Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Do You Remember Your Patient's Name?

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

    The NAMES that I have remembered over the years are the patients that changed me. When I lose my place, I sit quietly and recall that all the hard work I have done is so that the ______ get another...

  2. I am soooo Stressed at my Job I want to quit!!!!!

    Medic/Nurse replied to platanos1's topic in General Nursing

    you appear to have done your time -- maybe you are eligible for parole, even if you cannot get a complete release for sentence served! just kidding - sort of! i agree with those that advise to...

  3. New nursing student looking for advice.

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

    how do you eat an elephant????? one bite at a time! ba-dum-pum! seriously - slow down, ease up on yourself. i think having goals is very important - it lets you chart a path and work toward...

  4. Triplet PVCs or "3 Beat Run of V Tach?"

    Medic/Nurse replied to na74te's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely V-TACH. I would note 3 beat, 5 beat, etc. - not sustained, sustained, with a pulse or without pulse or perhaps if transient and I could be at the patient bedside during a "transient"...

  5. PLEASE HELP! Can someone help me answer this?

    Medic/Nurse replied to ChristianCare2010's topic in General Nursing

    good luck - i sure did remember a bunch - i cannot guarantee any, but they look right and some could go under more than one root cause. the key here - is not just the answer, but to learn how to...

  6. One Doctor's debt, a cautionary tale

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

    . Maybe the magical "thought" process went like this.... OMG! That money that you get to go to college and professional school is not free? Ugh-oh! You mean that that contract I signed when they...

  7. Scape Goat

    Medic/Nurse replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    . sorry one more thought. i'm sure am riled up - someday when all the nurses are gone and folks are being cared for at home or dying in the streets - i hope that someone finds this thread. the...

  8. Scape Goat

    Medic/Nurse replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    You could also tell them that you are discussing the matter of providing the "written record" with your attorney! You can admit that you feel "uncomfortable" and need advice considering the potential...

  9. Scape Goat

    Medic/Nurse replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    I would NOT put anything in writing. IF this does go to court - careful about being made the sacrificial lamb - they will and would not even have to think about making it your fault. Sorry. As the...

  10. Nurses who also work as Paramedics??

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

    The rules for RN challenge of a medic certification are allowed in few states and are quite restrictive. I am not aware of any way that an RN can "challenge" the NREMT for a paramedic credential. I...

  11. How long have you seen codes last?

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

    I have been in 2 that went longer than 2 hours each. 1. Late 40's Male - Witnessed arrest at home, immediate CPR, EMS arrival and defib within 5, 1st perfusing rhythm in approx 40 minutes from time...

  12. The Family from Hell

    Medic/Nurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: Sue, you are an angel. I cannot imagine ever being able to be as deliberate and compassionate. I don't have any answers - but, fear not...

  13. Nobody Likes A Tattle Tail

    Medic/Nurse replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    Folks will do what WORKS for them! Until a manager looks 'em in the eye and throws them out, telling them that peer resolution to a problem is the answer (in most cases) this will be allowed to...

  14. Strong vs. weak RN

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

    . :dzed: Seems confusing - mixed messages, at best. I doubt that you are considered a "weak" nurse - I'd bet the opposite. I am a bit uncomfortable pointing this out and may even be really wrong -...

  15. Stay Safe

    Medic/Nurse replied to rghbsn's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    . :angel:

  16. Trying in vain to get in a vein

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

    this is a numbers game. this is a technical skill and although necessary - it is a miniscule part of being a great er nurse. i have never known any er nurse that "washed out" of the er solely because...

  17. Can some one develop an allergy to PPD?

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

    Yes. Strange background from my case - hopefully you do not have any so convoluted - I had a "reaction" as a teen - it was an odd situation, my uncle who had lived with us briefly when I was in grade...

  18. A Lot of Flight Nursing Jobs

    Medic/Nurse replied to Rio's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    welcome phlegm!?! we all work toward an environment of respect here. most of the time it works. there are a lot of folks looking for info and advice and the site is visited by both experienced and...

  19. Faking high FSBS?

    Medic/Nurse replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    This is a first (happens rarely, at this point ) for me - never heard of this as an issue. Looking back - I may have had a puzzling result or two. When I am just lost and nearing the treat point, I...

  20. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow - I am shocked. You have it right. When in doubt - meaning not known for CERTAIN - start CPR per facility policy at once. You are in a battle to save the brain that starts to end (in the best...

  21. I don't feel like i did the right thing...

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

    No regrets - I think you did fine. Spidey sense - check. Recognition of clinical change indicating impending need to rescue - check. Team player - check. Support less invasive treatment - check. It...

  22. New grad got fired, help

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

    OP, you seem to be confused. I'm not trying to be cruel, just clear - it seems that after every posting here, you repost and the OP gets murkier. Not good for you or putting yourself in the mindset to...

  23. Solutions for Belligerent Patients

    Medic/Nurse replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Depends on if I plan to ever work again. Reality - call security, the supervisor or administrator and let them resolve the CUSTOMER SERVICE issues as I am currently caring for a sick child that NEEDS...

  24. Handling Seekers

    Medic/Nurse replied to traveler85's topic in General Nursing

    Pick your battles. Unless you are working in addiction nursing/rehab or the sort - patients seeking drugs (legitimately or not) will be part of your life. Personally - I have great respect and...

  25. So nurses can only work under the MD's or DO's orders?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    An RN has a unique place in some dental practices. As dentists move toward "fear free" practices - they are using sedation techniques that should require a RN for monitoring the patient. Some...