Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care

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  1. Burnout?

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

    Ahhh...let me think about the last facility I worked in! * a FOUNTAIN (3 stories high!) at work. * NICE ART. Lots of MARBLE. * Elegant sheer drapes that were nicer (and more expensive) than what...

  2. Dang Dry Hands

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

    WOW! Taking CARE of yourself has to be Job #1. But, it the short term - (until you are convinced that all the little owies are transmission portals for the BAD stuff) - here goes! Liquid BandAid stuff...

  3. Booby-trapped patients?

    Medic/Nurse replied to HeatherB,CST's topic in General Nursing

    I went through CONTOMS training in 1995 and this was addressed generally. So, this is not a new issue. Now, do I think about it? Yes. But, not in a general context. IF the situation demands it - I am...

  4. Amazing Experience!

    Medic/Nurse replied to pugluvr310's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow! This is PROOF that IT really does just take one to turn it around! Pay it FORWARD! I always TRY and do just THAT! Practice

  5. Crash course in quick responses

    Medic/Nurse replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there poppy07 - Wow! You have some good questions for a new ICU nurse - I hope that you have a good preceptor or clinical educator that can assist you. But, you are asking the questions and that...

  6. How would you have handled this?

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

    Situations like this one DEMAND that compassion be allowed to trump the silly little RULE BOOK. The nurses argument that patient care is compromised by the family being present is silly. This patient...

  7. Crash course in quick responses

    Medic/Nurse replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be glad to answer any questions, I love a good clinical discussion. Practice

  8. Burnout?

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

    Are you the only one that feels this way?? NO. Dealing with "entitled" patients and families just WEARS me out. And face it - this "entitlement" crosses all definitions: economic, education,...

  9. Had my First Pedi Code today...

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

    Meghan, I hope that this will be your one and only. Coding kiddos is the TOUGH STUFF - and even experience will never change that! I think you did an amazing job - remembered everything, played the...

  10. Deliveries <20 weeks...Need opinions please!

    Medic/Nurse replied to dansmom6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am very moved by your dedication and compassion. I think that your facility and patients are very BLESSED to have you! I agree that the ED (every ED) needs "something" in place to assist these...

  11. Hepatitis B, need help

    Medic/Nurse replied to kg14's topic in General Nursing

    Deep Breath. You may not feel better, but I think you are trying to make decisions with limited amounts of information. FIRST. You need to see a hemo/infectious disease specialist AT ONCE. I'm going...

  12. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

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

    thanks to tazzirn for this one: the board prez insisted that i write a letter of apology. i refused. the boss finally helped me come up with one that appeased the mucky-mucks: "i'm sorry that your...

  13. Stupid things you've been called out of a pt's room for?

    Medic/Nurse replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    :) The patient in ROOM XX is ready to go and discharge instructions are written. I was in the post intubation management of a kiddo - and the "EMERGENCY" Discharge was an adult NAD URI sx for days!!!...

  14. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

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

    I think I have a winner!!! Per NM - "these people would FOLLOW you off a cliff..." and 2 minutes later "nobody likes working with you..." Actually, it was HER issue about the "NOBODY likes part" -...

  15. info desired

    Medic/Nurse replied to eb0lagirl's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You have already been given some great info - check out the flight services listed in your area and go on a fact finding mission. :) Most will be able to share details of their program with you. And,...

  16. Emergency Transport Rn

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

    FlyinScot got the berries on this one. Transport RN's do work CCT Ground, Rotor EMS (HEMS) and Fixed Wing Air Transport. Most generally do require a min. of 3 years high acuity ED/ICU and any number...

  17. Which nursing skills do you dread?

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

    Well, all hail LESLIE as the GODDESS of the rectal tube! :thankya: My patients generally do not have too much need for a rectal tube, but your plan for the good bowel health of your patients REALLY...

  18. Which nursing skills do you dread?

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

    Well, all hail LESLIE as the GODDESS of the rectal tube! :thankya: My patients generally do not have too much need for a rectal tube, but your plan for the good bowel health of your patients REALLY...

  19. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

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

    You got me! Hey, there heartrn35 - you do have a point. Yep, when they expire (err..die)...they do, in fact, get BAGGED. (Body bagged, that is!) Thanks - I DID put 'em together. So... Practice

  20. When do you become legally responsible for a patient?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Kinky Slinky RN's topic in Emergency

    OKAY. You had your hands full. Overhearing that you are getting a patient is generally NOT going to be enough to make you legally responsible. BON's have often taken a position of shared...

  21. Which nursing skills do you dread?

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

    Hmmm, there TigerGalLE - I wish I had some great advice for you. Personally - the one thing that gets to me is suctioning of a trach and cleaning out the goo! Yep, that is the worst for me. Goobers!...

  22. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

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

    Oh, this is easy. BAG. We bag groceries and garbage - we ventilate patients! and EXPIRED. I'm regret to inform you that your mom expired! Milk, credit cards and coupons expire! Patients die. I'm sure...

  23. Job shadow in ED

    Medic/Nurse replied to gam3rchic's topic in Emergency

    :welcome: WELCOME! Suggestions: * For classes - starting out: (Also, if you repeat these in about a year after you start to practice, you will be amazed at how much MORE you will get out of them! They...

  24. Job shadow in ED

    Medic/Nurse replied to gam3rchic's topic in Emergency

    Best suggestion for purchase: ENA's Emergency Nurse Core Curriculum - about $70 I think this is the best book (for the $) and may be the only book you need. It is the reference that I will turn to...

  25. Job shadow in ED

    Medic/Nurse replied to gam3rchic's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on "getting there"! :balloons: Learn a LOT. Ask questions. Be deliberate and consistent. Try to grow some thick skin - you may need it! Only 3 things are NOW emergencies - everything else you...