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    Flight Nursing

    GilaRRT replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not look at some of the threads dedicated to answering your question in this
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    Flight Nursing

    GilaRRT replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the configuration. In some cases the PIC cannot see well in specific directions. For example, I fly in an AS350 B2 & B3. The tail rotor is located on the right of the tail boom and is...
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    Flight Nursing

    GilaRRT replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the United States, the typical crew consists of a paramedic and a registered nurse. Respiratory therapists are associated with special care transport teams as well as neonatal nurse practitioners...
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    RN Nurse VS Pharmacist

    GilaRRT replied to thongvo89's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you do not know what to do? If you are not keen about taking allot of chemistry, math, and biology, pharmacist will not be a possibility. Additionally, you will most likely need a doctor...
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    Enjoyable Depression

    GilaRRT replied to markuskristian's topic in General Nursing

    I have herd of Flo bipolar theories; however, it is pretty hard to make any conclusions. I think she most likely had to deal with PTSD as her experiences of the Crimean war were horrific. Regarding...
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    Need to take A & P!! Online accredited classes anyone!!

    GilaRRT replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about your plan. If you had problems passing in a structured setting, you may have a significantly more difficult time passing an online course that lacks true structure. Good
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    calcium level in pancreatitis

    GilaRRT replied to studentmurse's topic in General Nursing

    Calcium metabolism is altered with pancreatitis. In fact, hypocalcemia is a poor prognostic sign versus hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia with pancreatitis should indicate an unusual cause. Google Ransons...
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    Obese Women and Anesthesia..

    GilaRRT replied to RescueGrrl211's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You walk a thin line. Per the TOS, we are not here to give you advice about your friend. With that, an anesthesia provider who is fearful of morbidly obese patients is a good provider IMHO. These...
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    Lidocaine expiration?

    GilaRRT replied to lizzyn1969's topic in General Nursing

    Unless your facility has a policy of less than 28
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    RN license Qs???

    GilaRRT replied to arcoiris's topic in General Nursing

    It's as simple as getting a license in another state. The BON will have the process on their website. You typically fill out some paper work, get fingerprinted for a background check, then mail all of...
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    Lidocaine topicalization?

    GilaRRT replied to Californiadreamer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The reason for giving topical xylocaine is not about ICP, it is to prevent post operative coughing and other potential complications associated with intubation such as laryngeospasm. Generally, you...
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    "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    GilaRRT replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    You may talk about it since it appears to be a NANDA ND. I do not expect you will actually assess and use this ND however. You may want to get out before your program begins. A few words of wisdom...
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    "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    GilaRRT replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    That is not the point of this thread. Ok guys, this has nothing to do with getting in the way of peoples cultural or religious beliefs. However, if we as nurses expect to be taken seriously, our...
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    "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    GilaRRT replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    No offense with my PA remark; however, calling professions by their proper name is a pet peeve of mine. I do not like it when people say false things about my profession, therefore I feel nurses...
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    "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    GilaRRT replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    Except its generally a bit more complicated than simply deciding to change you major and having your academic advisor add you into the next PA class. By the way, it's "Physician Assistant," not...
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    "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    GilaRRT replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    Ladies and gentlemen, get your flame throwers out. Much of this nursing process stuff is utterly bazaar IMHO. You are correct that nurse talk or Nursikaans (Humor for any South Africans on this...
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    100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    GilaRRT replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Problem being, your stance is still a bit vague. Again, what do you consider an "abortion?" Would you be involved in a ruptured ectopic case for example? However, at the end of the day it is...
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    100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    GilaRRT replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been following this thread? In addition, what do you consider an "abortion?" For example, a ruptured ectopic does require removal of a dead fetus among other things. (Yes, I say fetus...
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    Does your facility put your credentials after your name on your badge?

    GilaRRT replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    Dude, you have some serious certification envy. Yes, it is good to encourage certification; however, certification is only one small part of being a good nurse. Certification does not make the nurse....
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    I Wish I was a Real Nurse not a LPN

    GilaRRT replied to Nure Emi's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think it is a matter of "not being a real nurse." Now that you are in a different environment, you see some of the pitfalls and limitations of your license. Unfortunately, RN's and nearly...
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    Does your facility put your credentials after your name on your badge?

    GilaRRT replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    Not true at all. Some of us simply do not care one way or the other. We are obviously proud of our accomplishment; however, we do not see the need to put all the initials on our name badge as a deal...
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    Does your facility put your credentials after your name on your badge?

    GilaRRT replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    My employer did this at one time as many of us had CEN, CCEMTP, and CFRN. Now, just our Primary title. I am all for people wearing titles, smoke em if you got em. However it's not a deal maker or...
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    New Grads and Clinical Hours

    GilaRRT replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Two year program with one year of pre-requisite courses. AAS community college based program. Completed about 900 hours not including pre-clinical work, on call time, or community service. Quality...
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    some cardiology questions

    GilaRRT replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Venous effects predominate with GTN. Yes, arterial dilation including coronary arterial involvement occurs; however, venous dilation is a major factor in the clinical pharmacology of GTN. Reducing...
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    100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    GilaRRT replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    In spite of being pro life, I think it would be reasonable to intervene in the setting of a life threatening situation. Unfortunately, I see it to be much like self defense. You can be against...