Medic15251

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  1. Passed NC1 Today

    Medic15251 replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good

  2. Is a backboard for transport only, or immobilization while in the ER?

    Medic15251 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    Wrong again. The pt consented to being placed on a lbb by ems. Again, I would explain the potential repercussions of them being taken off the lbb and if they persisted with wanting off I would take...

  3. Is a backboard for transport only, or immobilization while in the ER?

    Medic15251 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    Not at all. It's hardly a & b. If a pt was adamant about getting of the board I would explain the possible consequences then let them off if they persisted. Many times yes. If I was the pt,...

  4. Is a backboard for transport only, or immobilization while in the ER?

    Medic15251 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    It restricts the patients movement. I don't know what world you live in, but the reality is many patients are disoriented due to head wounds or being drunk. Try telling a drunk guy who was just in...

  5. Is a backboard for transport only, or immobilization while in the ER?

    Medic15251 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    Tell that to the lawyer and watch him eat you alive! This is not logical. First, many services don't have this equipment due to cost. Second, they take longer to apply. As a trauma nurse you...

  6. Is a backboard for transport only, or immobilization while in the ER?

    Medic15251 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    I disagree. It is the standard of care to back board any mvc patient that is being transported unless they make an informed decision to not be back boarded. We don't have xray vision. I would much...

  7. GN offer before I graduate!

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have an interview at a nice facility for a GN position in the ED. The thing is I am not a GN yet. I am just waiting for a CPNE date. They are aware and are basically letting me be a...

  8. GN offer before I graduate!

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Columbia That would be

  9. Would folks in RN-BSN programs care to share their costs?

    Medic15251 replied to justme1972's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The bomb bomb

  10. GN offer before I graduate!

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you. I applied at the npac because that's what I was hearing too. This job is in MO. I don't think this hospital routinely staffs medics in their ED, but there are several in this state...

  11. Getting your own health insurance

    Medic15251 replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    If you are relatively healthy, you could look into a high deductible plan with a health savings account. Since you take on much of the risk the monthly premium is very low. The amount you put into...

  12. Why is this so HARD?

    Medic15251 replied to NurseDianne's topic in Travel

    I would tell the current companies you are working with that you need an interview today or you are going with someone else. There is nothing wrong with that as long as you do it in a respectful...

  13. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    Medic15251 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree. I have a unique perspective as I am a medic nearing completion of the ASN with excelsior. My wife is an RN that went to a traditional school. She started two IV's in nursing school. I...

  14. Traveling Too Soon?

    Medic15251 replied to MSUnurse's topic in Travel

    I would stick it out 4 more months in ms. You could probably find some psych jobs with your experience, but they might be somewhat limited. Once you have a year in each specialty you could probably...

  15. It shut off at 75! :)

    Medic15251 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sure you did great.

  16. St Elias in Anchorage

    Medic15251 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have any information on this facility? I understand that it is brand new. My recruiter told me it was a long term care facility, but there is very limited information on the internet....

  17. Question about paramedic to RN...Missouri here

    Medic15251 replied to medic074's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a paramedic and from missouri. I am finishing up my degree with excelsior. The general ed requirements took me a while. I was working full time when I did most of them. The nursing classes...

  18. Question for veterans of travel nursing- Specialty

    Medic15251 replied to fins 2 left's topic in Travel

    I would call some travel companies and ask them directly. I think the better paying, in demand travel jobs are er and icu. If you get really specialized like cvicu or a dialysis nurse there may be...

  19. Strike Nursing

    Medic15251 replied to TravelingBSNRN's topic in Travel

    I don't know about that. If it's a medium to large size facility it might be a challenge to transfer all of their patients. Also, some hospitals are in relatively remote locations. You might be...

  20. Health Insurance Between Assignments

    Medic15251 replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Travel

    I would just keep your own health insurance if you want to take off several weeks between assignments or if you switch companies frequently. The travel company should increase your hourly rate...

  21. General ED CLEPS

    Medic15251 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did my humanities with a clep test. I used a dlsi study guide and rented some dvd's from blockbuster online called standard deviants that covered the shakespeare part really

  22. Life after Excelsior

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am one nursing class away from being done with my excelsior associates degree (minus the FCAA and CPNE). I am starting to think about the future and have looked into some rn to bsn programs with...

  23. Life after Excelsior

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. I am going to check them out, but ouch, they charge 546 per credit

  24. Life after Excelsior

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just called and they said they will only accept 15 credit hours that were done credit by

  25. Life after Excelsior

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    May I ask what universities you spoke to and if you did traditional or distance learning? I hear you. I'm just trying to plan some things out. It is just my