emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    Certifications...

    emtb2rn replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Employer paid for test and we get $2/hr cert pay
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    I hate anatomy and physiology

    emtb2rn replied to kg1212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Jess is spot on. A&P II is all about understanding the body systems, how they function & interact. Rote memorization will not cut, you need to understand the material. And yeah, it is the...
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    RN to BSN with a low GPA?

    emtb2rn replied to jenniferleighh's topic in General Students

    Online programs want minimum "c" on transfer credits, so a flat 2.0 will get you
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    Surgery floor nurses

    emtb2rn replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me nuts from the er end. We call report, transport order placed and we wait. While 2 1/2 hours is really bad, i've seen it. If it's a tele pt, i often just bring them up myself...
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    Cursing on the job

    emtb2rn replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    "poopwaffle" "it's a curse" "it's a breakfast treat" "hold on you two. New poopwaffles are a curse and a breakfast treat! Now you can relieve stress while enjoying a healthy meal." Apologies to Dan...
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    What makes a "good patient"?

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

    Agree with rnperdiem. When all is said and done, i see more "good" pts than "bad" pts. And as stated by others, i don't care about your insurance. Everybody gets treated the way i want my family...
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    Triage-How is it done in your ER?

    emtb2rn replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    We have a triage nurse who does esi triage on walk-ins. Ekg & fsbs available in triage as well. We prefer to do ekgs at triage, unless esi 1 in which case we're heading immediately to a room....
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    Cursing on the job

    emtb2rn replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I don't curse in front of pts but at the station i will string invectives together under my breath. My childhood (as inner city as you can get) gave me the ability to curse colorfully and easily. I...
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    Info

    emtb2rn replied to Kris1981's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try multiple variations in your boolean strings. I've stumbled across good articles by searching "around" my
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    ED vs. ICU

    emtb2rn replied to muesli's topic in Emergency

    Different areas, neither "better" than the other. If you love details & have some ocd, head for the unit. If you love unpredictability & have some adh oh look, a squirrel, then head for the...
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    Grateful Patients :)

    emtb2rn replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    That simple "thank you" from the truly sick pt as they go upstairs is great. I also like the highfives from the kids when they leave
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    Note to self regarding CEN renewal...

    emtb2rn replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the heads
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    Alternatives to wristwatches?

    emtb2rn replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    Walmart has pocket/keychain watches for $10-15. I went to keychain as i really don't like wearing a
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    Pedi code

    emtb2rn replied to ezgreazin's topic in Emergency

    Talk to your manager, check to see if debriefing is available thru eap. Don't keep it
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    nurses don't know when they're orientating

    emtb2rn replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my unit, you're assigned a preceptor and work their schedule during orientation. Their may be a shift or two with someone else but that's
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    How *not* to draw up morphine

    emtb2rn replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome to the world of carpujects. We use 'em for mophine & dilaudid. And yes, we've all done what you did. That's why I use the carpuject injector to deliver those meds. No needles, no risk of...
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    When it comes full circle...

    emtb2rn replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    CheesePotato, Bravo. As always, your eloquence is
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    My first pedi death

    emtb2rn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Pediatric

    Agree with kaci & esme. Find someone to speak with, don't keep it inside. Peds deaths are wrenching experiences which i never want to get used to.
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    Seriously?!?!

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Because we are very entertaining. I mean, in what other specialty will a co-worker say to you with a big smile, "i've got cpr in progress inbound, wanna come in and
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    Input about gastroparesis

    emtb2rn replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    We have 2 gastroparesis regulars. If i get them, line, lab & big ns bolus (both young otherwise healthy) as soon as i'm bedside. Then it's trying to get them comfortable until d/c or
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    Seriously?!?!

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Don't think we should be venting? Then move along, nothing to see
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    Give it to me straight

    emtb2rn replied to itsnowornever's topic in Emergency

    I really like your feels like "home" comment. Go for
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    annoying little thing some of our docs are doing

    emtb2rn replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, we've been seeing this as well with a few docs. Doing it to make their times look better. Then not seeing the pt until labs come back. Mostly with young belly pains. Very
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    speech

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

    2nd career RN. My 1st career included hundreds of presentations to audiences that ranged from 1 to 1,000. Big & small companies, ceo's to regular employees, consumers, local/state/federal/foreign...
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    Thank Goodness for doctors with a sense of humor :)

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

    We have a doc who was a comedy writer back in the day. He is really