Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care

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  1. Scope of practice ? RN able to perform task ?

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

    As a flight nurse, I had competencies and protocols (no supervision) for surgical cricothyrotomy and chest tube placement. This is not Florida, but my state BON required physician clearance, written...

  2. Not just a waitress

    Medic/Nurse replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    I had an ER patient tell a visitor that "I could use more pain meds when my waitress gets back ..." Well, I made it back to their CURTAINED bedside to reassess very shortly thereafter, (patient had...

  3. "I am not a robot!"

    Medic/Nurse replied to Adriane82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Your "tribute" is beautifully written. No, we are definitely not robots. It is a terrible loss. I hope that the near future brings healing, grace and peace. Perhaps there will be some way staff can...

  4. I Desperately Want Out

    Medic/Nurse replied to toxiktraktor's topic in Nursing Career

    A couple of things. • You can't see yourself doing anything else. Hmmm. - I think there is something here worth exploring further. Something big & very important. Start with your dream...

  5. Cna incident investigation

    Medic/Nurse replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Most every bad decision I've ever made I've been tired, hungry, cold or had to pee/poop something fierce. We are human. OP, I wish you the best. There were 2 if you in that equation. Good luck....

  6. Finally done with the worst two years of my life

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

    Nursing for dollars. Dollars allows a better standard of living. Never forget what and who are important. Show up, put up, put out, go home. Boom. I mean do a great job. I always worked to be better...

  7. Feeling guilt over put unexpected death

    Medic/Nurse replied to regerterb's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like you had a very sick patient that was going south when you got him. You did the RIGHT thing. You anticipated needs. You stayed with him. I'd bet you were a calming presence. Often, we do...

  8. falling asleep during nightshift

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

    I was called in one night (meaning no notice, and I did not work nights). We had cleared the ER except for an admit that was waiting for a floor bed. I was sent to "inventory" a room with "lights off"...

  9. Surgeon for an instructor

    Medic/Nurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    I didn't technically go to nursing school. But, I used to be absolutely OVER THE MOON GIDDY when an MD taught my medic classes or took me (yep me, moi) on clinical service with him. I was joyous! And...

  10. Annoyed by commercial

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

    I'm thinking I might like the PNW. I hear housing is tough tho, eh?

  11. Annoyed by commercial

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

    I worked a contract at a union hospital that had ratios. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & massage on Tuesdays. Holy Mother of Dog. Compared to the rest of the nursing world, I just found the WAY....

  12. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

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

    Truthfully, I'm now trying to think (given that there is criticism of privilege) and I have started to check myself on traffic stops. 1. I tended to drive reasonably. 2. If I was stopped or hit a...

  13. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

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

    I guess, in hindsight, I have never outright NEVER dropped the NURSE card. The VIRGINIA STATE POLICE trooper asked what I was doing in the state (besides breaking the law) and, frankly, I think,...

  14. flirting at the workplace

    Medic/Nurse replied to learning247's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Meatballs and a sausage..." I have Sonic watermelon slush snortling out my nose. That killed me. That was funny. Strangely, I am no longer thinking about Italian food tonight! Icky person tho. I...

  15. How did she/he get through nursing school?

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

    I discuss issues as found. • Nurse A > 10 years experience, good nurse, new to ER, from step-down, supposedly had ACLS X 2 waiting to take next recert as soon as offered. Cardiac patient...

  16. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

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

    I was driving my hubby's truck once and was stopped (no idea how fast, or for what - rest assured, I was prolly making good time) and when the Deputy Sheriff stopped me and realized it was me, he just...

  17. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

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

    Also, I have gotten 2 tickets in my FLIGHTSUIT. I have 2 vehicles. I drive the same. Very deliberately. One ubiquitous SUV. One flashy Sports Car. Ticket 1 - 80 in a 70 merging into moving...

  18. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

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

    Speaking of the VIRGINIA STATE POLICE, who are known for zero tolerance - I was pulled over, for speeding in excess of 75 in a 55 (was near dark on a very isolated stretch of Interstate and I had been...

  19. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    Technically the ^^^^ post was NOT as NURSE. I AM SORRY. I only had a no-neck c/collar & duct tape (for c/s stabilization in place) stopped some bleeding from a cut over her eye that was running...

  20. Don't trust my FNP

    Medic/Nurse replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it can be a very emotionally complex matter when you are seeing someone you love suffer, yet, medically you find yourself in some strange quagmire of your efforts at advocacy being less than...

  21. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    Medic/Nurse replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    I watched a car just veer out of the lane of intended travel hit a guardrail, go airborne over a 30' embankment and come to rest on it's top. I was traveling behind this vehicle in my private vehicle...

  22. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

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

    I guess money v. happiness is relative. I thought when I started as a full-time firefighter paramedic, even at $5.29 (yep, 5 FIVE Dollars, 29/00) it was all good, cause "dream job" - ultimately,...

  23. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP here is the deal. Others may vary in their response. FTR - I have little fear. I can manage virtually any patient that presents to any facility. Or just collapses in the doorway of your local...

  24. Hospital inpatient /ED - transport question based on insurance

    Medic/Nurse replied to RNintheBay's topic in Case Management

    What is the

  25. Favouritism in nursing school!

    Medic/Nurse replied to Greeneyednurse1228's topic in General Students

    GREENeyednurse1228 - Stop. Really. It's over, move on. Envy is a toxic waste of your energy and life. I have never really been one to be jealous or envious, I think I lack the gene for it or...