all and still use her stethoscope.

5. Disappointed in Orientation

   hlrc2004 replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Students

   This is my last semester. I have 3 kids ranging from 10 yrs to 2 yrs. I work part time. My husband works and goes to school too. I don't make A's but I'm passing. With time management and determination you can pass. prove them wrong.