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parascribe specializes in Emergency.


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  1. ER RN must haves

    All the above, plus a retractable pocket tape measure. And booze, but not pocket size, that's just asking for
  2. when is it okay to combat rudeness w/ rudeness?

    I try to remember what Oscar Wilde said: " A gentleman is never rude unintentionally." What I most try to avoid is replying in anger, or just snapping at someone. After that, depends on what you're...
  3. The most valuable thing(s) you've been told

    That's a great tip, thanks. As to superstition, I tell people I didn't use to be superstitious, then I became a paramedic. Being a nurse reinforces it. My first mentor gave me a great line "Always...
  4. Do you single out the men who don't throw away their garbage? Do you expect the men in your department to manage your trash for
  5. I feel the same. However, it has been an issue at my work, hence my feeling that any woman that complains about the position of a toilet seat forfeits any issues of gender equality. Anyone who needs...
  6. I'm surprised this is being discussed. I tend my own bathroom habits with no expectation of assistance from anyone. When I hear a woman complain about the toilet seat being left up, I assume they're...
  7. "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

    I'm pretty sure I've had that patient, or their relative, or maybe it was someone who just hatched out of the same pod. I agree with Stargazer, I've had good results asking simple direct questions,...
  8. All Men Shift

    So you're saying that women can't compete with men when the playing field is level? I disagree and think your comments are demeaning to women. The most toxic work environment I ever worked in was an...
  9. All Men Shift

    People who wish to take offense, will find a reason. I never said any such thing and I resent you implying
  10. Engineering definitely changed the game for EMS and fire. One thing I noticed over the course of my EMS career was that I started to see vehicles with more damage, requiring more extrication effort,...
  11. All Men Shift

    I have about two shifts in my ER that were all male. It caused us all to pray for no gynecological
  12. Proud to be in scrubs??

    self-concious and uncomfortable. I spent some many years wearing ems pants and boots, when I started nursing, scrubs and tennis shoes felt like I was
  13. RN

    My first response was denial, but finally I went to a
  14. The Red Line of NA's Who Ask Lots of Questions

    I think when and how you ask is probably more important than what you ask. And also maybe who you ask. Most days, I'm like PedsRN and love to share a learning opportunity. But then some other...
  15. a wannabe nurse with a fainting problem

    I've worked with a few people over the years who have a similar problem. Just remember, it's not generally the nurse's job to get stuck! If you don't have a problem administering shots and IV's, you...