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    ESI triage resource help

    Medic2RN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    I called the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to request a copy of the "Emergency Severity Index, Version 4: Implementation Handbook". It also comes with a DVD. You can also request that...
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    Anyone done a Paramedic-to-ADN program?

    Medic2RN replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Emergency

    Txffmedic, I may also be one of those who are "in the same boat" as you. I was a FF/paramedic in Texas for about 9 years and went through the Excelsior route. I am currently working in an ED. If you...
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    Who Knew Gangrene Could Be So Much Fun?

    Medic2RN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Chlamydia is cute.....I bet that's the first time you heard
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    acls queston

    Medic2RN replied to link51411's topic in MICU, SICU

    You have to answer the ACLS test questions with the mindset that the code situation can happen in or OUT of the hospital setting. Primarily answer the questions as though you are a paramedic or ER...
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    Tarrant County Spring 2012 Applicants

    Medic2RN replied to Student213's topic in Texas Nursing

    **** Friendly Reminder **** As per the Terms of Service, please do not use the names of school personnel and instructors in posts. https://allnurses.com/terms-info.htmlThank
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    NY RN may move to TX

    Medic2RN replied to rastanursern's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations rastanursern! I am a transplanted NYer originally from LI. I can tell you I had culture shock when I first moved down here, but I am glad I did. The salaries are not the same as NY,...
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    Would You Marry or Date a Patient or An Ex-Patient of Yours

    Medic2RN replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Would I marry or date a patient or ex-patient?? No way! For one thing....my husband would get very angry with
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    Please explain MAP to me

    Medic2RN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a past post regarding MAPs - papawjohn does an excellent job explaining it.
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    Weatherford College Fall 2012 ADN-RN

    Medic2RN replied to tex42cares's topic in Texas Nursing

    *****Friendly Reminder***** A number of posts on this thread has been edited for Terms of Service violations with regard to posting the names or initials of school personnel. PLEASE do not write the...
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    Got Accepted @ CSU Fresno

    Medic2RN replied to joshd's topic in California Nursing

    Moved to the California Students Forum for more
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    Trauma Nursing, Paramedics, and the ER

    Medic2RN replied to pishoncna's topic in Emergency

    I would say to save your money and time with becoming a paramedic. You already voiced that you have no interest in the pre-hospital environment and you are only "punching" a ticket to get into the ED....
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    Phrase of the Night

    Medic2RN replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    I like mwboswell's advice. I had to change my way of thinking in order to not tear out my hair by the end of the night. Triage, for me, sucks the life and compassion out of my soul, but I try to keep...
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    San Jacinto College ADN Fall 2011

    Medic2RN replied to sunshyn_42's topic in Texas Nursing

    FRIENDLY REMINDER******* I have deleted professor's names in numerous posts in this thread. Please review the Terms of Service regarding using people's names on this website....
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    Taking Microbiology and Micro Lab Separately?

    Medic2RN replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would check with the school or the department and see if this is feasible. I would be surprised if you were allowed to take them in separate semesters. Personally, I wouldn't advice it since labs...
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    What is a new nurse to you?

    Medic2RN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    My question is this since it is unclear: You spoke directly to this "new" RN with 5 years experience and she said she didn't think it was high or didn't see
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Medic2RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Patient arrived via EMS with a chief complaint of ....."Nothing". No problems, no complaints....the patient just wanted a look over to "make sure everything is
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    RN to paramedic?

    Medic2RN replied to SneakySnake's topic in Emergency

    As others have stated, it depends on your state's EMS requirements. We have an ER doctor presently going through the paramedic program. The Doc had to get the EMT-B, attend the bridge program, and...
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    Amio in a Code

    Medic2RN replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    Code = IVP amiodarone then maintenance drip no code = mini bag drip over 10 minutes then maintenance drip if
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    please help

    Medic2RN replied to britneys's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to the "Nursing Licensure With A Criminal History" forum for more
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    please help

    Medic2RN replied to britneys's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to the "Nursing License With A Criminal History" for more
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    Why does only nursing have to put the patients first?

    Medic2RN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Huh. Same problem happened to me yesterday....the same EXACT one. My day shift 20 g in the wrist wasn't acceptable for a CTA. If it's not an 18 in the AC then no dice. Not all patients have those...
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    UMDNJ Accelerated Nursing 2010 adivice

    Medic2RN replied to erinomahony's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thread moved to receive more
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    Charting during traumas

    Medic2RN replied to nurseladyk's topic in Emergency

    I do what dthfytr does when we are short and there is no additional help. I grab a blank sheet of paper, sometimes I'll tape it quickly to my pants and write as I go. Not terribly efficient, but when...
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    Treating pain in ER

    Medic2RN replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Emergency

    The thread is open again. Please stick to the topic at hand and no personal attacks/ rude remarks. I appreciate the compliance. If the thread goes south again, it will be closed.
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    First AP1 class....

    Medic2RN replied to lindsayk728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've found that flash cards are very helpful. Make sure to study whatever your professor emphasized in lecture. Good