quirkieone

quirkieone specializes in EMERGENCY.

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1. question about getting an LPN job with an aggravated DUI on the record...

   quirkieone replied to LPNTO's topic in Criminal

   exactly, I know that there are some schools that will accept students on their ability to pay. The BVN put's on disciplinary meetings that are open to the public, I know that there are two scheduled for tomorrow and friday in California (Milpitas). ...

2. Say NO to NursesRx

   quirkieone replied to quirkieone's topic in General Nursing

   i had been doing that, except for that last timecard where i really got messed up. that would be murphys law...

3. Say NO to NursesRx

   quirkieone posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to let my fellow nurses know that NursesRx is not the best travel company to work for. This company tends to consistently forge timecards by entering your "contracted time" (ie: 7p-7a) instead of actual time worked clearly stated on timec...

4. Would I be a good fit?

   quirkieone replied to CainRN's topic in Emergency

   alot is expected but there is always help... vitals transports restocking cpr showers ekg's blood draws some places use techs to do orthopedic procedures like splints.

5. Strange things found on (or in) a pt.

   quirkieone replied to squeakykitty's topic in Emergency

   male-a slim can of gilette shaving gel female-vibrator(still on)

6. DKA- how often do you see the same ones

   quirkieone replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in Emergency

   if your facility has emergency dept. case managers that follow up with frequent flyers they should be notified. they are supposed to help patients use the er appropriately, something like more than 3 visits a year for the same reason should be invest...

7. Question/Concern about pt and Dilaudid IVP

   quirkieone replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

   maybe next time get the md to do a deep brachial iv, they usually slip out or blow but its an alternative to thumb ivs or central lines. your doc may find it hard to say no if you bring the ultrasound in with you when you suggest it.

8. TNCC/ENPC anyone?

   quirkieone replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

   go to this web site to get what you need for tncc, enpc, and catn. http://www.ena.org/chapters/default.asp. click your state and go from there. also, if you have to travel to keep your certifications up, i think your costs are tax deductible.

9. Question/Concern about pt and Dilaudid IVP

   quirkieone replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

   Try Ativan Next Time, If You Had To Put Her Iv In Her Thumb She May Be A Ivdu Or Substance Abuser Of Some Sort. Ativan Has Been Studied At Sfgh To Relieve Pain. Some Of It May Be Supratentorial And Her Husband May Be A Little Co-dependent As She Do...

10. TNCC/ENPC anyone?

    quirkieone replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    The Teaching Hospital I Work At Is Also A Trauma Hospital And They Offer The Classes There. Try Going To Your Nearest. Ena Is Also A Great Place To Look

11. Suggestions for RN's covering LPN's please

    quirkieone replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    Its All In The Wording, Lvn's Can Data Collect. I Think It Would Fine If The Lvn Stated For The Next Shift All Of The "data" That He/she Collected. Its Technically Not A Report Then. I Used To Be An Lvn Too And From What I Remember, Lvn's Have A Lic...

12. Washington/Oregon Wages vs California

    quirkieone replied to PCCT-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Cali Is The Place To Be If You Want The Money, Anywhere Else Youre Going To Have To Make Some Serious Changes In Your Spending.

13. They taped the what to the WHAT!

    quirkieone replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Ive Heard Of Maalox For Stinky Feet But Would Be Interested To See What It Does For Bed Sores. Ima Look It Up.

14. They taped the what to the WHAT!

    quirkieone replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    MAYBE SHE SHOULD HAVE USED THE INFANT SIZE:eek: AKA TEENIE WEENIE

15. las vegas ER's

    quirkieone posted a topic in Nevada

    WHAT ARE THE BEST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS IN VEGAS AND SURROUNDING AREA. I AM DEFINITELY OVER THE TRAUMA NURSE THING AND IM LOOKING TO MAINLY TAKE CARE OF MEDICAL CASES. ID LIKE TO HEAR WHAT ALL OF MY FELLOW R.N.'S THINK OF THEIR E.R. AND ANY CONTACT N...