Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care

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  1. Defaulting on sign on bonus

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

    chatsdale and daytonite give you good notice. Get that COPY of that AGREEMENT CONTRACT/EMPLOYMENT Contract RULE - Words are nice, but they are just air - but when words are written you may have a...

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

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

    GREAT RESPONSES! And I'll promise to get always get back. I hope that this will be a good thing. HonestRN - great place to start. starcandy- yes, we will need those labs dragonflyRN - add those blood...

  3. 1st on scene of accident yesterday...what would you do?

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

    Sounds like you did more than I might have. I KNOW that EVERYONE wants to help - and thankfully many do. The first thing I want EVERYONE/ANYONE to do is PROTECT YOURSELF. I bought a new car a few...

  4. Flight Nurse One Day

    Medic/Nurse replied to SeriphumRN2b's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I'll go with GilaRN on this one - solid critical care experience is your ticket. I see that you note 10 years as a paramedic - that alone should give you an advantage. You can visit...

  5. LVN taking ACLS?

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

    NEVER. NEVER. NEVER. Turn down any opportunity for additional education. Knowledge is always useful. Now, I always caution that a class does not allow nursing practice to change - but, I don't think...

  6. I am a new paramedic... In some hot water, need some help? In trouble?

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

    I'm gonna try and make some sense out of the senseless (You have been warned! ) • You fully examined and exposed your patient. OK • You noted that you had LEO and bystanders (the oh-my God squad)...

  7. Breath sounds..experienced nurse

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

    It sure sounds as though you are very good at respiratory assessment. I think that you work with a difficult population as it relates to "textbook" ability to fully and accurately assess breath...

  8. Why do patients abuse nurses?

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

    Hey there TigerGalLE - I KNOW from your posts that you are among the best. I will answer your question - THEY do IT because THEY always KNOW there are NO CONSEQUENCES to any BAD or "ILLEGAL" behavior....

  9. patients eyes moving back and forth horizontally... dying?

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting and GREAT ethical discussion. I have done things to patients in the interest of "legal" issues that may land in me in H*%% - but, as I believe in a compassionate God - I'll pray for...

  10. patients eyes moving back and forth horizontally... dying?

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow, I think that ANY possibility of JAIL or PRISON would keep us from using a correct or "kind" terminology. I agree with you however. Better to go out in the humane arms of "morpheus" in an kind...

  11. patients eyes moving back and forth horizontally... dying?

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Without - Actually being there - I will suspect that maybe a "Doll's Eye's" reflex is present. It is a bit creepy the first time (heck, anytime) you see it. It is usually indicative of catastrophic...

  12. Hemostats

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

    I think that I may actually have a winner for use - Yeah, we all carry them and I often wonder why? I know that it is generally not acceptable as a use, but I had a guy have his leg amputated in an...

  13. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    Medic/Nurse replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Relax. Smile. And choose. You can: Continue in your current spot - knowing that the "druggies" will get their fix from you and those like you. Give it to 'em and smile. Knowing that any attempt to...

  14. How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

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

    Mid 70's. Fly in a resource spot 8 - 10 24-hr shifts a month. The long drive to some of my bases (over 200 miles each way) Maybe making changes soon. That crash thing is getting to me. Good Luck....

  15. Should I keep my EMT license?

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

    Yes. You are early in the career. You may want to do transport/flight someday. That EMT may help "set you apart". Good Luck! Practice

  16. Best Field Of Nursing

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

    The best area is the one that "works" for you! Ideally - find challenge, respect, satisfaction and rewards! The BEST thing about nursing - ALL the OPTIONS!! I vote for FLIGHT and TRANSPORT!!! Good...

  17. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    Medic/Nurse replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    ASN 2003 (Prior BBA) Flight Nurse/Paramedic RN, CFRN, CCRN, CEN, FP-C, NREMT-P (Had been working on RN to MSN but after 18 hours I just needed a break - will finish??, just don't know when

  18. Excelsior Grads-need your opinion!

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

    There are a few states that DO NOT recognize Excelsior degrees for an initial license. CA, IL - not sure of the others but you need to be sure IF you are going to do the program. Check with you BON...

  19. customer service and nursing

    Medic/Nurse replied to nads786's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there nads786 - Great question - customer service parallels retail to nursing! One poster noted "customers" that wanted to be there (retail) vs. nursing - that may account for some of the...

  20. Intubation Preparation

    Medic/Nurse replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Oh yeah, I was operating on fumes last night when I wrote the above post and forgot this vital bit. CAUTION: Even though one may know how something is done, UNLESS you are AUTHORIZED to perform ANY...

  21. Intubation Preparation

    Medic/Nurse replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    first and foremost. be prepared. be very prepared. know the procedure and medications for your facility. make reference cards and use 'em. drugs are only part of the process. never give drugs that you...

  22. Pushing Versed & Sublimaze

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

    Good question!!! I'm not sure what pushing it right in is - but, I'm guessing it took place over seconds not minutes. I give Adenosine really fast and then there is "everything else" at a slower...

  23. CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

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

    Hey there GilaRn - PM sent, but CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :clpty: :clpty: :clpty: Fly

  24. Very Sad and Confused RN. Dont know what to do!

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

    I think it is very normal to be unsettled when contemplating change. Ease up on yourself and focus on narrowing what you need. I always make a list - note the important stuff. Pro (+) and Con (-)....

  25. Flight nursing....Too tall? Heavy?

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

    Wow, my post does seem a bit negative. I think that it all matters. Height. Weight. Physical conditioning. But, none of these things are important unless you are otherwise qualified. Lots of threads...