Bikernurse

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1. Governator kicks nurses butts!!!

   Bikernurse replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   On Meet the Nation on 12/26/02, Dr. Phil said " Nurses are the backbone on the medical profession". I like that man's attitude! :)

2. Hello - What state are you from?

   Bikernurse replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

   Great State of Maine. Live 1 hour from the mountains, 1 hour from the coast, 1 hour from New Hampshire and the White Mountains, 2 hours from the Canadian Maritime provences, near the lakes..... no...

3. Hello - What state are you from?

   Bikernurse replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

   Great State of Maine. Live 1 hour from the mountains, 1 hour from the coast, 1 hour from New Hampshire and the White Mountains, 2 hours from the Canadian Maritime provences, near the lakes..... no...

4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   Bikernurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Yesterday a girl came if because the ACRYLIC nail had cracked. It was just starting to get into her real nail, no pain. Next thing you know they will be coming in for pedicures!!! :rotfl: Where I...

5. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   Bikernurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Yesterday a girl came if because the ACRYLIC nail had cracked. It was just starting to get into her real nail, no pain. Next thing you know they will be coming in for pedicures!!! :rotfl: Where I...

6. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

   Bikernurse replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I would, but then I ride myself. Yes I have crashed, caused by a trucker, and know that anyone who says it can't happen to them is dreaming. Bikers know that "There are only two types of bikers,...

7. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

   Bikernurse replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I would, but then I ride myself. Yes I have crashed, caused by a trucker, and know that anyone who says it can't happen to them is dreaming. Bikers know that "There are only two types of bikers,...

8. Stupid People Award

   Bikernurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   Elderly single male who was lonely and used a vacum cleaner on his member, turned it on and when removing it after it was swollen caused a lot of tissue damage. Why do you think it is called EUREKA...

9. Telephone Advice

   Bikernurse replied to SLPorterRN's topic in Emergency

   I love it when they describe their rash and want me to identify it and tell them the treatment. We do not give advise over the phone, but for the "my husband has crushing chest pressure/is...

10. Drug Seeker Stories

    Bikernurse replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Several years ago I had a male come in for something to calm him down as his parents had been in an mva, dad was dead and mother critical in a hospital in Pa. MD ordered inj valium, yes he did have a...

11. Relocation Info?

    Bikernurse replied to Adrianne's topic in General Nursing

    REPLY SENT VIA PRIVATE EMAIL

12. ? Relocating to the Bridgton area.

    Bikernurse replied to joules300's topic in General Nursing

    Try http://www.cmhc.org to make a connection with Bridgton Hospital. It is associated with Central Maine Medical Center, the regional trauma center. It is a beautiful area and there are advantages...

13. Relocation Info?

    Bikernurse replied to Adrianne's topic in General Nursing

    Maine is a great state to live and bring up a family. There are still the urban problems, but much less in number. If you are lookin g for Neuro than you are looking at Maine Med(Portland), Central...

14. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

    Bikernurse replied to L&D.RN's topic in Forensic

    My understanding is that unless you are "on staff" as allied medical staff the doctor still has to see the patient for the medical screening exam (mse)(EMTALA) part. What happens at our rural...

15. Anyone else here have wide feet? Need comfortable shoe recs please!

    Bikernurse replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    I have 10 1/2 wide feet, am 5'8" tall and ample size. I have had plantar fasciitis and it was recommended that I try SAS (San Antonio Shoe Co.) as as they have extra padding for the pounding we give...