Medic/Nurse

Medic/Nurse BSN, RN

Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care

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  1. Novice Providers & Mortality

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

    I'm confused. Genuinely. When I entered clinical practice as a paramedic 25 years ago, I was told that my patients would now be "writing my tuition check going forward", and the cost of that tuition...

  2. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Medic/Nurse replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going to tell you to take a deep breath. And another. Then 10 more. Call your PCP, go talk to someone, then, and stick it out. You will get this. 4 weeks isn't enough time to decide if you like...

  3. Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

    Medic/Nurse replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    It's our own fault. We've conditioned management by this "custom" of finding our own schedule coverage (doing THEIR staffing job!) for vacation and scheduled PTO - that when we are SICK all we get is...

  4. Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

    Medic/Nurse replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Cautionary Tale of Dogma Bites I went through this with a Director & covered my planned absence and all square. Then she decided during my covered time off to revise to change the schedule and...

  5. What's the most desperate thing you've ever done to advocate for your patient?

    Medic/Nurse replied to MECO28's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I "stole" a patient's dog. Yep, you read that right. Took it. Right out of "it's" yard. Then I carried that dog into the ER on a linen cart. Of course, it was there to visit with my patient (who was...

  6. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

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

    A lot of what made me very good at my job (as a firefighter and paramedic, then ER nurse, Flight Nurse) did not make me the best wife. My hubby was NOT in the "business" and while I was used to being...

  7. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

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

    If a patient looks you in the eye and tells you they are going to die - take that seriously. Even if there seems to be no reason for reason. I've diverted a helicopter a handful of times direct to a...

  8. I wonder if I'm too old...?

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

    How old will you be if you don't go for your MSN and get back to work and heed the calling? Ahh, still 53, eh? Well, that settles that. We only get one go on the marble, make it count! I know that...

  9. No Respect.

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

    Hey there Cardiacdork, Customer Service is tough. I get it. I hated it. I recall one ER family saying "when your waitress comes back around" - not even kidding. Not bringing Bourbon or Scotch, just...

  10. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

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

    Your license is yours. Protect it. Carry malpractice insurance - if you don't have it, get it today. Document like you mean it. If you need to improve, take classes to improve. They are out there....

  11. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

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

    That life is fragile. Life can change in an instant. Grief has no rules and does not discriminate. Do not wait to do what matters; do not leave the important things unsaid, to those who matter to...

  12. Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    Medic/Nurse replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    The important thing to keep in mind here is we are witnessing a paradigm shift. I've never sent out mixed signals, had "issues with boundaries" or "self advocacy". Also, I had zero desire to commit...

  13. What’s in your bag/what should I have as a newbie?

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

    Buy several new pair of panties & socks & a bra put them in that locker. Can fold in small ziplock, push air out and tape on top or side in a envelope labeled in case you have to send someone...

  14. Dosage Question

    Medic/Nurse replied to dancrinme's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wish I could help you. There has to be info missing or my brain just can't get it. FYI -- That seems like a rich feeding, though it's been a few years since I've dealt with such — is there...

  15. My husband wakes me up!

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

    Nope. A fully formed adult man can leave a night shift working wife alone for 8 hours 3x a week to sleep UNLESS - House is on FIRE Someone is NOT BREATHING that lives in the home Blood is SPURTING...

  16. Depressed patient refuses positioning even though she is lying on her own bowel movement

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

    JI have consistently found that untreated pain and anxiety dramatically decrease patient cooperation. Treat those and you are already making therapeutic progress! Fear is real too. Many (actually...

  17. Is this too much or common?

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

    Wait, what? Let's look at this a couple of ways. And let me ask you a few questions. Are you under 30? Are you working on salary? If hourly, I hope they are paying you decently (hourly rate) not...

  18. Non Compete Clause??? Is this legal?

    Medic/Nurse replied to SheCanRN's topic in Pain Management

    I concur with FolksBtrippin BSN, RN Listen kids, if presented a contract that gives you nothing additional (HIGHLY specialized training, Certifications) other than keeping your current job, DO NOT...

  19. Nurses with children always go home early?

    Medic/Nurse replied to Agatha12's topic in General Nursing

    To me it was always a matter of context and the "situational expectation". If the "nurse moms" (never had a nurse dad invoke that issue that I recall) expected an accommodation on a routine basis...

  20. Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

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

    Another word about the - GO OUTSIDE TO SMOKE patients. If they are accompanied, the nurse that takes them to this smoking place is on the bubble for their safety (100%). Be sure and check your...

  21. Utah Nurse Wubbels Reaches $500,000 Settlement

    Medic/Nurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Not all settlements are taxable. It depends on the way they are structured and often precisely what the "cause of action" that leads to settlement is actually for - I'd be surprised if this one is, in...

  22. Emergency outside of work

    Medic/Nurse replied to sbtr50's topic in General Nursing

    You were willing to get involved. That matters. I think you did fine & the situation worked out. That matters. :angel: This is not criticism, just a question or three. • What was making...

  23. I got a job!

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

    Awesome news! You were overdue for something good - keep us posted!

  24. Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

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

    OMG. No. Just no. Abuse is not an expectation of any nursing job. Assault will get a patient (that is intact) criminally charged regardless of how the facility feels about it. I think you did most...

  25. Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

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

    ^^^^ This is why HIPAA Prisons were built & are staffed like a freaking Supermax (or should be)! Actually, those fines can be meaningful too. As can exclusion from CMS facilities (so most...