Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care

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  1. New to Excelsior

    Medic/Nurse replied to lambey1218's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Also a medic - did the EC degree WITHOUT any help from the publishing companies, EXCEPT for attendance at the CarePlan lab done by Chancellors in Fischer IN for a week prior to my clinical (also...

  2. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Medic/Nurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't call me a f****** B****, you don't even know me. It doesn't start the relationship off on a high note :Melody: If you kiss a copperhead, don't seem shocked if it bites you. I'm not. Don't pick...

  3. Positive PPD with history of BCG

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

    I, too, have a "PPD" problem. I had exposure to a uncle that had TB contracted most likely through cow's milk (seems odd, given todays world - but it was not that long ago.) So as the County Health...

  4. Lawsuit Threats from Family Members

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

    As detailed in earlier posts, if there is a true "situation", then get all the proper management notified and involved pronto. If, as I suspect, this is just good old fashioned "bullying" by the...

  5. I don't know what to do...

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

    Good for you - wanting to go back to school and fulfill a goal. It is never too late until its too late. I am so sorry that you have found yourself in this place. This is a place that others have...

  6. ER RN to EMT?

    Medic/Nurse replied to ERRN629's topic in Emergency

    Challenge or go to class? There are as many answers to the debate of how do I_____? Without having to do______? Well, it varies. :argue: EMT's (Basic and Paramedic) are regulated by the individual...

  7. First week on my own in ED.... and frustrated

    Medic/Nurse replied to NewEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I feel your pain. I have been at facilities and had the same "sh**" block assignment for 9 days in a row. On the 10th, I'd finally just had enough. In the meantime, some always get the primo "float",...

  8. You know you work nights when.......

    Medic/Nurse replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you have aluminum foil covering your bedroom window (the BEST way to really block the light) and the neighbors report you to the police for "suspicious activity" at that "house" over there! And...

  9. "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

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

    If you are SICK. Stay home. I am exposed to enough germs and you aren't gonna be worth a salt anyway. If you are calling in sick because you couldn't get your shift covered on Friday and want to get...

  10. Rules for the ER (long)

    Medic/Nurse replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Some "seizures" are actually = AMMONIA deficiencies in disguise. BE AWARE! or BEWARE - I forget, but... I do love the simple effective treatments.

  11. Dealing with a patient who verbally threatens you

    Medic/Nurse replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    SIMPLE RESPONSES TO COMPLEX SITUATIONS! 1. I'm gonna sue you. I'm gonna call my lawyer? RESPONSE: Okay. 2. I don't want _____. There is no..... RESPONSE: Okay. 3. I'm gonna hit you OR follow you home...

  12. Has anyone here ever put a doctor in their place?

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

    It is generally not worth the effort that you have to put into it! Even if they lose, they always lose the lesson. I did, however, forcefully toss a fire helmet in the direction (No, if I'd wanted to...

  13. Rules for the ER (long)

    Medic/Nurse replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    I'll add a few--- * DO NOT bring an ENTOURAGE with you. Unless you are on a tour bus that has diverted to the ED because YOU were having CHEST PAIN, even then... * DO NOT ask me if you can use your...

  14. Hostile Working Environment

    Medic/Nurse replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know that it can sting to be referenced in that manner - but, does it rise to the level of "harassment" and "create a hostile work environment"? I think it would be a tough sell. How do you stop it?...

  15. **Alert**Our Right to Privacy as nurses???

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

    Yes, it is a little scary. States do vary - I always use a post office box for mail just for this reason. It is a small price to pay for a little PEACE OF MIND and SECURITY! I don't see a lot of...

  16. Phlebotomy course for RNs

    Medic/Nurse replied to Meena29's topic in General Nursing

    This is a technical skill. The more "training" and experience you have the better you will be. Being "good" at venous access for blood sampling or IV placement is a skill that all patients appreciate!...

  17. "Hardened" Healthcare Providers

    Medic/Nurse replied to cwinlv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, some of the "attitude" from EMS is a bit hard to take for the faint of heart. Their actions DOES NOT mean that they are uncaring and fail to DO THE RIGHT THING. Even if not immediately apparent...

  18. Is there any nursing job that'll make $30,000+/yr for the FIRST job?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Matt000's topic in General Nursing

    $30,000 phew - that is a fairly "low" salary for RN. The advice about "doing it for the money" is both correct and incorrect. I know that with MONEY as your SOLE motivator - it will be apparent and...

  19. Share your story: "I hate it when I'm right!"

    Medic/Nurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Had my share! I often kinda HATE it when I'm right and have to take on the fight, because that has usually meant a bad (although accurate ) diagnosis for a patient. Not all have happy endings. A few...

  20. Rules for the ER (long)

    Medic/Nurse replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Glad you got to vent 68RN and I am truly sorry for all that you have been through ~ Make no mistake! I take pain very seriously - and I would like to say never, but I've been at this a while - have I...

  21. College Network vs. Rue vs. Excelsior

    Medic/Nurse replied to Lockcuff's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go directly through Excelsior. Took me 5 months for the "written tests" and 3 to schedule the clinical - which I passed in straight order (no repeats) My background. I was a degree level paramedic...

  22. Needing a day off (kinda long)

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

    Ya warned 'em! Now you gotta do, what you gotta do and that does NOT include that pesky little computer class. The fact that you were "threatened" with suspension over such as issue would have had me...

  23. Rules for the ER (long)

    Medic/Nurse replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Sugar9486 - Sweet Pea! You have represented yourself as a nurse in an earlier post. Are you a student, nursing student, ER clerk, nurse aid, patient care assistant, nurse (LPN, LVN, RN, RN-BSN) ???...

  24. Getting Paid $$ for End-of-Shift Overtime?

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

    BE CAREFUL~! IF YOU ARE CHARTING "OFF THE CLOCK" - there is a GOOD CHANCE that you are not "WORKING" and as such what you are staying to do may not be legally covered by your employer. Essentially,...

  25. 7000 fatal med errors last year-where are theses nurses?

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

    I will hold you in my prayers. I can not imagine what you are going through and the range of emotions that you must be feeling. I hope that even in the absence of support from others that have "done...