whyldlife

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1. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

   whyldlife replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   DDS- Drunk Duke Students, nothing like an 18 year old prince/princess that can't hold their liquor

2. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

   whyldlife replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

   Do both. Transport teams love RN's with their paramedic credentials. Having some paramedic time under your belt will also help you as a new grad if you go directly into an ED. Some of the trauma centers don't like to hire new grads but will take any ...

3. NEW ED NURSE and Requirements and Questions

   whyldlife replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Emergency

   Usually it's a basic test, identifying PAC's, PVC's all the different degrees of heart block, calculating rates.

4. propofol

   whyldlife replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   I have used propofol extensively in the ICU and ER settings and prefer it on intubated patients only. There is a greater variability on dosing effects and it does cause some very significant CNS depression. For simple relocations or reductions my exp...

5. dress code policies in hospital setting

   whyldlife replied to ianpstudent's topic in General Nursing

   Neat and professional is our code here in NC. Sure some of the young kids coming in push the envelope of professional decorum WAY to far but they are just kids and usually shape up after a talking to. If your facility wants you to wear specific color...

6. What punishment should this nurse get?

   whyldlife replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

   She should, and probably will get a verbal reprimand unless there are other issues with her. You work nights long enough and it happens. I'm sure there are some people who have never know or have forgotten the difficulties of working the night shift ...

7. Online programs

   whyldlife posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I am currently a diploma RN looking to go back to school. Has anyone had any experiences with the online schools? What are the clinical requirements? Any advice is appreciated