EMSnut45

EMSnut45 BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. Do you donate blood?

    EMSnut45 replied to pna2388's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to, but I don't weigh

  2. 2 page resume, what to do?

    EMSnut45 replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having the same problem as the OP. I think my problem is that my listed "job duties" are too wordy. Could someone give an example of what to list for a typical RN job? I've tried to search...

  3. 911 calls and HIPPA

    EMSnut45 replied to tjccde's topic in General Nursing

    In most states, 911 calls are public records. Anyone can gain access to the recordings by submitting a written request to the local government via the "Freedom of Information Act." Identifying...

  4. New Grad in ICU?

    EMSnut45 replied to whit16's topic in MICU, SICU

    Alvindudley, I posted a Report Sheet as an attachment in a reply in this thread: RN Shift Report Sheets - New Grad. As a new grad, I found that my time management got much better once I developed a...

  5. Comfort Food After a L o n g Shift

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I find myself craving certain meals after an exceptionally long/stressful shift. None of it is ever healthy!! Tonight was one of those nights. It got me thinking... what comfort food do you crave...

  6. RN Shift Report Sheets - New Grad

    EMSnut45 replied to SICURN3's topic in MICU, SICU

    Attached is the report sheet that I created. It is for a Medical ICU, so it doesn't include drains, etc. Feel free to use it and make it your own! Report Sheet

  7. notice of trial - witness

    EMSnut45 replied to SHURN's topic in General Nursing

    Contact your Risk Management Department. They should be able to provide guidance and be the go-between between you and the prosecutors. I'm sure they'd like to know that one of their employees is...

  8. Will EMT help me get a job in ER?

    EMSnut45 replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    It may help, but to be honest, my 8 years as an EMT have not helped me get jobs. I have been able to use my time as a Officer (supervisor training, teaching, mentoring...) in the fire department to...

  9. The Great Emergency Prank War

    EMSnut45 replied to murphyle's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had a very gullable charge nurse, and a few of the techs got together to "get" her. It was right at morning change of shift, so there were many on-lookers. One of our techs takes a "urine" sample...

  10. titrating pressors

    EMSnut45 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I always titrate by mcg/min or mcg/kg/min. Some of our drips come in various concentrations depending on how fast we are using them, renal failure, etc., so I want to know exactly what the dose is....

  11. slow code?

    EMSnut45 replied to pbmnms2's topic in General Nursing

    There is no such thing as a "slow code." Slow codes will do nothing but get you into legal trouble. Full code orders mean you do everything. DNR orders mean no code. There isn't a middle ground......

  12. First complaint against me...

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our educator was a previous manager, who moved with her husband across the country, and took a staff nurse position in our unit. Shortly after, the educator position opened up, and she took it. I...

  13. RN to Paramedic Advice

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am a new grad rn (6 months in) and work in a very busy tertiary medical icu. i am also a volunteer emt-b at the local firehouse where i have been an active provider for almost 8 years. my passion is...

  14. When you arrive on an accident scene

    EMSnut45 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I have been in EMS for almost 8 years, and am now an EMS Officer. If you come upon the scene BEFORE police/fire/EMS are on location, it is ok to stop and see if anyone needs assistance. Keep in mind...

  15. My Aching Feet

    EMSnut45 replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    I have tried several brands, and like these the best. They are thick and maintain their elasticity (I've had a few pairs for several years). I'm short, so I have to fold the tops down, but they have...

  16. My Aching Feet

    EMSnut45 replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    I too used to have leg and foot pain after working several days in a row. I now use compression socks (I've found that the socks stay up better than stockings). I no longer have the pain. Several...

  17. Patient turning in SICU

    EMSnut45 replied to NurseandNursesmom's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in a MICU that just implemented a "turning team." Every nurse and tech is assigned one "turn time" during the shift. The unit is divided into two (it is a large unit), so we have two teams of...

  18. Coping with ICU Ethics

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad (6 months in) in a MICU at a large teaching hospital. I feel that I have a pretty good grasp on nursing procedures and time management, and have now run into a "brick wall" with...

  19. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

    EMSnut45 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My family is having a crisis, and it all centers around my bipolar sister. I posted a thread probably a year ago about the process of her diagnosis and the S-L-O-W treatment leading to her continued...

  20. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Well, she apparently came around the corner in the parking lot at work this evening, and plowed into the back of a parked car (seriously!? how FAST was she GOING!?). If she files an insurance claim,...

  21. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! You put into words what I couldn't. I'm going to try to talk to the social worker at work tomorrow. She probably would have some understanding of the state laws on seeking treatment for...

  22. Coping with ICU Ethics

    EMSnut45 replied to EMSnut45's topic in MICU, SICU

    Caroline-- Thanks for the book suggestion! I'll see if I can put my hands on a copy. Jan-- Those articles were great! I had heard that 60 minutes did a series, but didn't watch them. I'm looking...

  23. Nurses who also work as Paramedics??

    EMSnut45 replied to redheadludi's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the hospitals around where I live have "Psych ED's." This might be the perfect combo for you! They are often small units off of the ER where the emergency petitions, OD's, ETOH-ers,...

  24. Pregnant in the ICU

    EMSnut45 replied to misslolalady's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget about CMV+ patients. Pregnant nurses should not care for them. Congrats, good luck, and keep us posted!!!!

  25. Anyone from Mid-Atlantic states interested in sharing their snow storm stories?

    EMSnut45 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    28" here, and my car is burried somewhere in it. Snow drifts are up to my waist. I live on a snow emergency route, but haven't seen any traffic or plows all day. I called the unit, as I am...