GCom24 ASN, RN

GCom24 has 2 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Medical-Surgical, Emergency.

Latest Activity

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   Podcasts

   GCom24 replied to HoosierRN06's topic in Emergency

   I absolutely love EMCrit, it's what introduced me to the world of FOAMed. Definitely check them out and SMACC. If you're still hungry: Total EM, and The Skeptic's Guide to Emergency Medicine. Also, check out the blog RebelEM. Another great one that I...
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   Feel stupid

   GCom24 replied to Cat365's topic in Emergency

   You'd love my hospital then ;P They've come up with this system where we print out a "SBAR" sheet that is automatically filled in with hx, vs, meds given, IV site, etc. etc., we fax it to the receiving floor. Then we call them and say "I've faxed the...
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   Advice for ED Team Leader

   GCom24 replied to GCom24's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the advice! I actually had my interview today, and feel like I killed it. There's two other candidates, but I should know something in about 2 weeks. So I'm pretty excited. I think as an ISTP, I will be able to bring a unique leadership st...
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   ED staffing ratios

   GCom24 replied to EDdad's topic in Emergency

   Just to help vary your sample: 26-bed ER, two of which are trauma rooms. We run Fast Track in 8,9,10, and "MSE." Room 9 has 4 chairs in it for lowest of acuity patients. So Fast Track, maxed out, would be seeing 7-8 patients. One nurse, one mid-leve...
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   Advice for ED Team Leader

   GCom24 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi all, a position for a ED Team Lead just opened in my dept and I've applied. I don't know if any of you are familiar with the Myers Briggs personality types, but I'm an ISTP-A. As an introvert, I know I don't fit the typical archetype of a "leader"...
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   So what's going to happen to health care now?

   GCom24 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

   My view on what will happen, he will open insurance companies to be sold across state-lines which will broaden the market, slash through geographic monopolies and allow the beauty of competition to flourish. This will drive companies to provide highl...
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   Am I ill-suited to the ED?

   GCom24 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

   So, in this specific situation. I will guarantee that the doctor. "Hey, you have xyz, I'd like to keep you at least over night to make sure your xyz lab stays stable, your BP is stable, etc. But everything looks fairly normal right now, but you had c...
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   Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

   GCom24 replied to NenaRK's topic in Recovery

   Just have to bump this again. If you're done with it, carry on. It is bewildering that marijuana is talked about as if it's a mind-altering substance in the same caliber as LSD or psilocybin. I do not think anyone so far has argued that marijuana, wh...
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   Am I ill-suited to the ED?

   GCom24 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

   1. A general and open disdain for psych patients. So, psych patients can be very testing. A general ED course involves, presentation, needs medical clearance, needs 1-2 liters of fluid to lower a CPK, then patient holds a bed for 10 or more hours (I ...
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    Are there any NPs who could answer a few questions for me?

    GCom24 replied to emm13's topic in Advanced

    What is your certification? FNP? AGACNP? Dual-certified? Post-masters certs? Any thoughts on ENP programs vs FNP with ENP cert?
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    ER Nurse Advice Needed

    GCom24 replied to TheDreamIsRN's topic in Emergency

    Not sure where you are geographically, or in your program, but, in my state, we hire ED Techs that either A) Are a CNA, B) Are a EMT, or C) Have completed one year of nursing school. Option C is how I got to spend weekends during my second year of n...
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    George Washington University FNP Fall 2016

    GCom24 replied to CNimmo's topic in NP Students

    Hey everyone, I know this thread has been quiet for awhile, but I'm looking at GWU's RN-BSN/MSN bridge program. I'm just curious about the admission requirements. So.. my ADN GPA is 2.78... Not very good at all, I know. There are 10 credits that I n...
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    Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    GCom24 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'll throw in my two cents here, I'm definitely struggling with this idea right now. I'm looking at DO, PA and NP routes of advancement. At this point in my life, I definitely wish I had somehow had the foresight to go straight to med school out of h...
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    Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

    GCom24 replied to nursewithskills's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know about that verse, I like that! Thanks! I always thought that a right or left upper arm tattoo would be classic.
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    Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

    GCom24 replied to nursewithskills's topic in General Nursing

    Love that verse, didn't know about that! I always thought a classic right or left upper arm tattoo would be awesome.