Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care

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  1. When patients lie about rides.....

    Medic/Nurse replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    I, too, document very, very well. If concerned, I also have them call a ride (if necessary) and sign (prior to narc administration) that they understand the "No operation of motor vehicle due to...

  2. Cen

    Medic/Nurse replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Congratulations! Go RN, CEN! It was, at best, an ODD test. I passed in 03 - so I'll re-take it next year for recert. The nomenclature...

  3. ER must haves

    Medic/Nurse replied to kathy_bear's topic in Emergency

    "Nurse Pocket" • Alcohol prep pads. •*Ink pen. Very specific about ink pens. :) Always one - carry more than one, I always seem to lose them!!! • Index cards. Blank. • 10 ml syringe...

  4. phone calls no outsider would believe

    Medic/Nurse replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Oh - how funny! I had a woman call (my normal answer with telephone advice is fairly standard - I'm sorry but our policy prohibits me from answering questions, giving advice, directions or determining...

  5. I didn't know this actually happened

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

    If this "abuse" of 911 shocks you - just stick around - the BEST is yet to come (sometimes even with lights and sirens :angryfire ) There were times that I'd (yep, I 'm the medic) would have to really...

  6. patient satisfaction

    Medic/Nurse replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

    Save you life? Yep. Kiss your A**? Nope. I will be professional, technically brilliant with any procedure, kind, compassionate, sensitive to your hunger & thirst, I will enable your need for...

  7. Need help with IV technique

    Medic/Nurse replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    Hey there firemedic7 - You are not alone in the "IV" problem. Others have been there - remember it is a technical skill - one that can be learned. I am a bit confused that you admit 15 years...

  8. Secondary Mace exposure

    Medic/Nurse replied to cathyinbfe's topic in Emergency

    I had a "patient" that was just to _____ (drunk, violent - whatever) for jail, so the Police had called EMS to "check him out" Long story edited for lousy content. Although the back doors of the...

  9. do you know enough about MI symptoms?

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

    I do hope so. I've "developed" my "MI sixth sense" through a LOT of experience. Get a doc to the bedside. Plug 'em in and line 'em up. A little O2 is only contraindicated in Paraquat ingestion...so I...

  10. Experienced nurses, please help!

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

    For the record. As a paramedic a "corpse" of several days duration in a trailer "home" in 90 degree heat will have me breaking out the SCBA - no question. First of all, the "patient" really doesn't...

  11. TOP 10 Meds?

    Medic/Nurse replied to superkyky's topic in Emergency

    I'll add: Pepcid or Zantac Protonix Decadron Demerol, yep it still has an indication or two (I do hate to give it though) Fentanyl Ativan Haldol Versed Flagyl Cipro (some have went to Levaquin)...

  12. ER violence

    Medic/Nurse replied to night fox's topic in Emergency

    Violence? Physical assault (actually make contact) Verbal abuse - including threats Intimidation - invading my space, following me into "secure" areas Weapons (think out of the box here - guns,...

  13. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    Medic/Nurse replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP meant for this thread to become a, "Well, my ___ is doing just great, despite ___ ...." or whatever. But, hey GREAT and good for all of you that have the success stories. I think...

  14. question about privacy

    Medic/Nurse replied to pearl4M92's topic in General Nursing

    You MUST report this...this is a civil and CRIMINAL violation. Start with Banner Health's own Privacy Notice - follow the contact at the end and DO NOT report to their own compliance officer as your...

  15. Are you afraid to go to the ER?

    Medic/Nurse replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    As a child (my mom was a nurse and my dad a fire/chief-EMT) I was in the ER 3 times at: Age 2, I ate a bottle of baby aspirin (hey they were good) Age 8, I was found "floating" in a pond of water,...

  16. Does it matter?

    Medic/Nurse replied to striving2banurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A would think that a NURSING LICENSE is essential. That would mean that you have "graduated" from some type of diploma or degree program that is ACCREDITED. Now, does my nursing license look...

  17. grrrrrrrrrr.........

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

    For some strange "reason" IV's tend to be a "sticking" point with many patients "family". I can understand the anxiety - but, come on - I cannot imagine that any nurse would not give the all out best...

  18. Need help dealing with situation

    Medic/Nurse replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    Had a difficult situation with the mother of a patient (that I had cared for much less than an hour) that had died of the injuries that was sustained in an accident. Although, it was impossible to...

  19. IV Push Meds Question

    Medic/Nurse replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    Go by the book, most of the time anyway. "Code" drugs, adenosine are pushed at more rapid rates. On very slow IVP meds - I use the syringe feature on many pumps (plum) as a secondary with the drug...

  20. Student Nurse asking RN's their opinion

    Medic/Nurse replied to Ant75's topic in General Nursing

    I find that maintaining "professional" relationships is fairly easy in my line of nursing. I, too, am not a big hugger and really hate it when I have gotten kissed (Once on the top of the head by a 85...

  21. Evidence Based Practice - What is it?

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

    Actually, one of the "best" implementations of EBP that I've seen recently had to do with IV's and their site prep, placement, securing of IV catheters and care. Doing this = This result and Better...

  22. How do you do it?

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

    I'll agree with TazziRN on this one - more nurses equal faster throughput. My DISCHARGED PATIENTS go to the bottom of my "nurse priority" scale, pretty fast - if I'm already running at warp speed. One...

  23. FIVE-STAR experience in a Luxury Hospital?

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

    llg - its not the money I mind. Money is the easy part...its the sense of ENTITLEMENT that sometimes comes with it...that is what gets my goat! Nightmare Conversation: Entitled: I'm beginning to...

  24. Do you know how to do CPR well?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. To clear up some common "misconceptions" NO ONE - AHA, ARC conducts "certification" - they conduct courses that meet a prescribed standard (their own, well researched, etc). You do not get...

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Medic/Nurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Had a real winner the other day. Patient presented with foot pain. "they don't look right". DURATION: A while now. PRIOR TREATMENT: None ANY CHANGE: No, nothing I can't handle. DO YOU HAVE A DOCTOR:...