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  1. Medic2RN

    How does YOUR hospital waste its money?

    Medic2RN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I wonder....if every nurse who had these concerns just got up and left.....I don't think there would be many left in
  2. Medic2RN

    Im such a fool!!

    Medic2RN replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    Learn from your mistakes!! Double check everything and you won't make that mistake again. Believe me, this won't be your last, no one is perfect, but learn from mistakes - yours and
  3. Medic2RN

    Hating Dosage Class..

    Medic2RN replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Peds, ICU and .........ED, don't forget them. I am the Dopamine calculation
  4. Medic2RN

    I need Tax advice to file my own taxes

    Medic2RN replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

    I would follow the aforementioned advice and go to an accountant this time. The tax code is so confusing and if you make a mistake, you may end up owing a lot more. There are other ways to save...
  5. Medic2RN

    Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    Medic2RN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Something strange has happened at my ICU stepdown job - we got a new critical care director recently and get ready for this......he's wonderful! He listens to our input, is working hard to get the...
  6. Medic2RN

    BRA!!!!

    Medic2RN replied to BerryHappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Go to any major department store or specialty shop and get fitted professionally. They will help you with finding a proper bra. Most women wear the wrong size
  7. Medic2RN

    Any smokers Out There?

    Medic2RN replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the US government wants people to stop smoking either, especially since it has now tied the Children's Health Insurance Program to additional taxes on tobacco products....
  8. Medic2RN

    My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    Medic2RN replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear of your family's
  9. Medic2RN

    New MRI addition, fancy remodeling projects, but wheelchair shortage!

    Medic2RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I work in the ICU stepdown and need a wheelchair, they are never around. I'll search the entire floor which consists of 3 different units and still not find one. When I don't need one, I'll see...
  10. Medic2RN

    Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    Medic2RN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Phantom glasses, we had them amputated, yet we still feel like we're wearing
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    Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    Medic2RN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I had mine done last Friday. Lasik with wavefront mapping. No halos, no blurriness, 20/15 vision. I didn't miss any work. I was diagnosed with dry eyes during my consultation, so my eyes have been a...
  12. Medic2RN

    Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    Medic2RN replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    I know this thread is eight pages long now, but perhaps if it was read from the beginning one would see this is not a nurse bashing
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    Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    Medic2RN replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, if a person has spent anytime in EMS, he's not embellishing. And...it's not ALL nurses, but there are
  14. Medic2RN

    Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    Medic2RN replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    I think you missed the point of the OP. He is not discouraging nurses from helping, he was venting about the ones who do not let EMS personnel do their job and provide patient care. The call &...
  15. Medic2RN

    Dealing with high K+ levels

    Medic2RN replied to davidthenurse's topic in Patient Medications

    When a patient has hyperkalemia, the medical management has several aspects. ~ Protect the heart from toxicity - IV Calcium ~ Prevent any more potassium intake: diet, medications ~ Increase re uptake...
  16. Medic2RN

    OK ED nurses, fill me in on the real story.

    Medic2RN replied to eriksoln's topic in Emergency

    Yup, I understand.....I suck it up every single minute I'm at
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    OK ED nurses, fill me in on the real story.

    Medic2RN replied to eriksoln's topic in Emergency

    Right now I work in two different hospitals: one in the ED and the other on the floor in an ICU stepdown. Magically, the same thing occurs - transfers right around shift change. When I'm in the ED, I...
  18. Medic2RN

    Retention

    Medic2RN replied to tclema's topic in General Nursing

    Give me basic respect and the staffing (having CNAs consistently) and tools to perform my job. Heck, I'll stay with any good working environment. It means I can endure and NOT burn out
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Medic2RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The past couple of shifts I've had to deal with some horrendous family members.... My patient arrives to the floor with a ton of orders to perform (many carried over from the ER - none of it done) ~...
  20. Medic2RN

    ...answers from some pros...

    Medic2RN replied to steveo's topic in General Nursing

    Steveo, I'm just curious... why did you choose nursing? Do you dislike the aviation industry or only the
  21. Medic2RN

    how do you expect me to pay for this???

    Medic2RN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    We normally have a social worker consulted prior to discharge who assists the patient with this type of situation. Do you have a resource like that at your
  22. Medic2RN

    ER Nsg Neuro Assessment

    Medic2RN replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    We do a quick modified NIH stroke scale initially and try to get the full NIHSS as soon as possible for baseline. The trend I've noticed is that once we get the initial assessment, vitals, labs, BS...
  23. Medic2RN

    Different types of residuals...PLEASE HELP I AM LOST

    Medic2RN replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that nurse thought if she asked the same questions over and over again, she'd get a different answer? How rude. Don't let these nurses intimidate you because you're new. One time I was giving...
  24. Medic2RN

    How to pass EC Micbiology?

    Medic2RN replied to learnec's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's been a few years for me, but the microbiology exam was rather straight forward. The book followed the content guide. Read it and make flashcards, that helped me earn an 'A'. Good
  25. Medic2RN

    Terms we will not admit to using

    Medic2RN replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    Moo Moo Dog Face = the look a patient has while 'circling the drain' and then ultimately crashing and having a thump and