emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    It's not always about you - a mini rant

    emtb2rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, why is it that some folks here always seem to have to interject their woes into threads. Consistently, it's about them. Talking about any aspect of pt care and there's a post (often from the same...
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    Vent about psych admit of 12 yo boy

    emtb2rn replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I think you did a good job given the circumstances. So you are the primary screener with input from the psychiatrist?
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    It's not always about you - a mini rant

    emtb2rn replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Canoehead nailed it. And Stargazer, sorry, the post wasn't about you (not sure if this is a
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    If I see one more post titled....

    emtb2rn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    "You talking to me? Are YOU talking to me?". Couldn't resist, what with the general flame by the pre-nursing student. Anyway, I see that this thread has had absolutely no effect on the types of...
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    New name for nurses who are men

    emtb2rn replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Personally, I think the term "murse" is stupid. I'm a nurse. Period. JMHO
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    Answer these questions

    emtb2rn replied to Thumbalina's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do YOU think is the correct answer? Having someone else gives you the answer totally defeats the purpose of the exercise. Provide what you think is the answer along with your rationale and...
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    So irritated!

    emtb2rn replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    'kin A. Right with ya. I've found using the mother f bomb twice in one sentence to be very therapeutic. Go all Pulp Fiction, ya know what I'm sayin'? Muttered of
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    Urgent: need help with important project.

    emtb2rn replied to tiaranny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. Yes 2. Areas relevant to my practice 3. Yes 4. Yes 11th
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    emtb2rn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    37 y/o female came in by squad. c/o "anxiety" after witnessing minor
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    If I see one more post titled....

    emtb2rn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    "Oh shut up. You will be soon" I also like the "I'm not asking for medical advice but can you give me some medical
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    Interview for ER/ school conflict

    emtb2rn replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats. Welcome to the dark
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    The reverse end of "my preceptor hates me"

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

    We don't get this with students in the ER as they observe and don't do any charting. However, the new residents sometimes require some coaching on computer etiquette. I will politely ask them to...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    emtb2rn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    "Anybody want a
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    Will the stress of nursing be too much for me?

    emtb2rn replied to SoCal student's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/if-i-see-634721.html
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    Love Fest

    emtb2rn replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    I'm wondering if that hospital implemented my oft recommended revolving door B52 spray? Just a taste to take the edge off as people enter the
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    Can a bachelors degree in other areas affect pay?

    emtb2rn replied to cljonesfuturenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my previous project management experience has allowed me to move up the clinical ladder by chairing/managing the hospital's nursing information management committee. Not much to do with my...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    emtb2rn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    "How bout some more beans Mr Taggart?" "I'd say you boys have had about enough!" And I use "What in the wide world of sports is going on here" frequently. I have also used the "but this is my...
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    Why do you do what you do and DON'T do what you don't do?

    emtb2rn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work ER because that's where I got hired. But it is a very good match to my personality and what I like. I like the uncertainty of not knowing what's going to happen next, the routine of no...
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    Back Pain.....Taking my life away

    emtb2rn replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I have intermittent sciatica and left cervical nerve damage (skier vs tree in my early 20's). Between skiing, hockey, dirt bikes and life in general, I get intermittent neck/back pain. I manage with...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    emtb2rn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    " It's astounding, time is fleeting, madness takes its
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    If I see one more post titled....

    emtb2rn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    While I have had this recurring impulse to post the link to this thread in recent new posts that, well, justify it's existence, I have not done so. Mostly by upping my daily dose of cowbell and the...
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    What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    emtb2rn replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    Tasks? Starting lines. Love the flash. Converting and then controlling rapid afibs is fun too. Fixing kids gives a lot of satisfaction as
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    IV therapy skills in nursing school...do they still exist?

    emtb2rn replied to IvnurseAmanda's topic in General Students

    I went through a diploma program. Very hands-on focused. However, the school's feeling on IV access was that was something to be taught on the job. We learned about the theory behind the meds and...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    emtb2rn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    OK, enough about me. Let's talk about how you feel.......................about
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    How do you decompress/debrief?

    emtb2rn replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    Once I'm done, I'm done. Do the best I can, don't beat myself up too badly and keep moving forward. I also try not to make the same mistake twice. That really