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  1. Medic2RN

    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

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

    Yes, but I think that is due largely to the fact that EMS is still relatively new when compared to nursing. I think that in time, the salaries in EMS will increase. They are experiencing the same...
  2. Medic2RN

    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    Medic2RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    He he, I've had that experience also. I never could get it to react!! Have you ever seen a pedal pulse charted on a
  3. Medic2RN

    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    Medic2RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I really didn't have anything to add to this post until yesterday.... To my co-worker: Sweetie, yes, I know...we're all behind on our charting. When I have to politely ask 4 people to help...
  4. Medic2RN

    Current Nursing Situation

    Medic2RN replied to 2bNurseLaEnfermera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is very true and very unfortunate! It's frustrating to see the potential nursing has to offer; however, in my experience, the conditions have been deplorable. I guess it's only a matter of...
  5. Medic2RN

    Excelsior's Microbiology exam

    Medic2RN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used the textbook only. The guideline/syllabus followed the book chapters exactly. I made notecards as I read through it and studied from them. I got an A and considered the test the most direct out...
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    Tired of people commenting on my salary

    Medic2RN replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had too many comments like this, but the couple I have experienced..... I looked at them with an 'i dunno' look and said, "I don't know how much nurses make, I do this for free." They...
  7. Medic2RN

    What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    Medic2RN replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    I've seen plenty working as a paramedic. One poor guy somehow got caught up in an aircraft tug wheel well and was unable to break free. It slowly rolled forward while he was wrapped around the wheel,...
  8. Medic2RN

    ETOH Safety

    Medic2RN replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    You took the thoughts right out of my
  9. Medic2RN

    Who's The Boss, Nursing or Management???

    Medic2RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the exact same thoughts
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    Who's The Boss, Nursing or Management???

    Medic2RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Weren't you a stinker in another post recently?? You stinkers sure do get
  11. Medic2RN

    My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    Medic2RN replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Would you like my post even more if I told you that when I have to use the restroom, I go and use the restroom! If I'm in the middle of a RAT response or a code, well, I'll wait, but otherwise...
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    My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    Medic2RN replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I always take my lunch break. I will not work 12+ hours without eating or taking a little time to re energize. I also would never donate my lunch 1/2 hour to the hospital. I'm a nurse, not a volunteer...
  13. Medic2RN

    Who's The Boss, Nursing or Management???

    Medic2RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Also from ends we didn't even know existed!! I like your therapeutic door
  14. Medic2RN

    Recommend EKG books?`

    Medic2RN replied to neygray's topic in Cardiac

    Here are some websites: http://www.skillstat.com/learn.htm http://www.uab.edu/emig/yellow_book/yb_reading_ekg.htm http://www.anaesthetist.com/icu/organs/heart/ecg/Findex.htm...
  15. Medic2RN

    Define Nursing in 3 words

    Medic2RN replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhh......
  16. Medic2RN

    Define Nursing in 3 words

    Medic2RN replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Tattletale!!!
  17. Medic2RN

    Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    Medic2RN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    what is with those beds? the poor man i had asked me at the beginning of my am shift, "ma'am, where is this flight going to land? this is the longest flight i have ever
  18. Medic2RN

    Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    Medic2RN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, he liked to do all the scratching. The nurses always warned the nice doctors to not shake his
  19. Medic2RN

    So lets say....(Paramedic EC questions)

    Medic2RN replied to rescuegroomer's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to agree with chip193. The Excelsior program is based upon the clinical experience and knowledge you already have as a paramedic, LPN/LVN. You might be doing a disservice to yourself by only...
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    Question... and please don't fight!

    Medic2RN replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    Jeez, tell that to the docs who see the patients in my unit. You would think that they believe an arrest would ensue after cracking a smile. (Except for 2 docs, they display an array of facial...
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    Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    Medic2RN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm quoting the patient now: "Hey nurse, git in here and lift my balls up!!! I need to scratch!!" I promptly responded, "YES SIR, I have the
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    Nurses' Week 2008

    Medic2RN replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you and to you
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    Nurses' Week 2008

    Medic2RN replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    I actually sprayed the water I was drinking all over the place when I read this!! How absolutely funny and sadly
  24. Medic2RN

    Question... and please don't fight!

    Medic2RN replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    I was at the nurse's station not too long ago and one of the nurses cracked a joke. The neurologist nearby was deadpan. She asked the doctor if he had a sense of humor. He replied that he had an...
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    Peeves at work

    Medic2RN replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    ~ Medcarts that I have to restock at the beginning of my shift, then restock at the end. The next day, they're completely empty again. ~ Receiving report and discovering that all patients except 1...