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Yes the figure that he quoted you sounds high for a NP, but definitely doable for CRNAs. CRNAs, from my research, enter around $130-150k. They are definitely higher paid than NPs and yes, I assume,...

Like hella mentioned above, speed is very important. If you do anything, make sure to stay caught up. That is probably the best information I could provide. I can attest that if a tech, nurse, medic,...

Sort of sounds like the crazy schizo type we all get to be witness to. There is a young girl you loves to frequent our ER. She is 14 has multiple mental health diagnoses, including pseudo seizures,...

Like someone else mentioned, without knowing the pts history, it is difficult to know why the provider ordered Cardizem over Amio. Amiodarone is an option, but many will attempt Cardizem and then...

Thank you all for your comments on the issue at hand. It appears like many have a strong stance in one direction or another. My personal opinion is that you should have a right to defend yourself...

With the current news over gun control and gun rights legislation being pushed through Congress as a result of the tragedies of Aurora, CO, Newtown, CT and the others like them, the thought of...

Mine that I bought, Dansko Pro XP did the same thing, but they even began breaking down after 3 months of wearing them. I have been sending them back and forth to Dansko with replacements for the...

Yes anything that is cheap and digital is a great way to go. Schools will tell you that a watch with a second hand is the way to go, but doing VS or anything else can be done with a digital watch. I...

Or, how about when a seasoned nurse who has "many years of experience in this setting" establishes an IV, secures it and gives report to you that its a great working IV, but you find the IV in place...

I am looking also at going into an NP program, but going from ED to family practice is a big change. IN the ED we get to see a little sick, a little not sick, critical care, trauma, GI, etc.,...

I thought that alternating would be a way to go, but their new clog model (XP) is exclusive to The Walking Store and at $180/pr, I may wait to get a cheaper version. I have not worn them for 3 days...

Thanks GrnTea for the words if wisdom.! I did the newspaper thing and the shoes have dried well. Will have to try the antiperspirant though!

First of all, I do realize this is an "equipment" item, but I am wanting as much feedback as possible and thus the reasoning for posting here first. I gave in and took the plunge purchasing a pair...

Yes, typically its' for speed in takedown more than anything. Etomidate has such a short half-life its concerning. I prefer Roc because its half-life is 45-60 minutes. It provides such a better...

Steth around neck and tape with it ammonia inhalant on back of badge small sharpie clipped to badge Vocera (ugh) clipped to chest pocket trauma shears and two pens in right pants pocket gum and...

Agree with EmergencyNrse... I have used many scopes but just use whatever is comfortable for you. I used a sprague scope, but it was to thick around my neck and gave me an ache. I prefer anything I...

Redding Medical or Steeles have good prices and Redding is typically the cheapest I have found. Other sites seem to mark up extremely. Always look on Ebay as prices can be really cheap. Don't...

I have always bought cheap and have never regretted it. I like the idea of watches with the second hand but can't get over the "tick-tick-tick" all the time. It really drives me crazy! I personally...

Yes, I also have to agree as a nurse I am treated slightly differently by some of the male physicians, or just male staff in general. Thankfully, and yes most of us will agree to this point, we are...

Like the above poster, it wasn't all hard work, just busy work that really didn't deal with fashion much, but much more about culture in general. Or, that was my opinion anyway. The book is very...

Had a guy sit in the waiting room for an hour before coming back to the room. Only mentioned penile pain "but it wasnt that bad". When we finally saw him, a college ring encompassed his prized...

Stethoscope, tape, scissors, pens galore(!), mini-Sharpie (for labeling IVs, wound dressings, foleys), small flashlight (will always come in handy), and the dumb Vocera that we are tethered to. When...

Blood goes round and round...air goes in and out. If this is not happening, then the patient probably needs to be at the hospital (if not already). When the ER says they are busy, don't listen to...

We don't do the sign in slip, but the other day I had a patient prought in my squad none the less and was accompanied by a very angry, and belittling ex-wife, with whom he lives. the complaint...will...

edit from a posting earlier...defintiely take your time with getting IVs in. In my first post, I see I seemed a little overzealous, and mind you that was after 12 hours of traumas, codes, and the...