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    Prairie View Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    Medic2RN replied to lovesunshine's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone! Congratulations and good luck to you all. Just a friendly reminder, Please do not post any names of instructors/ teachers of your school/ university on the public forum per TOS. What...
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    Emergency nursing help

    Medic2RN replied to FUTURE_ER_RN's topic in Emergency

    I think you are off to a great
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    Pax Admission Test - Failed

    Medic2RN replied to Moonmax1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    friendly reminder..... please do not divulge privileged information, such as that obtained from taking the pax admission test, as doing such is giving unfair advantage to those who have not taken...
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    Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    Medic2RN replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    dragn2623, You appear to be a very practical, logical and well educated person. You have already sacrificed and completed the BSN degree and should continue to acquire the clinical nursing experience...
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    Stuck between a rock and a hard place

    Medic2RN replied to N1colina's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck on your CPNE and boards! Hospital work will (unfortunately) require nights, weekends and holidays. That part you'll have to decide on your own if it fits into your life. You will learn a...
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    This week

    Medic2RN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Did you advertise a special on a-fib with RVR? Sounds like you guys
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    Do your ancillary depts annoy you (security, transport)?

    Medic2RN replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

    Our security guys rock! They are funny, helpful, and will do the job necessary for us to feel safe in the ED. They are like a bunch of big brothers to us. One time when we were so crazy busy, they...
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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

    Medic2RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN
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    Last Semester In Nursing School, ER Preceptorship

    Medic2RN replied to redraider1977's topic in Emergency

    Yes, never say the "Q" word or you'll be blamed for the chaos that follows. Along with the quick physical assessment, brush up on your verbal assessment skills/ questions to ask the patient based on...
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    Nursing Student Needs Assistance

    Medic2RN replied to heavenbound's topic in Emergency

    My ED requires PALS, ACLS and TNCC within 6 months after hire. A nurse has a better chance of being hired if they have at least their ACLS. CEN and CPEN certifications are strongly encouraged. My ED...
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    A question about Adenosine

    Medic2RN replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

    I haven't pushed adenosine as a nurse, but I have on a few occasions as a paramedic. Adenosine causes a transient heart block in the AV node which sometimes causes that few seconds of asystole on the...
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    Code Blue Experiences

    Medic2RN replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry LACA. I could not even imagine. My heart goes out to
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    Code Blue Experiences

    Medic2RN replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    My most memorable code was when I was working as a paramedic. We were toned out to a CPR in progress, when we arrived, he was sitting in an airplane seat with AED pads on his chest and talking. We got...
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    Info for senior students in the ED

    Medic2RN replied to MesaRN's topic in Emergency

    Great idea and guideline to have prior to the ED clinical. I thought of a few that you could add: ~ Many patients are on dialysis, perhaps add questions about common problems associated with pre and...
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    I Got the ED job!!!

    Medic2RN replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! You've received some awesome advice so far. Here are a few more: 1) I carry a little notebook with me since the beginning, I use it less than when I first started (I occasional...
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    It's my life and I'll do what I want

    Medic2RN replied to steelydanfan's topic in Emergency

    I think he moved to my ER! Every time he came in, I was his nurse. He would see me and say, "Not you again *****!" I told him I would be his nurse whenever he came in. I haven't seen him in a long...
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    Considering nursing...need advice!

    Medic2RN replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    To the OP: I don't know if it is possible, but perhaps you can shadow a nurse for a day or at least for a few hours. It may help you make your decision. In that way you could talk to nurses in your...
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    Triage

    Medic2RN replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Please don't take this the wrong way, but I'm wondering why a clerk is performing triage in the first
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    Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    Medic2RN replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to add a couple of things too :) When you observe, listen carefully to the questions asked by the nurses and doctors. Verbal assessment/ questioning is the most important skill to possess....
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    worst death you've seen

    Medic2RN replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    I've witnessed more deaths than I care to admit. When I was working as a firefighter/ paramedic, I hated the aftermath of major traumas. They were sudden and unexpected to the patients. Their bodies...
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    Taking a nursing sabbatical

    Medic2RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    You could always get a PRN gig and work as little or as much as you want. Best wishes to you and enjoy your time
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    emt +paramedic license good to have?

    Medic2RN replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would also look into the requirements of your state regarding the paramedic rotations. Just because you can challenge the paramedic exam, many states require you to perform all the hospital and...
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    what do u say to pts when they ask where u live?

    Medic2RN replied to JadeRN722's topic in General Nursing

    I usually joke...I tell them I live here in the hospital because I work so much. When I'm running low, I plug myself into that outlet over there and recharge. Then I redirect the
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    Texas BNE Laboratory Requirements

    Medic2RN replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in Texas also. They didn't require it when I went through Excelsior. Keep in mind though, if at a later time you want to further your education, you will probably have to retake A&P and Micro...
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    Passed CEN!!

    Medic2RN replied to murphyle's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!!!