emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

    emtb2rn replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    2.5, came in c/o ha & feeling "a little dizzy when i
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    BSN and Obamacare

    emtb2rn replied to Steve123's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This. I'd be very unhappy if I had to pay out of pocket for something my hospital told me I
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    New and 'fun' things

    emtb2rn replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Damn!!! Could he turn it on & off? Is that considered a lovelight? Was he a headlight on a northbound train?
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    Anyone using Q-CPR?

    emtb2rn replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Both of their testimonials are from pre-hospital providers. After reviewing the device, I'd like one for each of my squad's rigs to be used in the field by EMTs who don't do CPR daily/frequently. But...
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    Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    emtb2rn replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    PM nailed it. I'm 5 classes into an 8 class RN-BSN program and have learned nothing except APA format. The BSN is just another box to
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    Prioritizing help

    emtb2rn replied to douxmusique's topic in General Students

    To build on what houtx said, when it comes to the abc's (non-coding pt that is), it's all about airway, airway,
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    emtb2rn replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think we have an apples vs. oranges conversation going on about different types of programs. There's the brick & mortar adn-bsn which has facetime with the professor, lectures, reading, papers...
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    Nursing 102: Navigating Your First Year of Nursing

    emtb2rn replied to The_Optimist's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The Optimist raises a very good point for not only new grads, but for most anyone in a new environment - you have 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth, remember the ratio and use
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    Scope of practice in the ER

    emtb2rn replied to Fiona the Bull's topic in Emergency

    Esme pretty much nailed it. Loud baby, good baby & what do mom/dad think, baby acting/doing what is
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    Violence in the ER

    emtb2rn replied to TLS1's topic in Emergency

    Press
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    Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    emtb2rn replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    Yes, you are totally justified in declining that offer. The situation as described would have done you and your patients no service. Good luck going
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    Stupid, I know, but more bad representations of NURSES on tv!

    emtb2rn replied to uRNmyway's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Nclex retake

    emtb2rn replied to sporting10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you haven't passed the nclex, how are you working as an
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    emtb2rn replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Western culture uses traditional western names, however many folks have nicknames which are usually very descriptive of them as an
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    Is it worth getting your BSN right out of ADN school?

    emtb2rn replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What would be the point of having a practicing RN go through formal clinicals? This is after all, a RN-BSN program with required classes being those not included in a ASN/ADN or diploma program....
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    what would you do in this situation

    emtb2rn replied to d00d00butter's topic in General Nursing

    Based on other posts this might've been an interview
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    Evening nursing classes in NJ???

    emtb2rn replied to nthompson24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may want to read all of the threads on new grads unable to find jobs. The nursing job market has been very tight since
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    Sunday night heebeegeebees

    emtb2rn replied to wirehead's topic in General Nursing

    In my 1st career, I used to get the sunday night "blues" thinking about the upcoming work week, but not in nursing. Mostly because I'm not going to be working 5 days in a row, 2 max and then at least...
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    Your Experience with Your Hospitals Cath Lab Personnel?

    emtb2rn replied to Nursing_Mamacita's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same as altra & stargazer. Our goal is door to lab in 20
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    NTG gtt weight based?

    emtb2rn replied to ajacks122's topic in Emergency

    What is the protocol, mcg/kg/hr? I can't find any dosing other than mcg/min. What's their
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    ENPC worthwhile?

    emtb2rn replied to EDNurse13's topic in Emergency

    ENPC is all about intervening before you need to use PALS. Fix 'em fast before they
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    What sorts of Nursing Students should drop Nursing School? Am I one of them?

    emtb2rn replied to Vysection's topic in General Students

    Might I suggest a book called "what color is your parachute?" I know you're currently in school but this book may help you a lot. It's designed to guide you through the process of figuring out what...
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    Low Census-what's up?!

    emtb2rn replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    We're packed. And not sure how low census is due to
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    And they keep rolling in...

    emtb2rn replied to cricket67's topic in Emergency

    Most of our hallways have numbers that are associated to the closest room. When we fill those we go to HWxx. Assignment is by who's next to get a patient, this does take acuity into account...
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    Awesome validation day

    emtb2rn replied to trymybest's topic in General Students

    Congrats on your day. Quick question - what do the intermittent capital E's at the end of your post mean? Is it a form of exclamation or what? Have seen this before and don't