Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. NRP Classes

    Medic/Nurse replied to USC2001's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The American Academy of Pediatrics website gives a search option of all the NRP provider classes offered. American Academy of Pediatrics Web Site - and follow the links. On the Left hand side, near...

  2. Narcan?

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

    I'm sure that the ACLS interventions listed above do not apply in this case. Known problem, know cause and POST OP reasonably stable patient. Cookbook approaches are just that...good patient care...

  3. Narcan?

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

    I don't know how VITAL the narcan was, but I tend to be very deliberate with reversal agents including narcan. There are risks to narcan, too. If this patient was having marked desaturation and I am...

  4. Paramedics advance into nursing

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

    Paramedic to RN. Although there are programs that do a on-site "bridge" program, they are VERY scarce. I think they are very difficult for the schedules that many medics work (24/48) and tend to...

  5. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    Medic/Nurse replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    The KEY element to a crime, is INTENT. Sure, this was a tragic outcome. I'll bet my CAREER that this nurse did not intend to harm this PATIENT. However, I'd be willing to bet that this nurse had the...

  6. Illegible Handwriting

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

    I just NEVER guess. Call 'em to clarify and then follow the policy on verbal orders that will need the MD review on their arrival to the facility. Enough times HAVING to do that may, at some point,...

  7. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    Medic/Nurse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    BIG DEAL. I actually thought it was funny in an absurd, ironic kinda way. There are so many other true issues out there - I thought it was much ado about nothing:p Now about the image thing, so...

  8. EJ question.

    Medic/Nurse replied to absolut's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely a PERIPHERAL line. (even per ACLS standards) I have seen varying policies on their placement (who/why/how). I am comfortable and quite competent in their placement/monitoring so I have...

  9. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

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

    Not sure that any of the "status" qualifiers ever make a difference. Sure, on the surface it may sound good, but I think that eventually the "secret" will be out and then...it won't matter. Kinda...

  10. Help me

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

    I think you (or the patient) have zero risk from a "disease transmission" standpoint based on this incident. But, IV spikes are SHARP. As a rule, when discarding finished IV fluids/sets - I always...

  11. Cen

    Medic/Nurse replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    Passed NCLEX 04/2003 Passed CEN 09/2003 I think it just depends on your background, I had 10+ years as a medic. But, if you are new to clinical practice - I think that you may need a couple of years...

  12. Giving Multiple Shots

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

    Often, if giving "separate" shots, I'll have another nurse go with me. Patient lies face down. (Always do this with kids, just make sure that you have enough help to overpower at the onset - less...

  13. Ok, silly/strange uniform question...

    Medic/Nurse replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    J Crew makes some nice ones. Thin, fitted. I just go with them or the ones from Gap (little less $). I also found some at Old Navy a while back. Good Luck in the quest for your perfect

  14. Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

    Medic/Nurse replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

    People treat you they way that you allow them to. Do not allow this secretary to treat you this way ever again. Tell her your expectations and then follow policy if she continues to be abusive. It...

  15. any nurses fighting for their license with BON?

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

    No, I have never had any dealings with a BON in any disciplinary matters - but, I was at the board on an unrelated matter on a "day" that they were having disciplinary hearings. I did learn several...

  16. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

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

    Speaking from a purely personal experience. I just can't keep any self respect and continue nursing! I refuse to allow myself to be treated in the manner that is customary toward NURSES! Brutal, but...

  17. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    Medic/Nurse replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    Done a lot of stuff prior to nursing - don't love nursing. Looking forward to LAW SCHOOL. At least as a lawyer, I'll have no expectation that everyone will be telling me the truth as they speak....

  18. Legal/Ethical staff issues

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

    I guess from a legal and ethical perspective that administration can "change" the rules that govern the workplace at will. Is is good for morale? No. But my experience has been that morale is usually...

  19. female dr. male pt.

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

    My rules: I will NOT do any bedside care/procedure (involving neck to knees) on ANY patient without another staff member in the room. The way I see it, there are many patients with unknown...

  20. Quick question?

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

    Exercise in some form. Beverage of Choice: Margaritas, Hot Chocolate, Merlot, Beer (all in moderation :) ) Shower to wash out any of the work/exercise funky off! Read, pet kitties (I have one that is...

  21. Noc-shift blues

    Medic/Nurse replied to Nurse`Chief~Chickie's topic in General Nursing

    Whine is fine, but you still gotta go to work. Sorry I used to hate nights - made me kinda loopy at times, still does if I do 'em out of the blue - for more than 1 or 2. So, I do know what you...

  22. RN please please please help

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

    1. To assist in the provision of "care" to a population (patients) that seek/need, services that you can provide. (Wait - that sounds funny - not HA HA either - but, thats the best I can do. ) 2....

  23. I didn't know this actually happened

    Medic/Nurse replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    dawngloves- Most paramedics "diagnosis" all the time, but few want the opinion of the paramedic, plus I did not carry many of the joy-joy drugs - so it's off to the ED. For the biggest part of my...

  24. phone calls no outsider would believe

    Medic/Nurse replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Hey TazziRN - the "enema thing" was from a patient that had been known to seek bizarre sexual titillation from descriptive procedures...ewww! (Maybe I could have have just told him to stick it up his...

  25. When patients lie about rides.....

    Medic/Nurse replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    Hey there teeituptom, I think you are just too cool, but... I gotta disagree on the HIPAA - I'm with the TazziRN on this and the OIG - PUBLIC DANGER = no HIPAA protection. I give the vehicle, driver...