Medic2RN BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. Medic2RN

    Chattanooga State Acceptance Letter & Points

    Medic2RN replied to ChattNurseHopeful's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Moved to the Tennessee forum for more of
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    Medic2RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    When that happens, after they already told me they are a tough stick - I let them know exactly where I found the juicy vein, so they can instruct future pokers to the land of plenty. This makes the...
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    Difference between Cor & Code?

    Medic2RN replied to scorpio99's topic in General Nursing

    I had to respond to a Code Blue on the floor the other day I worked in the ED. If they would've announced a COR - I probably would have ignored it. LOL - thanks for the new
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    is it just me, or has standard of care sunk?

    Medic2RN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious - what was her chief complaint for coming to the ER? Was it originally chest pain? Regardless, I'm surprised that enzymes were not ordered in the ER - by the doctor or the
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    I need help figuring out which path to take after high school?

    Medic2RN replied to SarahP'13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kudos to you for being in a program like that in high school. The question is...what do you want to do? Be a nurse? A doctor? What? If you want to be a nurse, I would suggest working toward your...
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    Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    Medic2RN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    If the patient tells me that they are a hard stick, I always ask them, "Well, where do they usually get you?" I'll look in that area first. Some people say that and I end up finding a vein worthy of...
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    Has anyone taken the new GRE?

    Medic2RN replied to juslikeneon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to Pre-Nurse Practitioner Inquiry for more of an appropriate
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    Union University- Hendersonville, TN campus

    Medic2RN replied to STA51's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Moved to TN nursing programs for more of a
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    Ivy Tech 2012 Spring Applicants for ASN Program

    Medic2RN replied to cperry's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Moved to the Indiana nursing forum for more of a
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    UT-Arlington BSN program

    Medic2RN replied to Esco0101's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Moved to Texas Nursing Programs for more of a
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    Anyone trying for the Yavapai College Nursing Program?

    Medic2RN replied to AshleyDiane6's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Moved to Arizona Nursing Programs for more of a
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    Cyclical vomiting syndrome

    Medic2RN replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    We actually have 2 patients that we see with CVS. It's horrible and my heart goes out to them. We only see them when they're having an attack. I learned quite a bit about it from them since I never...
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    random ED interview question i got asked

    Medic2RN replied to Skylar86's topic in Emergency

    I agree with Lunah. I would also like to say....how wonderful to work in an ED with a morning tea break! I want to work there too! Best of luck to you, I'm sure you did
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    In flight Emergency with the proper equipment

    Medic2RN replied to Robublind's topic in Emergency

    Many moons ago, I was a flight attendant. If you had given me your card, I would have asked you to speak to me in private when a medical problem occurred. As a F/A, you want the passengers to be calm...
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    Pre-med or Nursing?I'd like 2 be a doctor but know being a nurse is more realistic.

    Medic2RN replied to pianomaninnyc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you also looked into the PA
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    Gluteus non approved IM site???

    Medic2RN replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Solumedrol packs a pretty good punch - I wouldn't give it in the arm even with breaking down into 2 injections. I wouldn't want anyone to have that misery in both
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    Aesthetic Nursing?

    Medic2RN replied to SomedaySoonNY's topic in Aesthetics

    Thread moved for more
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    Need Clever award ideas for ED Nurses

    Medic2RN replied to gamegirlkimmy's topic in Emergency

    Here are a few I thought of: The Yoda Award - the "go to" person that seems to know every policy or procedure or fact. The Pedi-Whisperer - (or add other patient population) the nurse who is excellent...
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    Procedure for accessing a Portacath

    Medic2RN replied to CNALLENRN's topic in Patient Education

    Excellent job! One thing....I would have washed my hands again after placing masks on the patient and visitor, prior to donning sterile gloves. Enjoyed
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    Atlantic Technical Center VS. Sheridan Tech

    Medic2RN replied to JessicaJeffries's topic in Florida Nursing

    Moved to Florida Nursing Programs forum for more of a
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    What are your favorite types of patients??

    Medic2RN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like the critical patients - more things to play with! I also like my LOPs (little old people) - the more grouchy and cantankerous the better. I love trying to turn them around into little old happy...
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    Microbiology - Richland College

    Medic2RN replied to ndb0001's topic in Texas Nursing

    Per the Terms of Service, please do not post the names of instructors or school personnel due to privacy issues. You can use the Private Message feature if needed. Thank
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    Starting a career as an Excelsior grad in Ohio

    Medic2RN replied to Nick Brown RN EMT-P's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nick, the best advice I can give you is to keep on plugging away. After I went through EC, many hospitals did not even want to look at my experience because it wasn't nursing. I had to sell myself by...
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    Sell me on your specialty...

    Medic2RN replied to rose_marie's topic in General Nursing

    Come to the wonderful world of the Emergency Department! You will see it all: from peds, psych, burns, cardiology, trauma, sniffles, and "I don't know why I'm here". You will become a 'Jack of All...
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    need tips how to measure BP on really obese patients

    Medic2RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    As far as IVs or blood draws, always ask the patient where she/he has had previous luck. If they are a hard stick, they know it and know where to go. I never assume that if the patient is obese that...