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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 not in your 'girls gossip group' and are ok with tal...

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 important to be read when trying to complete the procto...

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 possession and we needed the electric ring cutter to remo...

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 i worked the floors, I always kept etoh wipes, swab...

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 us. We are just sitting down watching TV, sipping tea ...

So I saw the following thread on another forum and thought I'd get your thoughts on it. "Did Ben Stiller seem like he would make a good male nurse in " Meet the Parents"1 Sorry just a funny post. DO you think he portrayed the male nurse community wel...

Now I have heard many of you talk on here about having been/are a paramedic/EMT, or your spouse was/is a paramedic/EMT and have one big question (with several smaller ones, too) for you all out there. I am starting nursing school this fall and am so...

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 not talk. Seriously?! He won't talk? Really?! I am...

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 like, but some patients will only take a 24 and some w...

It never fails that I get announced routinely as the "doctor" for said patient because of my sex. Just as I am mislabeled, we have multiple female doctors who are labeled as nurses because of their sex. The fact is, we all have been educated in our a...

I have been called mean a few times for dropping 16's on a few drunks or ODs, but I like knowing I have access if things go south quickly! Only been in the ER for a yr and a half, but relax, it will come! Just attempt at all the times you get. Don't ...

I think it is a great idea! I would pose for it, and also probably wouldn't buy it, however.

Pretty cool seeing your own facility featured. Work in OhioHealth, so it is still pretty cool to hear about it!

Need lots of pens and I keep an ammonia inhalant on my badge! Never like to have to go find one.

I also am one of those crazy ones that love it! Although we may complain and talk about certain patients, we realize that for those few who are actually sick and require our services, our job matters and we feel great for being able to see them turn ...

Good job for picking up on this golden point!

kauauigirl...I am sure Mercy Ships International or the Red Cross would be two great places to start. I am sure both will be sending people there when it is safer.

Well, if you are looking for a yes, then sure, and if you are looking for a no, then sure, too. We men had to take the same coursework as the females in our profession, and although we are a minority in this field, i can guarantee you that we take gr...

In the ER...morphine, zofran, vicodin, motrin, tylenol

My facility acts as a spoke to one of the central ohio stroke centers and we currently are using the ASA guidelines for timing. Door - MD time of 10 minutes. Door - CT 25 minutes. Door - CT read 45 minutes. We only recently (less than 1 year) have be...

Certs: American College of Bladder Control with a subcertification in Poor Urination in order to deal with others lame requests for ice chips....

Also regarding the Adenosine dose... 6mg, and if 6 doesn't work, then 12mg, and if 12 doesn't work, then an additional 12 mg. This is per ACLS guidelines. I have seen the brief pause, but it is a brief spell.

Comfort, pockets and fit! As a 6'1" guy with long legs, i find it hard to get the right size pants with comfort and fit. But as of right now, I am wearing Tafford scrubs because of how baggy they are. I really enjoy baggy scrubs with pockets. Tighte...

Had a lady ask me the other day, "I know you are an RN and all, but, seriously, what are you?" asked her to clarify. "Well, you said you are a nruse, but I've never seen a guy work as a nurse. Aren't you offended to be called a nurse." We just need t...

We give them essentially back to back. I never want to start pushing insulin unless I know I have a good enough IV for a round of d50! Necrotizing and hate not knowing I have a good IV here!