Wile E Coyote ASN, RN

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    What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    Wile E Coyote replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It seems that there have been no viable alternative terms brought forth due to the overwhelming consensus that none is needed. I'm fine with being referred to as nurse, it'll be up to you to reconcile...
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    Compensation for ACLS or BSN

    Wile E Coyote replied to MvbRn's topic in General Nursing

    acls is required and we are paid normal wages while in renewal class with no extra compensation. For bsn, it's 3% above our base hourly
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    Nurses responsibility

    Wile E Coyote replied to trinay30's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, this strongly points to hypercapnia and perhaps the kidneys' acutely impaired ability to buffer with enough bicarb. The morphine, the IV contrast from the heart caths along with any other...
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    Clinical Rotations

    Wile E Coyote replied to Nanz_B's topic in General Nursing

    In my critical care environment, bsn capstone students rotate through in 2 or 3 week blocks, individually paired with a staff RN who precepts them. The instructor is not on site. A local adn program...
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    A male perspective

    Wile E Coyote replied to 4263people's topic in Men in Nursing

    ^^^Your employer is able to pay you lower because of it's reputation and what that means to job seekers, along with the lower pay of the general geographic area. The top paying area according to the...
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    4 Mo. In, Want Out

    Wile E Coyote replied to starry01's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In the event you aren't aware, there's a whole All Nurses section dedicated to first-year-out-of-the-gate folks such as yourself>First Year After Nursing Licensure Perhaps something there will...
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    Sanity Check Needed for Degree Plan

    Wile E Coyote replied to biochemist's topic in Nursing Career

    A quick search lead me to here> Welcome to AHNA: FAQs Perhaps you could find a "home" under the holistic umbrella? At a quick glance, these folks seem to have broken some ground. I wasn't aware of...
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    Sanity Check Needed for Degree Plan

    Wile E Coyote replied to biochemist's topic in Nursing Career

    Expand more on what "nutritional healing" would entail. Consider the scope of practice of NP's in your desired state/area, the economic viability of your business (assuming you plan private practice)...
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    Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    Wile E Coyote replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I'm assuming care of a patient, then damn skippy they are MY patient... Many things we are so certain of as a student have a funny way of changing once we leave the nest and we get some air under...
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    Goodbye...

    Wile E Coyote replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Last nail in the coffin right here: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/some-us-trying-950586-page6.html Enjoy your break, amigo. No need to let unnecessary negativity cramp your style, lord...
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    RN Tuition reimbursement

    Wile E Coyote replied to msweezer's topic in Western Governors University

    As already noted, you would have access to your unofficial transcript at any time. Additionally, at the end of each term, they snail mail and e mail a "grade mailer" that also lists completed courses....
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    Your PROPOFOL stories wanted

    Wile E Coyote replied to RNNCcicu98's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The tip I have after using it exclusively at a prior icu/cvicu was to always keep an idea of when it's about to run out. If that's the only sedation on board, attend to that beeping pump quickly! That...
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    Tell me about your first pt to code...

    Wile E Coyote replied to MrsICURN14's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yep, the flattened a-line (of course you must determine if you can reasonably believe it's truly flat) would be a huge clue. The spo2 pleth and cvp waveforms would also help paint the picture, as long...
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    Troops to Fight Ebola

    Wile E Coyote replied to sbush86's topic in Government, Military

    As already noted by a PP, our military has been sent on humanitarian missions for generations, so nothing new in that regard. Build a medical prosthetics lab in Oman? Check. Cholera epidemic in...
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    How old is too old?

    Wile E Coyote replied to Kerrimundhenke's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    While you'd be in your 50's once school and the requisite hospital experience is fulfilled, I'm thinking the experience you'd bring with you from law enforcement would likely carry decent weight....
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    When being a patient...

    Wile E Coyote replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was recently floated to work in ED due to a seriously high patient backlog. I was assisting the physician with reducing a displaced fracture on an out-of-town visitor who was injured touring my...
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    What's the Best IV Size and Site?

    Wile E Coyote replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Well duh, their RBC's are smaller, 'cause they're babies. Geez, I thought you was smarter than that.
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    When being a patient...

    Wile E Coyote replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was outed by my flight nurse buddy when he came in to see me in my trauma icu bed...in his flight
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    Will EMT-B help get me into Critical Care

    Wile E Coyote replied to mrrabbit's topic in Critical Care

    I'm in agreement with the above posters. I don't feel EMT B will help in your particular career goal. I don't have OR/PACU experience, but wonder if there are opportunities there (transporting pts,...
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    Mental health

    Wile E Coyote replied to Ackeem's topic in Health, Stress Management

    1st off, Kudos for the way you handled this "teachable moment"! Now, it may seem like we more vintage souls are humorless and stuffy. While you will encounter those types in your life, it's much more...
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    Should I make the move? Am I ready?

    Wile E Coyote replied to ataymil8's topic in Critical Care

    Congrats! Check to see if you're facility has ECCO available to them (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation) for one. It's not a book, but an entire course. Do you know what kind pf pts are...
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    Being a nurse in the army

    Wile E Coyote replied to matt_r9's topic in Men in Nursing

    Another prior service (active Army) chiming in. My time playing Army was not medically related, however got to experience their operation from the other side of the bed for an extended period. Over...
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    still unemployed

    Wile E Coyote replied to wcasey's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought borrowed from the ladies and/or the corporate world, albiet a shallow one: On those rare occasions you've been given an interview, think about what your appearance was telling the...
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    still unemployed

    Wile E Coyote replied to wcasey's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, as already noted, it's likely due of having readily available newbies and their concomitant lower expected salaries along with you perceived lack of recent experience. You're experience is likely...
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    Nursing School Oopsies

    Wile E Coyote replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    I was a student watching a breast resection or at the very least a biopsy under general anesthesia in the OR. I was dutifully standing over the pt and had a clear view of the monitor. Within minutes...