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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    Have you ever been bullied by someone who had seniority over you?

    Medic2RN72 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Naw, I'm not the "get bullied" type. I came into nursing with vast medical experience, plus being a veteran, so I have a very low tolerance for stupid people LOL. I've seen others, like new grads, go...
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    Passed CCRN Today!

    Medic2RN72 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Today, I took the CCRN-Adult. I followed the general information that everyone has discussed here. I will share my plan. I studied over a month and a half in this order. Materials: Barron's book....
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    I was recently fired from my job and don't know where to go from here

    Medic2RN72 replied to bluescoop's topic in Nursing Career

    I was fired from a nursing job. I submitted a 30 letter of resignation because I got another nursing job. I was going from ED to Case Management at another system. On the 2nd to my last shift, one of...
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    Failed nursing school; how to take nursing exams?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Caffeinebean's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to answer because resources may not be your issue. You didn't give enough info on WHY you're failing. There are MANY resources and NCLEX preps. I used Saunders NCLEX Review guide, UWorld,...
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    A few questions about the nurse career

    Medic2RN72 replied to rumeli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. A typical day in the ED is crazy. It also depends on what level of trauma center you are working (1-4). But usually, we have a meeting 10 minutes before your shift starts to get your pt assignment...
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    Medication Error

    Medic2RN72 replied to Flintstones's topic in Pediatric

    It happens. I've made med errors as an army medic, paramedic, and nurse. You will in your career, that's part of the job. You are more prone to errors in fast-paced environments, especially when...
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    Abandonment?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Fed up nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has their "opinion" but your STATE Nurse Practice Act defines abandonment. The language is clear in your practice act, just look it up. Just showing up, punching the time clock, the deciding...
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    How do you deal with not being appreciated at work?

    Medic2RN72 replied to willoughby2024's topic in General Nursing

    Red Flags! I would cancel that contract. If you have an assignment on your FIRST day, and no orientation, it's not safe. Keep in mind, that when you take an assignment, you take responsibility for...
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    Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

    Medic2RN72 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

    I live and work here in the Raleigh area. There are 3 major systems in the Raleigh area. Wakemed, UNC, and Duke. I've worked at all 3 and am now on my 2nd rotation with Duke. The systems here are...
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    struggling at work as new grad

    Medic2RN72 replied to dublin02's topic in General Nursing

    From experience, finding "your fit" may take a while! Don't be afraid to move from area to area. There are so many areas in nursing from outpatient to inpatient. You will KNOW when you have found your...
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    New NP Grad Quitting after 1 month

    Medic2RN72 replied to chowes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's a "job". It's not your family or your life. There are more jobs and places of employment. You're disrespecting yourself working for a system that doesn't respect you. Find a place that will have...
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    Nursing mixed Emotions

    Medic2RN72 replied to Hannah. H's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to be a nurse, go to school and get your RN. Nursing isn't all about bedside, working 12 hr shifts etc. Nursing has many aspects: School Nursing, Advance Practice Nursing, Case Management,...
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    ADN Program worth it?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Julia N.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Community college ADN then bridge to
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    Pre Nursing Student Desperate for Advice

    Medic2RN72 replied to nurse200003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are other routes to nursing. If you finish a bachelor's degree, you can try ABSN (less competitive) in some areas. Try an ADN, some are less competitive than a university. My point is that even...
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    Advice on next step on Nursing Journey?

    Medic2RN72 replied to FutureNurseSL90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I couple of things to consider. I know this area well because I WAS you. FIRST, don't make your decision based on a timetable! No matter how long it takes to become an RN, once you're done, you're...
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    I want to go to College

    Medic2RN72 replied to Lisa2325's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend CNA because it's one of the foundations of nursing. It would help you with testing, competitive points for entry, and NCLEX fundamentals. I'm saying this because I didn't take a CNA...
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    Please offer me some advice!

    Medic2RN72 replied to thejennifermarquette's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Should I keep going for the BSN route? Do what you feel is best for you. There are pros and cons of BSN vs ADN. If you already have a Bachelor's or enough prereqs finished, a BSN and an ADN would take...
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    Do I have to get my first nursing job in a hospital?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Depends on the area of nursing you wanna pursue. For example, if you want to be a ER nurse, but you spend your 1st 2 years in nursing working for an LTAC or SNF, you might find the transition...
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    Nurse for 5 years wants to quit

    Medic2RN72 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Clinical research was fun, particularly Phase 1 research. I was a research nurse. For example, I was on a midazolam study with auto-injectors. I ran the IV, another nurse dosed the patient, and I did...
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    ER Monopoly

    Medic2RN72 replied to CGB's topic in General Nursing

    Go to a level 3 trauma center or even a CAH. Level 1s are overrated. There is a pecking order. Drive YOUR career, don't let someone else
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    Top Skills for the ER Nurse

    Medic2RN72 replied to Christina Whalen's topic in Emergency

    This sounds like a recruiting post or a publication more than what it really takes to work at a ED. Being over capacity across the nation, less staffing, and increasing burnout is what needs to be...
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    EPIC and carrying out orders?

    Medic2RN72 replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    EKGs are usually stat! If ordered at 1pm and now 4pm, chances are it was cancelled or ordered by accident. EKGs are a big deal. Trust me, ED docs expect them to be done fast (under 10 min). We (ED...
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    Moderate Sedation & documentation

    Medic2RN72 replied to delrionurse's topic in Emergency

    Sorry, I just saw this. I use the sedation narrator basically everyday. I do lots of moderate sedation documentation due to my dual role (ED and Preop Nerve block team). Honestly, the most time is...
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    Leaving Education to Pursuing Nursing

    Medic2RN72 replied to Schwabee524's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know this is late, but I had teachers in my program. You can incorporate both. There are clinical educators in each unit (usually). Also, there are a nurse educator department in the hospital....
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    ICU to ER

    Medic2RN72 replied to samurphy's topic in Emergency

    We use ED Narrator for charting. Really simple setup. Mostly charting things like your ED assessment, mandatory triage questions, etc. I work in a level 3 trauma center. Due to our volume, the task...