Medic/Nurse

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  1. Best lotion & hand soap?

    Medic/Nurse replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    okay. i'm usually a bit hesitant to reccs this or that - but this is what i have found that works well for me. soap: * i use arbonne abc baby hair & body wash in a pump dispenser to wash my hands...

  2. Chest Tube Question

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

    Yep, sucking chest wound. Good catch, sounds like you may have saved the patient and the LPN. Some days you get the BEAR! Bet you (and the LPN) will never forget this experience. I always watch chest...

  3. Agency nurses refusing to work on a certain unit

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

    Oh Now - come on here. You don't REALLY believe that you should be ABLE to force agency nurses to work in a unit of your facility that you can't staff? "Busy but doable...with alert patients that...

  4. Craziest delivery stories

    Medic/Nurse replied to sierranurse's topic in Emergency

    Had one deliver in bed at home. Everything A-OK --- but, the mattress hosted what looked like either: A. A hog slaughter or B. A Manson family reunion (bad analogy but, keep an open mind)...

  5. Code with two doctors and noone else?

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

    Hey there Gila, I was a firefighter - either had to wait on help from another engine company/LEO or had to wait on an ambulance. :) Sometimes, I think back on some of the situations I was in and it is...

  6. Code with two doctors and noone else?

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

    I have no real problems with entertainment. As to a real "CODE". I can work a field code with 2 people (Me +1). Not ideal - but fairly standard. Have done it many times. Manage rhythm. Secure Airway...

  7. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    Medic/Nurse replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    i hope i win! "my foot looks funny!" via rescue. 55 year old man with a 30 (thirty) year history of this "problem" with his foot. denies pain. no swelling, redness, skin is intact without history...

  8. Hindsight is 20/20

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

    • I will second Leslie with the amount of DISRESPECT that nurses face. • I wish I had remembered the painful aspects of JR HIGH a bit better, some of your fellow nurses delight in 8th grade...

  9. I don't feel like I'll ever know enough

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

    Do I feel competent? Yes. And even when I'm not "feeling it" - I still often have to appear calm, in control and competent. Sometimes I think I'm in the running for an Emmy, Oscar and Tony - often...

  10. 100% O2 delivery disadvantages

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

    Ultimately, in the case that you describe - without knowing too much more, I'd suspect that ADRS will be the next clinical outcome regardless. Sad. Sounds like there are myocardial perfusion issues...

  11. Gotta off the wall question

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

    I always will respectfully listen to any reasonable patient. I think that folks should really be in tune with their machines (bodies). I also always listen to a patient that tells me (without yelling)...

  12. interosseous access (IO)

    Medic/Nurse replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    There is "traditional" IO access with the IO needle and it is placed in the proximal tibial tuberosity - this is primarily done in pedi patients. Technique is important - site prep is essential....

  13. IV Dex for PO Dex?

    Medic/Nurse replied to stayseerrn's topic in Emergency

    I have given it like that in several facilities. Double check with YOUR pharmacy - but I have never had ANY problems. (As long as you "mask" the taste!) :) Great idea, IMHO and no needles! Practice...

  14. Score- MD=1 Beary=0

    Medic/Nurse replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there Beary - YOU did NOT deserve this. No one deserves this - the DOCTOR that did this is an ABUSER! I'm sorry it happened - you deserve better (And I do not think it matters one iota that you...

  15. I think this borders on malpractice? or not?

    Medic/Nurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Emergency

    Not. No question. No doubts. I have NEVER seen an ER MD start a patient on BP meds (yep, they do refills on "established" patients in rare occasions.) I can say without any question that any patient...

  16. Any one else annoyed by this?....

    Medic/Nurse replied to Happy2CU's topic in General Nursing

    WOW. Sounds like he was trying to push some buttons, ehh? IT WORKED. I just stay away from sites that upset me, make me fret or that frequently make me wicked mad. It is that simple. Sure, he's a...

  17. How to take constructive critisism...

    Medic/Nurse replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    ANSWER to the ?? How to take constructive criticism... With a CLOSED MOUTH, OPEN MIND and a SMILE. (Not really kidding here ) BUT, it sounds like you just have one of those workplaces that so many of...

  18. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    Medic/Nurse replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks to all that have taken the time to reply. Hey there jlsRN - I guess the "Violence" word may cause some bristling, but it is the term that the AACN had "adopted" as a descriptive in the Healthy...

  19. Arrogant PA's

    Medic/Nurse replied to phillyrn10's topic in Emergency

    Well, I think it would be FAIR to note that EVERY "group" of providers has a few that do NOT reflect positively on their profession. I have worked with GOOD and BAD MD's, DO's, PA's, NP's, CRNA's,...

  20. Why you want to be a nurse?

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

    Bottomline for me at the time: IT WAS THE MONEY. Firemedic started at $5.29 haz retirement benefits, paramedic paid $7.00 an hour without benefits. Nursing started at about $25 hour PRN status. I...

  21. 2 elements of success at nursing?

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

    Common Sense will be necessary NO MATTER how book smart you are! Having good "gut instincts" is gonna be important in emergent/critical care! You only get these after you have enough "learning...

  22. game of letters

    Medic/Nurse replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    It is out of control! I was "doing" my letters and it hit me. What can you spell with all that stuff (and who cares!): RN, CEN, CCRN, CTRN, CFRN, BBA, MSN©, CC/NREMT-P, TNCC(IC), ENPC(IC), PHTLS(I),...

  23. Having Some Second Thoughts

    Medic/Nurse replied to sissiesmama's topic in Emergency

    Hi Anne - I am so sorry that you are having the problems with your health that you describe. It can be very frustrating and difficult to "control" those matters. My thoughts? Focus on getting...

  24. CEN exam tomorrow!

    Medic/Nurse replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    Hey there Josh, Congrats! It is a nice feeling. And that wasn't so bad, was it? (Told you so!) :) I think I may have your name right, so I guess that will be Josh Adams, RN CEN Looks good! :smiley_aa...

  25. do you actually wait?

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

    Short Answer: NO - not usually. In a TRUE emergency I WILL go AHEAD and do the expected critical interventions to save the life of a patient. I have been functioning on "standing orders/protocols" for...