Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. DLG's Young Person Safety Advice

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

    THANK YOU and Bless you for this potentially lifesaving information. :tku: :tku: :tku: Wow! I am nearly 42 years old - and consider myself fairly "seasoned", but - you have taught me a few things...

  2. 3 year contract?

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

    I see that you noted some specifics in money. You note "orientation" as regular pay rate as the penalty to be paid - well, if you are oriented for 3 months for 36 hours/week at $22/hour that is a...

  3. 3 year contract?

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

    Sorry - I don't want you to get caught on shifts, money etc, My point is that they have you and know that you are "stuck" so they could do just about anything. And you'd have to suck it up or leave....

  4. 3 year contract?

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

    No. Do NOT do it. I understand the comfort of KNOWING that you will have a spot for the next THREE (long?) years - but.... Now, as I understand it there is NOTHING extra in it for you. OMG. You even...

  5. women working with women, why its so hard

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

    I noticed that another poster had mentioned that "we have your back" issue. The last time I had a nurse tell me that - they had put a young man in one of my 4 trauma beds (1 held an evolving MI and...

  6. women working with women, why its so hard

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

    This may not be helpful and there is no cure - but, :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: :dzed: some of them have SNAKES in their heads. (but I've found some guys that do as well -...

  7. Discuss a case with the hospital's lawyer?

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

    I'm going to agree with the rest and advise that you DO NOT go - but, I'm going to add 1. Contact him and get his name, contact number and office info 2. Call the state Bar Association and verify...

  8. Allowing Family members to watch loved ones be resuscitated in the ER

    Medic/Nurse replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    IF and it is a big IF - the staff has someone dedicated and educated about the process to support the family that witnesses the resus I think it could be beneficial for certain situations. The ENA has...

  9. TuTonka wants to know--what keeps you in nursing?

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

    money! fame! cheering fans! my own publicist! state dinners! designer clothes! great shoes! private hair/make-up stylist! jewels! private jet! private chef! servants! did i mention money!!!...

  10. In need of ED RN

    Medic/Nurse replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Emergency

    An insulin gtt should run at 10-15 units/hr until the FSBG is 250 or less. Prudent practice indicates that FSBG is checked hourly until this 250 or less threshold is achieved - or until the insulin...

  11. Of Kittens and Computers

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

    god bless you. what a wonderful tail of love and compassion. i'm a big animal person - to the point of obnoxious behavior toward people that do not treat their animals well. my hubby is convinced if...

  12. How far can a patient go?

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

    Batman24 gives good advice with making it a police action. You are a citizen and you have the rights of any citizen. Being in the hospital neither takes away your basic rights (RN) - not gives you...

  13. Does the school you go to reflect the pay

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

    No. The person that attends an "ivy leauge" school and passes the NCLEX is a REGISTERED NURSE as is the person that goes to the lowest "ranked" nursing school, graduates and passes the NCLEX is also a...

  14. Inaccurate Vital Signs- no one cares

    Medic/Nurse replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Vital for a reason. Lots of good advice. I am sorry that you are working under those conditions. I'd like to tell you that the situation is unusual - but, I wonder. 1. Letter from the "group" to...

  15. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

    Medic/Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if there would be any interest in a "case study" that would take a patient from presentation and through treatment. There would not be any right/wrong - just an exchange and hopefully an...

  16. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

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

    Great discussion on the case. Most all are right to some degree. I have been tied up with a sorta (thankfully, not bad, bad sick) but sick hubby for the past 3 days - with 250 mile round trip to MD...

  17. Is this legal?

    Medic/Nurse replied to lexibear99's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think that the LEGAL question would only be real important IF you had an "event" that YOU would be ACCOUNTABLE for in some way. They left you in a bad spot. I would question that management care not...

  18. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

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

    Well guys - this is the good part. I think that the initial decision to place the patient in a general bed and "give" this patient to the RN with 2 other sick patients was IN HINDSIGHT - not the best...

  19. Where to go after ER Nursing?

    Medic/Nurse replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    I think that I'm getting a bit toxic from the Jet A fumes. Not burnt out - that is just not funny, just thinking about a change. I've been considering cat photographer - (tried most everything else)....

  20. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

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

    Well, I know the issues raised may not be medical - but, they sure do impact care. Now - Back to the regular programming. :) The paramedic literally screams for the RN as soon as the 12 lead EKG is...

  21. Oh no she didn't!

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

    Wow! First, I would want a healthcare provider like YOU caring for me or my family. and Second, you treated that nurse in a respectful, direct and far better way she treated you. Good for you! I'm...

  22. I've had a revelation...

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

    My RESPONSE: Good for you...You confident, committed and compassionate nurse. Go forth and be a nursing goddess of great care in...hospice. Or --- (the noted response below is not one that I would...

  23. 1st on scene of accident yesterday...what would you do?

    Medic/Nurse replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

    I want to try and CLEAR UP a MYTH UNLESS you are working (on duty volunteer or paid) you DO NOT have any DUTY to ACT. Now, if you witness the accident - you are a witness to an accident and the police...

  24. 1st on scene of accident yesterday...what would you do?

    Medic/Nurse replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

    Great Post and Advice I just want to add a few things - I don't want to SCARE folks - but, I want to impress CAUTION and DELIBERATE ACTION among our community of amazing healthcare providers -- As for...

  25. CASE STUDY??? Anyone interested in an interactice one??

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

    Hey I'll get to it - ?'s * Th patient had IM Phenergan not IV - it was at the PCP's office 1 hour PTA in ED. But, she did get 50mg of it. * Patient did not smoke, drink. * No edema, strong pulses x...