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  1. Medic2RN

    Well it happened my first needlestick

    Medic2RN replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself. With everything we face in our daily workplace, eventually we will experience some type of exposure. As the previous poster mentioned, follow your protocols and file the...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Medic2RN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dentist: Dr. Payne Urologist: Dr
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    Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

    Medic2RN replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

    When I worked as a firefighter/paramedic, we had Haldol and Ativan for 'behavior modification'. Like some have mentioned before, there are different levels of EMS protocols according to the area, the...
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    Studying for anatomy finals? How about an online study group?

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

    On Occasion Our Trusty Truck Acts Funny, Very Good Vehicle Any
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    Studying for anatomy finals? How about an online study group?

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

    Yes. The macula are the hair cells in the vestibule which is composed of the utricle and the saccule and detects static equilibrium. The crista ampullaris is in the semi circular canals and detect...
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    Studying for anatomy finals? How about an online study group?

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

    What are the organs of static equilibrium and those of dynamic
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    CEN's and experienced ED nurses I need your help!

    Medic2RN replied to TaoMedic's topic in Emergency

    Past medical history is nice too. You have to look for the horses before the
  8. Medic2RN

    lazy preceptor I need help

    Medic2RN replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    You listed all the things not to do as a nurse....good for you for being aware of it. Get through the training, learn the flow of the clinic because you sound as though you already have the nurse part...
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    Departments that cut the most shifts?

    Medic2RN replied to mambojennifer's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ED and 2 out of the 3 past shifts I've been staff reduced. I find it amazing that they would roll the dice and take that chance. We're entering our "slow"
  10. Medic2RN

    Epi Pen makes a good day

    Medic2RN replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Nursing

    Toys aren't fun if you don't get to play with
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    What type of math would a nurse use on the job?

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

    Algebra! If I need to know something, I make the unknown 'X' and figure it out. You'll use it for many drug
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    UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    Medic2RN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    Friendly reminder*** A few posts have been edited due to using school personnel names. Please do not use individual's names in posts. You may use the private message option. Terms of Service:...
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    This is for all you Trauma/ER-ED Nurses

    Medic2RN replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    Bunker gear or turnout gear is the protective clothing that firefighters wear in a fire or in any situation where they need protection from the
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    Critical care drips

    Medic2RN replied to kc87t's topic in Emergency

    Another point not mentioned so far, if you have an ICU bed hold, you will be taking care of that ICU patient in the ED. Now you are an ICU nurse. It's good to be familiar with the critical care drips...
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    What's the most dangerous thing that's happened to you while working?

    Medic2RN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse: a needle stick, being hit by a confused patient, and waiting to see if a shooting victim's family member was coming back with a gun "to kill" us all because we didn't save the patient. In...
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    NPO in the ER

    Medic2RN replied to hunnybaby24's topic in Emergency

    Our policy is everyone is NPO as soon as they walk through the doors. They have a sign at the entrance stating such. Not that patients obey it. I had to take a look at it because I thought perhaps it...
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    hello everyone. i need a help here..

    Medic2RN replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    You're not a stupid nurse! You know your weakness and are taking steps to improve - that's not stupid, it's very smart! Basic ECG recognition takes repetitive practice. Any of the ECG books have pages...
  18. Medic2RN

    Real Stories of the ER

    Medic2RN replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    When is this on TLC? I couldn't find it in TLC's web page. I could only find the "Untold Stories of the
  19. Medic2RN

    Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    Medic2RN replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I studied from the Saunder's guide as I went through nursing school. I only reviewed for about a week and only my weaknesses. Passed with 75 questions. The most helpful part was the first page in the...
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    CBI

    Medic2RN replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like you did a fine job! There will be times when you get a critical 1:1 patient with a full load. That is when your fellow coworkers join in and watch your other patients until you're free...
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    JU summer 2011 hopefuls

    Medic2RN replied to nursism's topic in Florida Nursing

    here's some information regarding pms (private messages): here is a link with more information:
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    Gloucester County College Nursing Fall 2011 Hopefuls?

    Medic2RN replied to dannipoint's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No problem. Thanks for understanding and good luck to all of you!
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    Gloucester County College Nursing Fall 2011 Hopefuls?

    Medic2RN replied to dannipoint's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    ****friendly tos reminder**** please do not use nursing school professor's names or the names of school personnel in the public posts. some posts have been edited to comply with the terms of service....
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    ER?

    Medic2RN replied to droider's topic in Emergency

    Working in the ED is like wearing a comfy pair of socks for me. I was pulling my hair out on the ICU step down floor and ICU. The crazier the better and I'm in my
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    Asking for Opinion/Advice from TEXAS

    Medic2RN replied to JUDERN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    You basically work in an ICU step down unit. I've only heard of ratios 3:1 or 4:1 NEVER 7:1 or 8:1!!! This is dangerous! If you can't change it, get out. That is