usethehaldol

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  1. Running the pump dry

    usethehaldol posted a topic in Patient Medications

    TL;Dr Is it okay to not run the pump dry? So I work in an ICU and a number of people have complained about pumps being run dry. For newbies like me who don't know; Running a pump dry is using up all...

  2. Does Trump have Covid?

    usethehaldol replied to Emergent's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Everyone I've seen over 70 and with Covid is on a

  3. What does your username mean?

    usethehaldol replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a paramedic I used to use sedation as a last resort until I got a judo kick to the

  4. What Is One’s Opinion If You See A Man Wearing a Dansko Shoes?

    usethehaldol replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    For me it doesn't matter. I'd start forming an opinion of a person that asked me this question though. But I'm an old crotchety bastard at this

  5. Paramedic discrimination?

    usethehaldol replied to Estateboy's topic in Men in Nursing

    This. Even low tier medics can look at a patient and know its time to get their *** in gear. I remember my nursing clinical with a dude going into respiratory failure. You know, anxious, trying to...

  6. Keto diet & pills on ca probation

    usethehaldol replied to Jaronson81's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unless theres some new research Im not aware of, exogenous ketones dont speed up ketosis at all. You might be able to dodge keto flu at the very best. Most people in the keto community view exogenous...

  7. Why do RNs choose to work in nursing homes?

    usethehaldol posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was originally under the impression nursing home RNs got paid A LOT more than hospital RNs. As a paramedic I would go to these facilities and there was usually 1 RN per "wing" of the nursing home....

  8. Paramedic to RN

    usethehaldol replied to Jesse Duncan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Medic 5 years, emt-I 5 years before that. As far as pay I'm getting, its awesome compared to what I made as a medic in a busy urban area. Got tired of pulling 300lbs+ patients out from between the...

  9. Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    usethehaldol replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    When is keto? Seriously all hospital food sucks though. If vegan options will get people eating I'm all for it. I assume they can balance required

  10. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    usethehaldol replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Naw, shes gonna kill or at least maim someone for life. Stop her before its too

  11. I need a 76 on my final to pass fundamentals

    usethehaldol replied to madnurse's topic in General Students

    Go set a meeting with your teacher and ask what you can do and show that you are trying. They maybe more lenient on you. Ask your teachers directly what you need to concentrate on. That and study your...

  12. Why do RNs choose to work in nursing homes?

    usethehaldol replied to usethehaldol's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I've only had run ins at the understaffed nursing homes. I'm glad to see not all LTC facilities are understaffed and

  13. How does hospice care determine there is no coming back

    usethehaldol posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am not the power of attorney here. Hey guys. My grandmother is in the process of passing and I wanted to ask some questions on hospice care. I'm a new ICU nurse and a paramedic and I've never done...

  14. How does hospice care determine there is no coming back

    usethehaldol replied to usethehaldol's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Her skin is tenting now and I tried to give her a teaspoon of water when she was briefly alert, against my own judgement, and even that was a struggle. So no more water. It is distressing that I cant...

  15. Regret after starting ICU?

    usethehaldol replied to basic_b_pancakes's topic in Critical Care

    Phew. I thought I was the only one that felt lost. I really wish I woulda went straight to the ER. I thought I wouldn't mind handling 2 patients and three at the most. That was 6 drips and 3 pressors...

  16. Summer 2019 Atlanta Nurse Residency

    usethehaldol replied to HopefullyNurseSoon's topic in Nursing Career

    You only hear from the drug screen people if you failed right? I don't use any medications but I get paranoid about these things. Its been 2 weeks and no contact even though I've officially accepted...

  17. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    usethehaldol replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    You'll find a lotta firefighters and medics that just got tired of being on the truck. They ain't gay. They are smart enough to move on

  18. Went to massive hiring event for wellstar in Georgia

    usethehaldol posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There were soooo many people there. I mean I think I saw 200+ people there and had to stand in line for an hour plus for each position. Twhe speed interviews were a great experience and I actually...

  19. What job search engines are most effective?

    usethehaldol posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Is there a website out there that conglomerates all job sources and gets the recruiter to call you? If I don't get a job this go around, I'm going to start looking out of state. All recommendations...

  20. What job search engines are most effective?

    usethehaldol replied to usethehaldol's topic in Nursing Career

    Lookin to move to Georgia. best state in the Union. I can move anywhere

  21. Went to massive hiring event for wellstar in Georgia

    usethehaldol replied to usethehaldol's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow! They were hiring new grads on the spot! Kudos to all those folks, their interviewing skills must of been amazing. Good luck to you

  22. Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

    usethehaldol replied to carti's topic in General Students

    If you want a work around, perhaps working in a jail or federal prison might be a solution. I dunno the exact law, its probably in the bill of rights somewhere. In the United States an AOx4 patient...

  23. Northside Hospital Atlanta Nurse Residency Summer 2019

    usethehaldol replied to HopefullyNurseSoon's topic in Nursing Career

    Is it true they only accept BSN? They acquired Gwinnett Medical last week as

  24. How does first nurse residency effect the rest of my career?

    usethehaldol posted a topic in Nursing Career

    New nurse here. I just got my numbers last month. I have 5 years of paramedic experience and went through a bridge program. I should have placed multiple applications prior to graduating but I only...

  25. Summer 2019 Atlanta Nurse Residency

    usethehaldol replied to HopefullyNurseSoon's topic in Nursing Career

    How long did it take for them to call you after the online application? All I'm hearing is crickets. Maybe my resume is trash or