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  1. Med Techs work under your license?

    antidote replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all for the work of CNA's and CNA II's. If it wasn't for them, any hospital or LTC would not be able to function properly. They definetly are a big help and make things possible. However,...

  2. Asthma Attacks

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just sitting here and pondering about Asthma Attacks and what exactly you could do for that person without their inhaler! It's never really something I've thought of before, but honestly I'm not...

  3. Asthma Attacks

    antidote replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    If we needed to do all of that you're definitely right! I was just listing some steps off the top of my head that might take place. Thats a pretty interesting technique with the caffeine. I don't...

  4. This was weird....

    antidote replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to take one of those when I got my job at the hospital I work at now (if I remember correctly) and it was rather intense because they actually sat a timer down in front of you, threw the paper...

  5. Nurses not doing assessments

    antidote replied to gucci rush's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but I laughed at all of that! That is just so ridiculous! I mean like you said... how in the HECK does that happen? Did someone mistake it for a catheter or what? Whoever was responsible for...

  6. The best place

    antidote replied to tutamkamom's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would say the site I live in: Delaware. You never hear anything bad about it, no major problems (wars, attacks, etc.) and there are some great hospitals throughout the state (Kent...

  7. Rendering Aid

    antidote replied to k.lvn.mom's topic in General Nursing

    He was handed off to the EMS (which was waiting at the gate). I'd assume they were EMT-P's since they had him on a heart monitor and what

  8. Rendering Aid

    antidote replied to k.lvn.mom's topic in General Nursing

    When I first got out of nursing school and got my first job, I actually found myself in a situation where I had to decide if I should just go on and let the EMS handle it or if I should step in and...

  9. Intravenous Infusion

    antidote replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Take a look at this website - not sure if it will help much:

  10. need some nurse to nurse medical advice

    antidote replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else: get some rest! Don't work yourself better and expose your patients to your "cooties". Get plenty of rest and follow up with your MD if you start to feel worse. For some...

  11. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    antidote replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just as I suspected... Here Without You - 3 Doors

  12. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    antidote replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have several. A lot of songs actually give me adrenaline rush, and just remind me of coding (well... wanting to code someone): -- How To Save A Life - The Fray Far Away - Nickleback Better Than Me -...

  13. Should I go LVN or RN route?

    antidote replied to jlhalloween's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In simple terms, an RN gets paid much more (in about 95% of all cases) and has much more responsibility than LPN's. This is simpyl due to the detail and how far in depth the training goes (the...

  14. Switching Floors

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was talking with my manager the other day and she wants for me to try out our Imaging department for a little while (since it is very short-staffs and is actually a new addition to the hospital I'm...

  15. Switching Floors

    antidote replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way I'm staying this department even if I do like it! I've worked in the ICU almost my entire time as a nurse and don't plan on leaving it unless it's for a good reason! This switch is...

  16. Patient Care Tech vs Medical assistant

    antidote replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    If you're still looking to remain in the patient care type setting of the job, go for a PCT! In most cases, MA's are being pushed behind reception desks and performing clinical tasks such as answering...

  17. Share Your Nursing Horror Stories

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    I figured this would be an interesting topic to start - since there are a lot of different nurses here working in different departments; and I'm quite sure each and everyone of us has had a shift/time...

  18. Share Your Nursing Horror Stories

    antidote replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Thats awful Ruby! It definetly seems like you had your work cut out for you that night! I wonder if they still only have two nurses on the floor now because it definetly seems like that facility was a...

  19. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

    antidote replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

    On Greys Anatomy, they shock in asystole a lot as well - and it's funny because they just INSTANTLY shock them without any IV meds pushed or CPR - and they are revived. If the patient is in V-Fib or...

  20. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

    antidote replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

    The only medical related show I like to watch and am completely hooked to is Greys Anatomy. But, I sit there and comment on the numerous things the nurses and doctors do when they mess up on something...

  21. floating

    antidote replied to remched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say this is appropriate since this is something you're not used to, and it's been a while since you've been back. Better to be safe then sorry

  22. Restraining an intact patient

    antidote replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Pump her up with some Mephobarbital and we'll be all set for the rest of the night I've had to restrain an intact patient in the ER when I first started. She came in there all hyped up on sugar or...

  23. NOT TRYING TO START A DEBATE: but what is the differences between LVN and RN scope ?

    antidote replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    As stated above, it does vary depending on which state you live in, and what type of facility and their specific requirements and guidelines. Although the hospital I work in is primary RN's, and PCT's...

  24. Friend in Hospital

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night around 2am I awoke from a sound sleep (well, more like this morning) to hear that one of my close friends was in the hospital. After I heard I rushed directly into the hospital (in my PJ's...

  25. Friend in Hospital

    antidote replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the kind words Batman, and all the others that have commented about my friend and myself! I greatly appreciate it. I drove up there around dinner time (I think, I can't even remember now )...