Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Does this really make me look weak?

    Medic/Nurse replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    No. I have cried with a few patients and with many more families. Never out of control, snot dripping and breath taking heaves - but, yep, I have had to "share" moments of brutal heartbreak. I have...

  2. Sick of all of the bullying.

    Medic/Nurse replied to ANH_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i'm sick of it as well. i will not return to a job where "we" treat one another so poorly. unless my family becomes desperate for money, i just cannot set myself in a situation where my mental...

  3. Should I bring a resume?

    Medic/Nurse replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good one. You just never know what will come

  4. Should I bring a resume?

    Medic/Nurse replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can't hurt. Might help. And may remind all about your amazing qualifications (in case they forgot!). Really, I can't come up with any reason NOT to - can you??? Good Luck! (And I am going back to...

  5. How often do you draw the line?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Mully's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you asking about anesthesia and their practices or about staff nurses and standing up for what is right? As for standing up for what is right - I will call a "time out" in a code or crisis (not...

  6. I feel like a fool

    Medic/Nurse replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    You are doing the right thing - it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Really - it just doesn't. First rule of "rescue" - your safety first. You lasted longer than I would have - but, now you...

  7. Tips for keeping your RN license safe in an ED setting

    Medic/Nurse replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    • One person can do one thing at a time for one person. Even in the ED. • Develop good habits and routines - sure, there are short cuts - but, when it matter - it matters. • Be deliberate. •...

  8. How much did your nursing education cost you? Worth it?

    Medic/Nurse replied to resilientnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My initial ASN nursing degree via EC was approx 10K - I did it quickly. The investment paid for itself many times over. Overall with a BS and other college experiences - less than another 10K and...

  9. Good Samaritan Law

    Medic/Nurse replied to Kyasi's topic in General Nursing

    Text size increased for your reading comfort! I am finding that my arms are getting too short. This comes up frequently here on AN and while everyone has personal standards and rationales for why or...

  10. Good Samaritan Law

    Medic/Nurse replied to Kyasi's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone has a link to any specific state statute that requires every nurse/first responder to get out of their safe vehicle and into the thick of danger and badness - please post - I will be...

  11. Good Samaritan Law

    Medic/Nurse replied to Kyasi's topic in General Nursing

    Let's not worry about the successful lawsuit - worry about any lawsuit. Even an unsuccessful lawsuit will still costs you more than you would ever think you could lose. Regardless, even if you are a...

  12. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    Medic/Nurse replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Come on folks - you all know better... Let's NOT FEED THE PIG! Really. This took 2 minutes of my life I will not get back.

  13. Simple IV Questions

    Medic/Nurse replied to MAL, RN's topic in General Nursing

    No piggybacking of insulin for me - insulin must be on a primary pump only. How it is then connected/infused into patient will vary. I am always reluctant to infuse anything via dedicated line that...

  14. "Do you wanna.......huh...........do you really wanna?"

    Medic/Nurse replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I think I :redbeathe you! The only problem I see with the dilaudid tipping is - are you gonna give the big tippers a "generous" portion??? You will make the jack if you do - awesome! Maybe you...

  15. BLS or ACLS new Grad

    Medic/Nurse replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    You MUST keep your Healthcare Provider BLS current if your take any position with clinical duties. You MUST have a current Healthcare Provider BLS to even take an ACLS course. Sure, many facilities...

  16. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand the motivation for going in battle ready. I urge you to give it a little time. No, I do not want you to think that I find how you were treated acceptable - not in any way. Deciding to...

  17. The kiss of death: when you know you are about to get fired

    Medic/Nurse replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Be the exception. Since you know that this is the land of sacrificial lambs - you are already way ahead. I can understand your resistance - but it looks like all the players have decided that you are...

  18. TB test - potential antaphylactic reaction

    Medic/Nurse replied to LadyinScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I was around 11 and had a TB tine test that was "inconclusive" - I then had a traditional injected TB test and had a positive (if positive has redness, whelping and weepy skin from injection site up...

  19. Are nursing jobs going to get any better?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if it is getting better or maybe just better for experienced RN's. I am NOT comparing myself to new nurses - folks, I know it is a tough world out there and jobs (any - not just the pick)...

  20. Charting during traumas

    Medic/Nurse replied to nurseladyk's topic in Emergency

    There are some that use trauma flow sheets - or the wipe it up method (paper towel or other "handy" object). When I do not have a trauma sheet - and worked in a number of places I have some "brains"...

  21. Describe your biggest failure and what did you learn.

    Medic/Nurse replied to nynewrn's topic in Nursing Career

    this might be a "risky" thread - the entire world leaves you open to fault and litigation and we know that anything on any forum is usually identifiable by someone. overall - i've had my share....

  22. corporate compliance

    Medic/Nurse replied to aub123's topic in General Nursing

    This is one tough area to navigate. Be cautious and very certain of where you stand in the issue. I'd be unlikely to report to corporate because you will be caught in it and if there is badness there...

  23. what color is your ink?

    Medic/Nurse replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Most demand that charting be in blue or black - usually black. Once long ago - I worked with T chart (not computer) and had a issue where it appeared that my charting had been "tampered" with - after...

  24. ANNOYED! HELP!

    Medic/Nurse replied to Oklahoma101010rn's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever is going on with THEM - make it THEIR whatever. Do your job, do it well. Assist when an extra person is called for - DO NOT do their tasks solo. "Gee, I can't - I'm in the middle of...

  25. Color blind/hearing restrictions for flight?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Trauma rn 1's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    There are some requirements - it is not discrimination - that employers have to have folks in the field that can see and hear to certain standards. It is not just being picky, it is a dynamic...