Medic2RN72 BSN, RN, EMT-P

ED & Critical Care CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN

BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN, Paramedic, Army Vet/ SOF Medical & Trauma Instructor

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    Research Nursing, my experience

    Medic2RN72 replied to desfwi43's topic in Research

    Depends on the Phase. Phase 1 study may have a 7 day confinement (Mon - Mon) with lab draws q3 hrs, EKG q6hrs, and vitals q2hrs (all depends on your source or instructions for your study). Of that's...
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    Med Error

    Medic2RN72 replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

    I had one last week in the ED (Hyperk). Dude was a renal patient (missed Dialysis). His orders were Insulin IV, D50, Calcium Gluc, Sodium Bicarb, and Kayexalate. I only had ONE line! (You gotta love...
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    Med Error

    Medic2RN72 replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospital systems don't require dual sign off for single admin. My system only require dual sign-off when hanging an insulin
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    Research Nursing, my experience

    Medic2RN72 replied to desfwi43's topic in Research

    It depends on your role. If you function as a CRC (Clinical Research Coordinator), you are not doing pt care. Some nurses function as CRCs and not research nurses. Assessments are done by PIs &...
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    Research Nursing, my experience

    Medic2RN72 replied to desfwi43's topic in Research

    Research Nursing is VERY different. I work PRN as a Clinical Research Coordinator/ Research Nurse for M3 Wake Research here in Raleigh, NC. I work mainly Phase 1. There CAN be a "bedside" component....
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    Is it worth going from Paramedic to RN in Florida?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Medic1995's topic in General Nursing

    He is talking about CCT
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    Is it worth going from Paramedic to RN in Florida?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Medic1995's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your area! If you have ZERO experience maybe. Plenty of opportunity in my area! I was offered ICU & ER new grad positions at 3 level 1 trauma centers in my area WITH an
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    Is it worth going from Paramedic to RN in Florida?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Medic1995's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a medic that recently became a RN through a medic to RN bridge at a community college in NC. Here is what I can tell you. If you plan to do 2 years in the ICU & get your CCRN. Take travel...
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    Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    Medic2RN72 replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She also has the choice to find another
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    I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    Medic2RN72 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you live! I live in Raleigh NC. Do a search on indeed for clinical research nurse, or clinical research coordinator. Also try LinkedIn. Some hospital have research opportunities too,...
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    I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    Medic2RN72 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought of being a clinical research nurse? I work PRN in clinical research. It's LOTS of regulatory BS, BUT I research, I don't have to deal with stuff I deal with in the hospital (pts...
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    Are there many jobs RNs can do that do not involve direct patient contact?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Kara638's topic in General Students

    I work PRN as a Clinical Research Nurse. I started as a research assistant in 2018, when I was a paramedic trying to find an alternative to EMS. Most people "overlook" research, but trust me "IT...
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    RN to Paramedic

    Medic2RN72 replied to RN22's topic in Nursing Career

    Take a Paramedic course if you are looking to get into "paramedicine", even if its a bridge. You will have to check with the office of EMS in NJ to see if you are eligible as a RN & EMT to...
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    What I Hate About Nursing In 2021

    Medic2RN72 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    - Lack of "proper PPE" ( I have to use hairnets for shoe covers because they are too small for all the dudes). BUT, I have to wait for a "PPE observer" to watch me don & doff correctly! BTW-...
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    Residency programs near Raleigh, NC

    Medic2RN72 replied to Alicia Jones's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in Raleigh. I graduated May 17th and I'm in the Summer 2021 Duke Residency Program at Duke University Hospital. There are plenty of new grad positions available here. As a matter of fact, some...
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    NCLEX "results on hold" - shut off at 75, with 33 SATA!

    Medic2RN72 replied to mwildcat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine May 28th. My experience is that you will walk out feeling defeated (at least I did). I was expecting it to be hard being it was a CAT. My first 8 questions were similar to a regular...
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    Nursing.com

    Medic2RN72 replied to chr1slawrence's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I totally understand what you saying, but that is only 1 line out of the entire conversation. Keep in mind that we don't know any "additional" information so let me expand further what I mean by...
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    Study resources for nursing school

    Medic2RN72 replied to Kell-Bell's topic in General Students

    I used RegisiteredNurseRN.com, & Nursing.com to supplement my lectures. My nursing instructors talked hella fast. I used Saunders NCLEX review for bullet points for testing. I also used quizlet...
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    Paramedic Experience beneficial?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Michael Cook's topic in General Nursing

    As a new RN (I graduated this year 2021) & a paramedic here is what I will tell you. It depends on what YOU want to do. Honestly, at first I NEVER saw myself as a nurse. I ONLY "thought" of this...
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    Nursing.com

    Medic2RN72 replied to chr1slawrence's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX last May & I had a subscription to Nursing.com. It's hard to help w/o knowing your indicators. Keep in mind that UWorld is a prep. I used Nursing.com to help "supplement" my learning...
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    Getting Fired

    Medic2RN72 replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    I work "per-diem" as a Clinical Research Nurse. I love it. It also pays WELL! Look into
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    RN to Paramedic

    Medic2RN72 replied to RN22's topic in Nursing Career

    After you get your EMT & Paramedic, look at Flight Nursing. You can "get some skills in" with some scene calls. You can intubate, needle d, and run all the lines you want, without a large pay cut!...
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    Is it legal to chart for something you didn't do?

    Medic2RN72 replied to AmandaBeaverhausen's topic in General Nursing

    Gotcha!
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    Am I being too picky on a job or is it just bad luck?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see an issue with being "picky", you should be! In the end, it's YOUR time invested! If the position doesn't pay what you feel you should earn, walking away can be a good choice! On the other...
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    Is it legal to chart for something you didn't do?

    Medic2RN72 replied to AmandaBeaverhausen's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you document the conversation you had (notebook) incase it comes back up later, so that you will have a record. Do it while the event is still fresh in your mind. Document the specific facts...