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1. Rules for the ER (long)

   robfall replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   IF you can scream "I'm in shock" at the top of your lungs: you're not.

2. Rules for the ER (long)

   robfall replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   If you are drunk/high or haven't bathed in weeks; please don't hit on my female coworkers. You'll end up with my male, middle aged self as your nurse.

3. sf bay area transportation advise

   robfall replied to nicunewgrad's topic in California

   The best source for information regarding public transit in the Bay Area: http://www.511.org/. use the 'trip planner' under the transit drop down.

4. You Know the patient is going bad when...

   robfall replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

   Any report begins; "I'm really sorry about this..."

5. Excelsior Lifespan Psych Exam Help!

   robfall replied to ladycrafter14's topic in Online Learning

   The main point of this course is; development continues across the entire lifespan. Be familiar with the various theories of development: esp. Piaget and Eriksen. Don't stress you can do this!

6. The Unwritten Rules of Nursing

   robfall replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

   Never say: I haven't seen (fill in name of PITA frequent patient) lately, for he will appear within the day!

7. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   robfall replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   Perhaps the issue is a basic misunderstanding of how EMS/ambulance service works. There are essentially two levels of service: 1. Non-emergency transports; i.e patients being transported for evaluations, appointments, etc. 2. 911 calls for lifethreat...

8. "Private" CPNE workshops?

   robfall replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Learning

   The one I took is run by an Excelsior graduate; Tina in CA. It involved four days of review, testing strategies and practice stations. I found it to be more useful than the Excelsior workshop. Passed CPNE in Racine last month!

9. Pals And Acls

   robfall replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   Also; yes you can take these course's as an LVN.

10. Pals And Acls

    robfall replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS = Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS = Pediatric Advanced Life Suport. These are both specialty certifications; not required for licensure. Usually required to work in ED/CCU etc.

11. Nitrospray for Respiratory Distress?

    robfall replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Student Assist

    NTG is also used to treat CHF/pulmonary edema. It's a quick way to reduce cardiac preload.

12. CPNE Failure

    robfall replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Learning

    Sorry to hear about your CPNE outcome; I failed the first time as well. In terms of practical advice: Apply for a new date as soon as possible. Take a day or two for yourself, and de-stress. Invest in the Excelsior Lab practice bag; then practice un...

13. Excelsior questions :)

    robfall replied to MadamMermaid's topic in LPN-RN

    Just finished Excelsior's prgram; passed CPNE last weekend. Most of the info you're looking for is on the schools website. Short version: 1. You're transcripts will be reviewed to see what credit you can be granted. 2. There is no minimum experience ...

14. Can the Union make the hospital fire nurses?

    robfall replied to shastacicuRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a general rule; a closed shop means union membership is a condition of employment. For those who have a moral or religious objection to membership; a 'fee payer' status is usually available. Your best bet would be to check the contract language, a...

15. Let's play I Remember When.....

    robfall replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    From the EMS side; using MAST pants on hypotensive patients. And having the ED staff cut them off! Cleaning contaminated MAST at the local self serve car wash. Using EOA's instead of ET for codes. Having to call in to the base hospital for orders to ...