portcityrn

portcityrn specializes in ER, Trauma ICU, Peds ICU.

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1. Euthanasia. Murder or Mercy?

   portcityrn replied to erinmckenziejam's topic in General Nursing

   There are things in life far worse than death.....why as nurses do we allow our patients to suffer? Why do we think this is ok? We have no problem putting down fluffy the dog but mother need to suffer till God takes her? Remind the fable about the ...

2. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

   portcityrn replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania

   Yes you have a chance, but I would suggest taking the two week course to get certified as a CNA. That would give you a better chance.

3. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

   portcityrn replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

   All of these questions are written the same way. Two right Two wrong One of the right is better than The other. Just like the NCLEX.

4. Brain Dead Pt Nursing DX

   portcityrn replied to Moonlight88's topic in General Nursing

   Ok so let define brain death- the absence of blood flow to the brain it is a legal form of death and TOD is the time the brain death assessment was done. Airway clearance due to no gag would not work, due to the fact you should have an airway ( ETT ...

5. Signs, Triads, and Other Terms

   portcityrn replied to midge121787's topic in Emergency

   Mad as a hatter Hot as a hair Blind as a bat Dry as a bone....triclyclic OD

6. new to ER - more questions....

   portcityrn replied to jotond's topic in Emergency

   Welcome to the ER!!! Having been an ICU nurse before becoming an ER nurse I understand your concern. The answer is yes and no, It depends on why the patient is in the ER. Are they there for UTI symptoms or Abd pain then yes I would say "Dr. Happy did...

7. Adventist and Agnostics?

   portcityrn replied to PiedPiperRN's topic in Oregon

   I currently work for a SDA hospital. Our mission statement is "To exstead the healing ministry of Jesus Christ". It is expected to be quoted often and it is followed. Just saying.