peddler

peddler has 7 years experience and specializes in ICU,ER,OR.

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1. Scrub vending machines

   peddler replied to TracyB,RN's topic in Operating Room

   I liked it. It allowed for 3 at a time where i was. It certainly prevent people from hording scrubs the day they are restocked. Our cart goes empty quick. In a training facility, every resident in every program feels he can walk into the OR and w...

2. vinager acidosis

   peddler replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

   Metabolic, respiratory, correcting, corrected, uncorrected, and besides daily acetic acid intake (how many decades had that been going on) what was her sig PMH? All acidosis' aren't the same...in my book anyway...but again...i'm just a nurse. No mat...

3. Longest at one base

   peddler replied to NursePamela's topic in Government

   I hate to split hairs, but "Officers" applies to alot of folks. USAF Nurse Corps Officers have a very specific timetable as laid out by our governing agency, AFPC. They determined last year that we will move after 4 years, but no later than 5 years...

4. AF Nursing Opinions

   peddler replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in Government

   I did get my first choice when i came in. I paid my own way for everything and was an experienced ICU nurse when i offered my services to the USAF. However, my first choice was really dumb luck. I go the call from the recruiter saying that the USAF w...

5. Air Force or Navy??

   peddler replied to doo730's topic in Government

   Completely different missions comes to mind when comparing the Navy and the Air Force. I don't know where Navy nurses deploy to, but imagine it's on a big ship with air conditioning, and all of the amenities of home. I do know where the Air Force dep...

6. AF Nursing Opinions

   peddler replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in Government

   I've never heard a bad word spoken about Alaska. Everyone i've known has enjoyed being stationed there and would go back if given the option. The problem with the USAF is that going overseas is actually difficult sometimes. Too many people and not...

7. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   peddler replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   sirI, I thought it might be cumbersome to read intially, but opted to let go "as is". I edited it to show the opposing rationales as natural. Thanks.

8. How about a clinical pearl thread?

   peddler replied to nursetim's topic in NP

   Trust every parent's historical information as gospel when they describe an Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) and use that as a working Dx until 24 hour obs on a monitor and pulse ox says they are safe. Never, never, never dismiss these as mater...

9. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   peddler replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   I have a couple thoughts on the original topic...NP with little or no RN experience. On one hand: It requires zero experience to go to Med School. It requires zero experience to go to PA School. Why should it require experience to go to NP school? ...

10. Would you do it again?

    peddler posted a topic in NP

    To the NPs; would you become a NP again given the same opportunity to do anything else and if so, why? I currently work in the OR and ask all of the CRNAs i meet the same question. I'd like the same feedback from NPs and would them ask in person, but...

11. Are Techs And RN's equal in managements eyes?

    peddler replied to Indigomune's topic in Operating Room

    To comment on the original question; " Are Techs And RN's equal in managements eyes? " The answer is a simple "No" It doesn't demean anyone's ability, dedication, or worthiness...but simply stated, the RN is required by law. State Nurse Practice Act...

12. latex allergy info question & question on shellfish allergy

    peddler replied to nursebetti2001's topic in Operating Room

    SO my kid eats pasta sauce one night made with shrimp, but removed because he thought the shrimp were nasty and didn’t want to try one. Enter deviated uvula, angioedema, difficulty swallowing, cough……..and all be happy that dad is a smart ER nurse at...

13. Malignant Hyperthermia

    peddler replied to ICRN2008's topic in CRNA

    HR and RR would have been better vitals to closely monitor as temp is usually a late sign. The family Hx of MH triggered many red flags in the OR and i bet the depolerizing agents that cause MH were nowhere near the room.

14. MD degrading RN

    peddler replied to Ann-RN's topic in Operating Room

    Everyone can tell anyone "You don't get to speak to me like that". Folks certainly don't have to say please and thank you and may I have another. But they certainly never get to speak down to you. Tell 'em and they'll either straighten up and NOT ...

15. career growth in the OR

    peddler replied to kalayaan's topic in Operating Room

    I've only been in the OR for 8 months, but I too am looking forward to moving on. The two years I spent in ICU and the two years I spent in the ER really made me engage my brain and my type-A take-charge tell everyone what to do personality is more ...