Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. CEN certification questions

    Medic/Nurse replied to gs1976's topic in Emergency

    My experience was not typical. I would have waited if I had it to do over, but.. (I did just recert by exam last fall - I was much more comfortable with the questions!) I did the CEN after 4 months of...

  2. The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    Medic/Nurse replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes change will change the relationship. I'm certain that any stressful situation on either "partner" has an effect on the other. The only thing that I am certain of is that thing change. Coping...

  3. Do you work 36 or 40 hours a week?

    Medic/Nurse replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Currently, I work 24 hour shifts (average 56 hours week!). Yeah!!! But, I worked 8's 12's and 16's when I worked in the hospital. Give me 12's. 8's fly by. I will note that 3 days a week is sweet....

  4. Will Somebody Please tell me it gets better as a Nurse?

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

    Not sure if it gets better or not --- but it will get different. Wow! I would not last ONE NIGHT with 38 patients. Not as an RN or CNA or tech or heck anything. Bless you. I will bet that your...

  5. question...to go meds

    Medic/Nurse replied to sharksgal's topic in Emergency

    No problems with that in my current position. Thankfully. I have worked places that "dispense" and it was a PITA. Basically, the pharmacy packages a set list (commonly written) of "meds to go. 4 pack...

  6. Sunglasses in the ER

    Medic/Nurse replied to rescuern's topic in Emergency

    FUNNY! I will file that one away! Here's mine! Heck, one day I "sashayed" (been trying to quit since!) into the ED with my hands full and my sunglasses on - my nurse manager at that time (not a nice...

  7. Question on IV solution

    Medic/Nurse replied to SugarPlum2003's topic in General Nursing

    Used in patients with increased glucose needs that are difficult to meet with bolus dosing of glucose. The last one I used was on a neonate that had issues with hypoglycemia following delivery. Other...

  8. Flight nursing....Too tall? Heavy?

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

    Depends. I think that you may be less than comfortable depending on the airframe. As most providers are using light single engines, space is small. Weight is important (under 200# is ideal), but the...

  9. Unsafe Nursing

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

    If you are not comfortable, you are not comfortable. Period. 3 days and be told to "Go forth, may God be with you", not good. Your license and future are in your hands. Protect them. Another poster...

  10. You know you have a great job when.....

    Medic/Nurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    * When I know that the hardest part of my day will be the commute - weather will ensure that we are "grounded" and will get to nap, go out to dinner and watch DVD's! * The best part. Our recent...

  11. How do you cope with being a nurse?

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

    Also, I will note that there are many different areas of speciality. There are folks that think I am nuts for doing my job. My sister does geriatrics and is awesome, she thinks that I am "messed up"...

  12. How do you cope with being a nurse?

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

    I think that you are very wise to be this "aware" going in - I think that I was a bit unprepared - I, too, entered the profession from an "unrelated" industry. It took some effort and my coping can...

  13. Intraosseous

    Medic/Nurse replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Bit of an underachiever there aren't you Sal B ??? Kidding Guess there really is no limit to the amount of torture that we will go through to be great at what we do - nursing school and then EMT...

  14. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

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

    I sure hope that you are NOT in trouble. Not warranted. Period. Just because you are not obviously broken - does not mean that you are whole. Mental health day, whatever - the bottom line is that when...

  15. In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    Medic/Nurse replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    I was shocked at how a few "bullies' can really make a unit toxic. Resolve to confront bad behavior and not fall into the "nice" trap. Nice is one thing being a victim is another. DO NOT underestimate...

  16. When it's the visitor who needs the ER....

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

    Hey there nerdtonurse - Great job! You were spot on. Kudos to you! You did GOOD! You might have even saved this guy's life! Really. Sounds like he was headed for a bad place - and because you choose...

  17. Does it ever get easier?

    Medic/Nurse replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in Emergency

    No. Never easier. I think it may get different (like that is helpful) and you will develop additional ways to deal with issues like this one. Often, I find that if I let myself think about the big...

  18. CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

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

    Hey there GilaRN - GREAT IDEA! I'll start! Took and passed the CFRN a couple of weeks ago and I'm in the process of preparing for the FP-C with my paramedic partner. We hope to take it by the end of...

  19. What are the most invasive procedures you do?

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

    Hey there arynberg - you got it right - just gotta do what you gotta do. Yes, I still fly - best job in the nursing world. Don't sweat the necessity of the "tough stuff" - when the time comes you...

  20. Meltdown moment...when was yours?

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

    I wonder if WE all agreed IF that would GET IT DONE?

  21. What does an RN do in pre-hospital EMS?

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

    I second GilaRN in being thankful for having the paramedic at my side. I count my blessings every shift. Our roles interchange as well. However, my paramedic partner is a great critical care provider...

  22. What are the most invasive procedures you do?

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

    Hands down, I think femur fracture reduction with traction splint placement (although not technically invasive) is always a bit "squeaming" to me most of the time. That pulling the bone into alignment...

  23. What does an RN do in pre-hospital EMS?

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

    Pre-Hospital nurses care for patients either prior to their arrival at a HCF or during their transfer from facility to facility. The role tends to model paramedic functions. However, many RN's can do...

  24. Meltdown moment...when was yours?

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

    Yep, I was thinking the same thing there Tazzi - But, then I remembered that I've BEEN to some of those hospitals (often) --- I do love the INTERfacility RESCUE! (Meaning the patient is so ^#(&@%...

  25. Excelsior How fast can you have your RN??

    Medic/Nurse replied to COLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anything under a calendar year is just pure LUCK! Count on 2-6 months for exams (I took 5). CPNE Scheduling can be maddening. Count on 4 (ha!) to 10. (Mine took 4 1/2) After you pass - it can take...