emtb2rn BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    I was the first responder to a car accident today

    emtb2rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Good job. Ever think about joining your local rescue squad (if you have volunteer squads that
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    How many of you have a BSN

    emtb2rn replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    based on many of your past posts, i'm going to leave that one alone. what do you base your assumption on? did you peruse profiles? did you check sigs? or is it just a swag? not a bsn. diploma...
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    men in NS

    emtb2rn replied to JonB04's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Be cautious about relationships with girls you expect to actually be in class with for the duration. Work their friends outside the nursing program. Enjoy college. It's a lot of fun. Well, it should...
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    Lunches: Brown bag or cafeteria?

    emtb2rn replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Brown bag. Wife & I cook. Always make enough to cover lunches. Been doing it for years. Previous career I also brought my lunch. Cafeterias are expensive and I cook better than they do
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    Advice to the LTC nurse...

    emtb2rn replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Emergency

    The above is how we have coached our local ltc's to give report. Works very well when done. Of course, we often get pt's without any notice. My pet peeves are: when the mar isn't sent, just the med...
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    I want to tell you lies...

    emtb2rn replied to Ardneth's topic in Emergency

    Wow, that set off a stream of memories i prefer to
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    Woohooooo! Finally an ED interview!! Resume review please? And how are these ?s

    emtb2rn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    You will fit right into the
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    "Do you wanna.......huh...........do you really wanna?"

    emtb2rn replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome
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    dumping meds into our water supply

    emtb2rn replied to NursePatty24's topic in General Nursing

    We now waste liquids into the garbage can & pills into the sharps container. Nothing into the
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    A true life horror story

    emtb2rn replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    what happens if you lose access and it's an emergent situation? Do you wait for the iv team? also, did you ask the er rn why the iv was taped that
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    A true life horror story

    emtb2rn replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    Blown esophageal varices. Found out that room's floor has a slight tilt. Blood everywhere, floor, walls, rover, equipment, you name it. Had to throw blankets on the floor so we weren't standing in the...
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    I've been waiting for....

    emtb2rn replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Same reason they say "all i had was 2 beers" and "i don't do drugs so how could i test positive for benzos, opiates and
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    "Code Gray Certification"

    emtb2rn replied to walkdanielle's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, for us code gray usually = dog pile on the rabbit with b-52
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    Why did you edit the post I commented on before posting the above? Was it to remove the word "hypothetical"? I should've quoted that post too, my bad. Your ethics are showing. I too spent a couple...
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    Just for fun.... re: call bells...

    emtb2rn replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    we have an intercom. quite often all you hear is "i need my nurse". And it's usually the usual, water, pillow, blanket,
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    Advice: On An MD Order

    emtb2rn replied to Raquel8's topic in General Nursing

    Is the pt symptomatic? In any event, document, document,
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    Now it's all hypothetical!?! I don't think so. You were extremely clear in your original posting.
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    I disagree. It is absolutely possible to be angry, even furious, yet completely rational. Anger can only be cnstructively channeled through rational thought. So, you're saying that when you are angry,...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    Mindlor, Since when does a bad apple on the tree threaten the tree itself? A bad apple only speads rot when stored with other apples. You prune limbs & dead leaves, not fruit on the vine. Your...
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    Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    emtb2rn replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    Every once in a while a lol will ask for "the girls" for the bedpan and peri-care although when i've said "nobody available but me" they've always been ok with it. Straight caths on the non-emergent...
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    Lies of the ER.....

    emtb2rn replied to Cari Turner21's topic in Nursing Humor

    Go to emergency nursing forum and just browse. Lotsa good stories. Our motto is "You can't make this stuff
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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

    18 y/o male brought in by mom, c/o abd pain. They were at a buffet, he had "2 full plates of food and 2 big dishes of ice cream". Worst part? I actually had to put a line in this idiot so he could...
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    Does your hospital have a prayer or some other inspirational message overhead?

    emtb2rn replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    And that works for you. Not a one size fits all world. I think Stone Temple Pilots "Unglued" should be broadcast overhead whenever there's a code blue. I would find that inspirational. And it also...
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    ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    emtb2rn replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    methinks billygoat gruff in the
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    Any advice for a new ED nurse?

    emtb2rn replied to al7139's topic in Emergency

    Agree with all of the above. Know your standing orders. Get things rolling before the doc sees the pt. Assess, line & lab. Expect the unexpected. Trust your instincts. Have