Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Weight Requirements/Physical

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

    Hey there GilaRN - great advice, but do you work with me? We have flight bubbas too! Maybe they are everywhere! Gotta Love

  2. Weight Requirements/Physical

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

    Assuming that you are "bringing it" with your educational and clinical experience - sure, I think that an objective view of your physical reality is a great idea! Actually, it is essential. Some...

  3. backstabbed at work

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

    I know that it only takes a few - to ruin many! I have seen some wicked targeting of folks - I will not allow it to take place in my presence. IF you see it and allow it - you are part of it! A note...

  4. Ns Bolus

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

    1L of IV Fluids will infuse at - 20g IV @ 50 ml/min 18g IV @ 90 ml/min 16g IV @ 150 ml/min 14g IV @ 300 ml/min 12g IV @ 450 ml/min 10g IV @ 600 ml/min These rates are approximate and are...

  5. The Little Engine That Could...

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

    I share your frustration with nursing after paramedic practice. Sure the $ was better, but being a paramedic was a better job. At least I felt better suited and satisfied with paramedic practice. I...

  6. Section 12

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

    Hey there CCMermaid - I understand your frustration. I, too, do not want to engage a rant on EMS. I think that it is reasonable to expect that an ambulance company be prepared for transport. Knowing...

  7. Do you think most nurses can afford to work part time?

    Medic/Nurse replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    Well, as others note it depends. I can afford NOT to work at all. I am blessed and grateful that my husband can provide well. However, I choose to work. (I do average 56 hours a week +) We have not...

  8. Getting involved with a co-worker

    Medic/Nurse replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    danger! danger! will robinson! don't make love where you make bacon. this chick is trouble. kissing you in empty rooms - birddogging you around the unit. bad. bad. bad. you need to tell her clearly...

  9. Jealous Wife!!!

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

    Hey there "Murse" guy - Sounds like there are some issues. Like you, I work (and generally have) in a field that is dominated by the opposite sex. (The guys are everywhere!) I sure wish that I could...

  10. ICH and Nitro Gtt

    Medic/Nurse posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am tossing this out for all the great neuro folks out there - All comments are WELCOME. Rescued a patient from a small ED into tertiary care that had been placed on a nitroGLYCERIN gtt at 5...

  11. which experience is best?

    Medic/Nurse replied to MD4n6nurse's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Welcome! And lucky you being in Baltimore! To answer your question - I think ER would be your best choice to start. Then you can get some ICU experience (trauma ICU then CVICU would be ideal!). Some...

  12. Intubation & Chest Tube skills

    Medic/Nurse replied to naz220's topic in Emergency

    I think that it is great that you want to learn new things and even if you CANNOT do the procedure, you may get some benefit from knowing how it is done. Knowledge is a great thing. Knowing what to do...

  13. Palpating blood pressures?

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

    You can palpate a blood pressure. You HAVE to use the cuff. 1. Find a strong radial pulse. 2. Inflate cuff 10-20 past the point where the radial disappears 3. Release the pressure (slowly!) on the...

  14. I am so tired of bedside nursing!!!

    Medic/Nurse replied to LadyJRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there pets4 - Sorry you are having a tough time. Welcome to the epidemic. Not sure if there is a cure - or if it will claim all of us! You are not alone - a lot of nurses feel the same way!...

  15. Recruiter will not let me interview (long)

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

    Wow! Something like THAT does make a choice easier, don't you think? Good Luck. There are lots of great jobs out there - many without having to beg

  16. Dating co-workers

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

    Hmmm. I have made this position clear before and now I'll do it again. BOYS will be BOYS and GIRLS will be GIRLS. It just kinda fits together - so where is the harm? Right? WRONG? Don't make LOVE...

  17. Non-RN ---> Flight Nurse?

    Medic/Nurse replied to SDSoccerChick32's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Again, I agree with Gil. Careful on the the adrenaline thing. There are no shortcuts. Nor should there be. YOU (and your partner) are RESPONSIBLE for human life. Maybe every call is not a critical...

  18. Does anyone else feel this way...? Help!

    Medic/Nurse replied to Imuneek2's topic in General Nursing

    This "overwhelming" feeling generally does get better. I have had to learn "new" things for the first time in a very long time. For me, it was the safety related to the aviation/operations aspect....

  19. Hostile and demanding patients. How do you handle them?

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

    rapid sequence intubation. splits the cords, optimizes oxygen delivery, eliminates vocal elimination! just kidding. does kinda make you wonder why they would treat you this way - could they...

  20. AEL Crash, No Survivors

    Medic/Nurse replied to sjt9721's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    It has been a profoundly tragic and sad time for all of AEL and the entire HEMS industry. Godspeed to the lost crew. Let us all take a moment and be mindful of the jobs we do and all that we leave...

  21. Want to be a filght nurse

    Medic/Nurse replied to studentrn08's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Get your medic back through some type of re-entry (even of you have to take boards again!). Do some part-time work. I think the paramedic background paired with several years of high end ED/ICU...

  22. Disrespect of LTC nurses by acute care (even though BMs neglected in hospitals)

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

    I, too, hate elitist attitudes in nursing - or anywhere else for that matter. First, on the subject of disrespect of LTC nurses by acute care nurses (and others). Yes, I think that it happens on many...

  23. Why we do it...

    Medic/Nurse replied to registerednut1221's topic in General Nursing

    What a lovely well thought out post. Thank you for sharing. Bless you for what you

  24. Are there ever days you HATE being a nurse?

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

    Hey there AngelfireRN - In situations like yours, YES that is the one time that I do hate having to be a nurse. The big problem with situations like you find yourself in --- is that that the folks are...

  25. Use of Diprovan in your ER

    Medic/Nurse replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Emergency

    Well, well, well. Hey there berry - "Cowboy" NREMT-P/RN here. I'm sure that you did not mean to be "demeaning" - it just slipped out. I generally avoid the "my _____ is _____ than your _____"...