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911fltrn

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  1. Looking for an Irish Nurse to chat with

    911fltrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    hello, im an american rn with 15 years critical care experience. i wish to correspond with an irish nurse about nursing and liscensure in ireland. my s/o will soon be working in ireland and...

  2. I want to vomit - 85 ?'s on NCLEX-PN

    911fltrn replied to nossawja's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got 85 also, been an RN 15 years now. I hope you passed. Welcome to the trenchs, pay attention to the older nurses, without them I would have quit the first

  3. Career Path Advice: ICU or ER to flight nursing

    911fltrn replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in General Nursing

    The short answer to your question is ICU Experience. 5 years flight experience here.

  4. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    911fltrn replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would not work. Not a single co worker in the er i work in said they would come in. I have been asking all of them the last couple of days. By the way single or family no difference. Im...

  5. Book Recommendation for old ER nurse needing refresher

    911fltrn replied to galenight's topic in Emergency

    Hi I would reccommend Emergency Medicine Manual (MA, Cline, Tintinalli, Kelen, Stapczynski) Every ER i have worked in has them. (Its a big red book) I personnally have the paperback addition. Its...

  6. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    911fltrn replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a United States Marine before becoming a

  7. Die Hard Nurse

    911fltrn replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    Well Im not a die hard, but i do like my job most days. I have taken a pay cut from 50/hr down to 48/hr. It was supposed to be a temporary thing however after 1.5yrs its permanent now. I will...

  8. Opinion about autism

    911fltrn replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I do alot of advocacy work for a beautiful little autistic girl. Just thinking of her makes my heart happy. To provide info for your discussion: RESEARCH Autistics Clinically Proven Mercury...

  9. Are you sick of nursing numbers game ?

    911fltrn replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you usually have 9 RN's and did a shift with three. Get the heck out of there. Unsafe! No job is worth losing your liscense

  10. What contribution do YOU make to nursing?

    911fltrn replied to IamRN2345's topic in General Nursing

    The reason people go to work is for money! I like to help people and I am constantly helping my friends and family. I have saved and have helped save many lives. This is a wonderful thing. I have...

  11. Have you ever been a patient?

    911fltrn replied to Bluehair's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a patient. It changed me in the way I handle pain relief. I suffered for 24hrs after surgury do to inadequate pain control. I now longer doubt peoples pain, if they say they have it...

  12. To the health care professionals working this holiday weekend...

    911fltrn replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks psych rn. I have workd 11 out of 14 christmas holidays. Currently last night of 6 12hr shifts in a row. Christmas eve was terrible at the inner city er i was in. I didnt see santa but I...

  13. Is current thinking on pain control creating drug addicts?

    911fltrn replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Now dont quote me on this but i recently did a ceu on a nursing website. It stated that less than one percent of people who use prescribed narcotics will become addicted. Also im with tweety, i would...

  14. Night time fun

    911fltrn replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I have always done nights, except for the years i was a flight nurse. 24 hr shifts in flights. I always sleep during the day time. I am never tired at work. THis is the best way to do it in my...

  15. Boosting Morale in the ER

    911fltrn replied to 1sttimetraveler's topic in Emergency

    The best charge nurse ive ever known was named sheila, she was 4ft something but had a huge heart. She ran an E.R. and did it very well. She lead by example. i.e. she never sat down, was always...

  16. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    911fltrn replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    I dream of retiring! but im 37 and poor so i will continue to be a nurse! No flames please, Nursing is a good profession i just wish i was retired. I would much rather spend my time helping my family...

  17. On call with no pay

    911fltrn replied to crystal106's topic in General Nursing

    For 5 years i did the on call thing. Heres the deal, I work for money! If your not paying me I dont do it. I have plenty to do helping my family and friends. Im not going to be at your beck and...

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

    911fltrn replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

    I had a great one about a month ago. Guy walks in shot thru both radial arteries. Hes holding his arms straight out, both pumping like gysers. Dont know why he didnt push against his chest with...

  19. Nurses vs. Paramedics

    911fltrn replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    Having done 5 years of flight nursing Im very framiliar with this situation. I had many different paramedics as partners. I enjoyed the work and the teamwork. Had many new paramedics who thought...

  20. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    911fltrn replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I received some very nice thank you letters. I received one from a family that made me cry. I received it about 3 months after the family sent it to the ceo of the hospital. My boss gave it to me...

  21. Night Shift worries!!

    911fltrn replied to Erica1019's topic in General Nursing

    I have done 10+years of nights. Its simple if you can deal with not being "a normal person" (my friends think im weird) I sleep 9am to 4 pm every day, even days off. If im really tired i may go...

  22. Restraining critical patients with heroin overdoses

    911fltrn replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    Just a suggestion, Ask your firefighters or medics to hang out for a few minutes. We are preatty quick about getting a narcan order and IV if medics have been unsuccessful. The fire guys have helpen...

  23. Do You Have Male Nurses on your Unit?

    911fltrn replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mental note to clean the nightstand! Hehe, no nightstands in E.R. I think i fit in good wherever I work. Kindness, hard work, being able and willing to help out, will make them want you to come...

  24. Male Nurses/female Patients

    911fltrn replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I pesonnally ask for a female to do my female patients caths. Im very comfortable doing them however i dont want to give anyone the opportunity to make a bogus claim against me. If im going to do a...

  25. Jury Duty during nursing school

    911fltrn replied to capribry's topic in General Nursing

    Learn what it means, and then tell them you are a fully informed juror. They will show you the door. from http://www.fija.org Don't worry! Be happy! Look at jury service as an opportunity to "do...