Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. please give advice/Orientation from hell

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

    I think you KNOW the ANSWER already. If you are treated this BAD on the front end, imagine getting the a** end! Believe me, you CAN do BETTER. Yeah, maybe the $$$ is good - but, trust me, if you are...

  2. Lying to your patient???

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

    Wow, this is a tough case. I'm so sorry that you have been involved in this - it must be very difficult to be "therapeutic" when the family dynamics are so, well ... damaged. I, too, recommend that...

  3. Recovery Room Nurses Making $78.00 Hr?

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

    Well, for that kind of money - I'd have to consider the BLUEGRASS state to be full of GREEN. On a search there are only 2 university medical centers in KY. Lexington. Louisville. WHICH one? DO they...

  4. Providing Medical Care To Child Molesters

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

    KellNY - you have a good point. I guess we can only HOPE that they get a GENERAL POPULATION order at sometime during their incarceration. But, I may not agree with it - but, I do guess that issues...

  5. Providing Medical Care To Child Molesters

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

    Tweety may have the right idea - Getting 'em better to go to JAIL - but, like you I have a tough time with it -- I do what is NECESSARY. With POLICE in ATTENDANCE. No DISCUSSION. But, I did get a...

  6. Am I hallucinating??

    Medic/Nurse replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there TazziRN - I missed the thread, but I do hope and pray that all will turn out to your favor. If there is any thing that you need, please contact me - Take

  7. Yelling, screaming and ducking the cranky triaged patients

    Medic/Nurse replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Cranky is one thing, yelling and screaming are attention getting tactics and when "rewarded" they do reinforce BAD BEHAVIOR. But, maybe I have a room full of potential "victims" to think about - so...

  8. Road to the ER

    Medic/Nurse replied to cinja's topic in Emergency

    I guess it is an "individual" thing. Like bill, I've seen very mixed results with new grads in the ED. The sink or swim thing is TRUE --- off orientation, you best be able to keep up, sure I always...

  9. Did I almost kill someone?

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

    pfitz - has it RIGHT. Yep, it was a NEAR MISS. You've been given your wake up call - NEVER FORGET IT. The difference between hero and (scape)goat is fairly narrow. You almost fell into the crack. Not...

  10. pulse pressure

    Medic/Nurse replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    First, What is PULSE PRESSURE? The measure between systole and diastole. Any narrowing or widening should be considered in the presence of patient assessment, signs/symptoms and co-morbid conditions....

  11. Becoming an ER Nurse

    Medic/Nurse replied to Nurse2bducky86's topic in Emergency

    It really just depends on your ultimate goal. If you want to be a strong candidate for an RN flight job - true paramedic credentials AND the field experience may set you apart. Otherwise, most flight...

  12. Resignation Letter-Help is Needed

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

    Loricatus, You are so welcome. I have been in a difficult situation or 2 over the years. I understand the desire to "get it out", but remember IF IT FEELS GOOD SAYING IT- IT'S PROBABLY THE WRONG...

  13. Resignation Letter-Help is Needed

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

    It is with great regret and tremendous disappointment that I find it necessary to resign my position as effective as of ______ (last day). I appreciate the opportunity to have been a part of such a...

  14. Newbie ER nurse up to her eyeballs

    Medic/Nurse replied to HippieChick_RN's topic in Emergency

    Tazzi has it RIGHT. GO NOW. There are way too many options out there - to STAY in the situation that you describe. Give your notice, thank them for the incredible opportunity and then leave. I think...

  15. Speaking of adenosine

    Medic/Nurse replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    Hey there TazziRN - What a joke? But, what can you do except for what you did? Sometimes, I think the best nursing care I can offer the patient is TO KEEP SOME DOCTORS FROM KILLING THEM!...

  16. "Funny Codes"?

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

    Oh my - I'm just not sure ... I had to get my Fire Chief to "approve" the purchase of a new commode and send the city pubic utility workers to install it at a "patient's" house. The patient had coded...

  17. Acls

    Medic/Nurse replied to StillBelieveRN's topic in Emergency

    I think the 6 month rule is a bad practice. Most ED's that I have been in - it is an absolute requirement before you start or are allowed off orientation. I think a well prepared ED nurse should have:...

  18. Should I leave "the dump unit" or stick it out?

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

    What do you get for "sticking it out"? Sounds like you are in a near DESPERATE situation. It also seems that you have a goal (ER or critical care), some great skills (IV and tele) and 2 (TWO!) YEARS...

  19. How much do you enjoy your nursing job?

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

    :uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21: as a nurse in the ed, i'd give it a "6" on the best day. most days i'd give it a "3". when i would float to super i'd rate it a...

  20. Male nursing students can do assessments on the women?

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

    Hey there Phlebotomist to RN - Don't get too concerned, be deliberate and professional and all should be just fine! I think Chuck1234 gives great advice about the "chaperone" thing! Personally I...

  21. In doubt

    Medic/Nurse replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a EASY time going to school, supportive spouse (although he got a a LOT of mileage out of the "mail order diploma" joke - now he laughs all the way to the bank! ) - but the DOUBT is just...

  22. top ten reasons i found a new job

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

    Hey there wooh - I'm with you on the Press-Gainey. I guess I've forgotten just how BAD that was for me...I'm just now getting over the "trauma" and the "battered employee syndrome" that I now suffer...

  23. Ride along

    Medic/Nurse replied to aerorunner80's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Great advice from the other response, so I'll add. My program has "guidelines" for the ride-a-long to follow, but in case the program that you will be "shadowing" does not: #1 we use, the others are...

  24. top ten reasons i found a new job

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

    Hey there canoehead - I will post that in the ER Rules, I'm glad that it made for a little humor... I'll take the humor anyway I can get it... Maybe we should start a NEW RULES segment - kinda in the...

  25. top ten reasons i found a new job

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

    10. full up with zero respect. heck, i'd even lost respect for myself for having put up with so little respect from others! 9. needed to pee at least every 12 hours! could not hold it any longer! 8....