Barryo123

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1. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

   Barryo123 replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

   Would this person not be considered a danger to himself? Given the situation he's in? If he has no immediate family other than his mother - does he have a will drawn up - more importantly advance directives regarding his health care? If not, then, ...

2. What is a watch with a second hand?

   Barryo123 replied to Wanna_be_a_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, there are a lot of 'Quacks' here in the US of A as well...

3. What is a watch with a second hand?

   Barryo123 replied to Wanna_be_a_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   You're kidding, right?

4. Blooddraw Techniques

   Barryo123 replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

   I guess you're absolutely correct, chris! Thanks for the enlightenment!

5. Would You Pray if your Patient asked?

   Barryo123 replied to LasVegasRN's topic in General Nursing

   In many circumstances I have been asked by patients as well as family members to pray for outcomes. To reiterate another reply - we are taught to try and see to the whole patient - including their spritual needs. I feel, unless one has a very serio...

6. Do older students have an advantage

   Barryo123 replied to startmeup's topic in General Students

   I was on the USS Saratoga out of Mayport! 2 Med/IO cruises and a ton of experience with Jacksonville Fire/Rescue (Paramedic training - part of a pilot program). Small world. Similar story.

7. Do older students have an advantage

   Barryo123 replied to startmeup's topic in General Students

   I started school way back when I graduated from high school with no motivation, no goals, no experience, etc. It soon showed and I left after two semesters - joined the Navy, served my time, worked as a Paramedic for many years and I am now, also, b...

8. Blooddraw Techniques

   Barryo123 replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

   Another option is to check with you local EMS people and see if there is an EMT-Paramedic Instructor available. It may not fill formal education requirements, but, as a Paramedic - I know that venipuncture as well as phlebotomy, IV Start technique, ...