Medic2RN BSN, RN, EMT-P

ER, IICU, PCU, PACU, EMS

Member

  • Content

    1,576

  • Visitors

    34,804

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    4

All Content by Medic2RN

  1. Medic2RN

    Jury Duty vs Duty to Hospital

    Medic2RN replied to transkat's topic in General Nursing

    The police officers and firefighters I know have all been summoned to jury duty and report, although they have never, ever been selected. Normally, they are summoned to court as a witness for the...
  2. Medic2RN

    Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

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

    Gosh, I really, really wish I thought about this some time back. I'll start doing it now though - thanks! I haven't had any logged complaints that I know of, but I think I'll record each work day in...
  3. Medic2RN

    Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

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

    I had a patient recently who was heavy on the call light for the non life threatening things: extra crackers, extra ice, extra blankets, extra crackers, yet more crackers.... I was able to get most of...
  4. Medic2RN

    Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

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

    Be thankful about that!! At my hospital, the customer service personnel has been known to write up nurses without allowing the nurse to defend him/herself. I don't know how this is possible, but it...
  5. Medic2RN

    SICK OF IT ALL and getting out!!!

    Medic2RN replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    Originally, I had planned on pursuing a career path with NP, but with all of the uncertainty with the DNP, I have changed my mind. Why continue in a field that has made me so miserable? Presently, I'm...
  6. Medic2RN

    SICK OF IT ALL and getting out!!!

    Medic2RN replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    It appears that "Sick of it all" minds think alike! I'm making one more 'go' at it by changing areas. I haven't been a nurse that long - only 2 years, but it has been a long and agonizing 2 years. It...
  7. Medic2RN

    They Called Out WHY??????

    Medic2RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I had a fellow firefighter call in sick to work with Bell's Palsy. He was fine the next shift. I think he browsed through the Merck Manual looking for an interesting excuse. He always came up with...
  8. Medic2RN

    Nursing Dx??

    Medic2RN replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wouldn't "Impaired Skin Integrity" work better with the patient's illness? It's been a while, but I remember staying away from any "risk for infection" dx. Don't forget to remember the old handy...
  9. Medic2RN

    College Network

    Medic2RN replied to Sadie525's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Like the posters above: study guides and textbooks. You have to know all that stuff for the NCLEX
  10. Medic2RN

    Nursing Misconceptions

    Medic2RN replied to allanina03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had an elderly male patient tell me: "You're a very smart girl! Do you want me to write you a letter of recommendation so you can be promoted to doctor?" Huh. I thought becoming a doctor was more...
  11. Medic2RN

    Do nurses get mad when..

    Medic2RN replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    Or when the bevy of family members expect me to wait on them as though they were bedfast patients, then I start having a tad of a
  12. Medic2RN

    Charting Issues that Really Bug Me!!!

    Medic2RN replied to al7139's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen this also. Maybe if the patient has phantom pain in the amputated limb, then it can actually produce a pulse too. Personally, I have never been able to locate that pedal pulse...
  13. Medic2RN

    Pet Peeve

    Medic2RN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think they're trying to say, "What are you doing in here, just sitting down! Prioritize and multitask - if you're going to pee, then you must also do something work related! Get off that toilet and...
  14. Medic2RN

    The Hospital Spa

    Medic2RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was working in the ICU the other day and was in a patient's room preparing to perform a procedure. Some family members were there visiting and were about to leave. One of the visitors said to the...
  15. Medic2RN

    Recommended Basic EKG book???

    Medic2RN replied to LadySnyper's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some good websites: http://www.skillstat.com/learn.htm http://ecg.bidmc.harvard.edu/maven/mavenmain.asp http://www.uab.edu/emig/yellow_book/yb_reading_ekg.htm...
  16. Medic2RN

    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    Medic2RN replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To the OP: Prior to taking the CPNE, I spent a lot of time making up careplans and sending them to the instructors for review. I would make up patient scenerios, design a careplan for them, then send...
  17. Medic2RN

    The nurse who wasn't. Thoughts and comments.

    Medic2RN replied to lulu123's topic in General Nursing

    Your welcome. I think I'm confused somewhat by what your trying to accomplish now. If you're more interested in the nursing, then are you trying to become a hospital emergency manager? It would make...
  18. Medic2RN

    Has Anyone Here Been On a TV Series/Show?

    Medic2RN replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on any tv shows, but I have been on the local news and in several FETN (Fire & Emergency Training Network)
  19. Medic2RN

    The nurse who wasn't. Thoughts and comments.

    Medic2RN replied to lulu123's topic in General Nursing

    You have researched this more than I have, but nurses are not considered first responders. First responders are firefighters, paramedics, police officers - those that respond first to an MCI or...
  20. Medic2RN

    What kind of questions should I ask in 1st interview?

    Medic2RN replied to jnks's topic in General Nursing

    All great questions so far. I'd also ask about their floating policy. I never knew to ask about that with my first job. It's a good thing to be aware of it beforehand rather than showing up for work...
  21. Medic2RN

    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    Medic2RN replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    Nah, no flaming - just polite conversation/ debate. I'm not into any bickering, everyone has the right his/her own
  22. Medic2RN

    Licking One's Fingers When Passing Out Papers

    Medic2RN replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My only thought when I see this is "I hope he/she washed her hands before licking them!"
  23. Medic2RN

    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    Medic2RN replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    Ah...I have a bunch to say, agree with some points, disagree with others, but that would be so far off the original topic of this thread. It's always a hot topic burning up EMS forums
  24. Medic2RN

    Do all nurses get assaulted by patients?

    Medic2RN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Does verbal assault
  25. Medic2RN

    counting the cost before committing

    Medic2RN replied to flybaby1's topic in General Nursing

    Like the others have said, you will have to work weekends whether you are on day or night shift. Holidays, both major and minor, will be a work day also. Many new grad internships in my area are...