nghtfltguy BSN, RN

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    State~!

    nghtfltguy posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    i was just wondering about state inspections.... i went through one recently and it sucked!!... well.. we did fine and i was even offered a job by them... which was flattering.. but i was new there...
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    Questions about travel nursing

    nghtfltguy replied to kc87t's topic in Travel

    DONT GO TO VEGAS!! thats my advice.. worst travel place to go...!!... the hospitals suck there! not all of them.. just most of them!! either way...DON'T GO TO VEGAS AS A TRAVEL NURSE!!!... im just...
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    code on a baby

    nghtfltguy replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    sorry you had such a bad experience.. and it is a very normal thing to be emotional over something like that.. it is part of the job.. are we ever really *prepared*??... good luck to your sister in...
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    Large bore IV

    nghtfltguy replied to remf3's topic in Emergency

    you can do just fine with an 18 gauge.. or even a 20.. i only put a 16 gauge or below in people that need it/deserve it.. OD's /Major trauma... you can bolus a lot of fluids though an 18... if they...
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    will ACLS/PALS boost resume of new grad

    nghtfltguy replied to djmsailor's topic in Emergency

    i agree with everyone that says it will help you... the more certs you have the better off you are and the better it looks on your resume~~ if you are willing to do the course work and get the certs.....
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    Discharging intoxicated patients

    nghtfltguy replied to Freedom42's topic in Emergency

    it all depends on why they are in your ER to begin with... everyone has different levels that their BAC could be.. you could get a chronic alcoholic that is "functional" at .30 its up to your...
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    Core schedules...what's your opinion

    nghtfltguy replied to 4boysandagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. You get your schedule changed all the time?... I know you stated that you work in a small hospital, and I have no idea what department you work in but you might suggest to whoever does your...
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    CEN, ENA, TNCC

    nghtfltguy replied to yankee nurse09's topic in Emergency

    TNCC is easy as has been previously stated. Getting your CEN on the other hand is no joke.. study.. study..study.. learn everything you can about cardiac stuff.. know your EKG stuff inside and out....
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    I just need some moral support...

    nghtfltguy replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    wow ... i AM out of the loop... i wish you the best of luck.. if you wanna move to the midwest. i can give you a
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    Struggling To Decide on MD or FNP

    nghtfltguy replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    well... ironically.. a very good FNP friend of mine has informed me that the FNP is going to be grandfathered into a PhD program. which entails 4 years post BSN. This means it is no longer going to be...
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    No cellphone policy at work? What about PDAs?

    nghtfltguy replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    i honestly don't know how i ever lived w/out my iphone! my workplace has a no cell phone policy as well but no one seems to care that 75% of us ER nurses use their iphones all the time for *medical...
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    I just need some moral support...

    nghtfltguy replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    just as everyone else said.. don't give up!!! where do you live?.. it is SO easy to find an RN job in this part of the country.. my ER is staffed by like half agency nurses.. i have not heard of it...
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    Paramedics as primary care givers in ED

    nghtfltguy replied to ntg's topic in Emergency

    a side note on that.... we only have 2 paramedics that work in the ER full time .. they are lucky that they don't have to triage!!!.. and i would trust both of them with my
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    Paramedics as primary care givers in ED

    nghtfltguy replied to ntg's topic in Emergency

    in the hospital i work at paramedics can provide total care of patients in the ER... everything from a heparin drip to giving adenosine........ the only thing they can't do in the er...is...
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    Passed the CEN exam today!

    nghtfltguy replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    once again lisa~~~...CONGRATS !! i knew you could do it fast.... i was a medic before i was a nurse too........ that helps... much pride for you
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    Codes-ACLS drugs-reasons for the code

    nghtfltguy replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    i was not there during that code.... you have to do what you think is right.... and as many others have said... it is your license on the line....i run codes a lot.... but that is just cause i have...
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    Ignorant Stupid Patients

    nghtfltguy replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i read your post.. don't have time to read all the respnoses!!!.... looks like quite a few pages... i agree w/ you!!!!... some pt's are just plain
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    CNA

    nghtfltguy replied to Yurushi's topic in General Nursing

    it is really not a good paying job..... as the others have told you.. it can make you a better person though... i did it when i was in high school.... im still in the medical field and a very...
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    IV Infusion Nurses

    nghtfltguy replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    what exactly do you mean by iv infusion?? im confused... that is a job?? and if so...where in the hell do you work??? i want that job!!!!... I INFUSE IV DRUGS ALL DAY LONG....... its not a job title.....
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    Gossip, gossip, gossip

    nghtfltguy replied to helpalready's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i mean that whole heartedly....becuse icu nurses HATE
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    Gossip, gossip, gossip

    nghtfltguy replied to helpalready's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i don't know the whole situation.. but here is my advice.... you got a better job.. they are jealous.... they started telling lies about you do this..... just take your job in the icu... you will make...
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    I cant start IV's!

    nghtfltguy replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    dont go into a room with the attitude that you can't start a line.... go in there with the attitude that you invented it!!!....you will be
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    I cant start IV's!

    nghtfltguy replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    damn icu nurses!!! j/k you CAN start iv's...... your just out of practice i would bet money that you just get too nervous...... calm down... relax.. i know you can start iv's...... and you know you...
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    best CEN review

    nghtfltguy replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    my advice is use whatever you like..... and dont worry just use your common knowledge and focus.... im on the
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    Will you work during a Pandemic?

    nghtfltguy replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    would i work during a pandemic? you bet your ass i would!!! it is my job.... my advice....if there were a real pandemic. or epidemic....and you would not work it... then get another job!!!! you don't...