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    ACLS question

    GilaRRT replied to dyaryan's topic in General Nursing

    Also know, ACLS is NOT a certification. AHA does not certify you. No where on the provider card does AHA say you are certified to perform
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    Tell me if this is the norm in your er!

    GilaRRT replied to missnurse01's topic in Emergency

    Medics do not typically suture in combat. The priorities of care in a combat situation revolve around achieving tactical superiority, extricating the patient from the environment, and hemorrhage...
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    MAC Anesthesia?

    GilaRRT replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    In simple terms, MAC occupies the grey area between moderate sedation/conscious sedation and general anesthesia. Think of a continuum of least invasive/potentially dangerous to most. On one side,...
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    ACLS question

    GilaRRT replied to dyaryan's topic in General Nursing

    As stated earlier, much will depend on facility policy and procedure. Some facilities may have protocols or standing orders in place to cover specific interventions in cases of emergencies. Actually,...
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    Pain in childbirth 'a good thing'

    GilaRRT replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would like to see the evidence. If epidurals do in fact increase morbidity and mortality, then perhaps reconsidering the proliferation of epidural interventions is
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    Pain in childbirth 'a good thing'

    GilaRRT replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What I see is allot of opinion and anecdotal evidence. Looking beyond the feelings and anecdotes, what does the evidence show? Is there a significant impact on morbidity and mortality with epidural...
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    Med Errors- would you report one?

    GilaRRT replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Reported myself about a year and a half ago. Reported a LPN a few years ago. This is a serious concept that should be addressed. Anybody who has been in nursing more than a few years who has not...
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    potassium level

    GilaRRT replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not say any potassium level over 5 will cause cardiac arrest. 5.5 - 6 is considered mild hyperkalemia 6-7 is considered mild hyperkalemia 7+ is considered severe hyperkalemia Do not think I...
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    how many would not continue on to nursing school if..

    GilaRRT replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Worked as an EMT and CNA for a couple of years before going to nursing school. I knew what I was getting into. However, I have yet to work a day outside of transport, ER, or ICU. If you can find...
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    Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    GilaRRT replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Opinion on a public forum such as SDN or even this website must be taken rather critically. You have allot of whining, complaining, and venting on both sides; therefore, be critical of what is said....
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    Is the job market better for paramedics then for nurses?

    GilaRRT replied to DanainOrlando's topic in Nursing Career

    The market is rather poor for paramedics. Low pay, long hours, and poor environmental conditions are all negative aspects to
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    Tell me if this is the norm in your er!

    GilaRRT replied to missnurse01's topic in Emergency

    I think you are missing the point. "Field medic" is not really the role of a nurse. Hence, the fact that nurses spend a significant portion of their education learning to work in "backbone" areas of...
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    Correct pronuncation of Muscle and Bones

    GilaRRT replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    The likely answer is, both instructors are correct. You will find pronunciation is a subjective topic. Your instructors may be pronouncing properly based on their experience and education. Words...
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    Everest Nursing school issues

    GilaRRT replied to Motoxer28's topic in Florida Nursing

    Link to original article: http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/article1015632.ece So, it only takes 120 hours of clinical experience to become a RN these days? Good luck to patients in
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    Do nurses have an advantage in becoming a doctor?

    GilaRRT replied to jesse_james's topic in General Nursing

    That was my
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    Do nurses have an advantage in becoming a doctor?

    GilaRRT replied to jesse_james's topic in General Nursing

    Ok then. How exactly does nursing experience help one get into medical
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    Do nurses have an advantage in becoming a doctor?

    GilaRRT replied to jesse_james's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the person. A registered nurse may have a few of the pre-med courses such as biology and calculus. However, many of the "hard" science courses are not included in the typical nursing...
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    Do you ever feel guilty about....

    GilaRRT replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    No guilt here. If I feel any guilt about my sloth like tendencies on a day off, I can always play
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    Completely online ASN degree that I found.

    GilaRRT replied to CRTtoRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is an absolute scam guys. Anytime you look at something that advertises the path of least resistance, you should run the other way. Even if this was not a scam, such a program could not...
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    Nurse or Doctor *Please Help*

    GilaRRT replied to chrisciwi's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to go to medical school, why even go through nursing school? We do not need tourists and the slot you have taken could potentially be filled by somebody who wants to stay in the...
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    Nurse or Doctor *Please Help*

    GilaRRT replied to chrisciwi's topic in General Nursing

    CRNA is nursing, therefore there is no gap. You will need at least two additional years of additional education beyond a BSN to obtain CRNA credentials. Not including any required clinical...
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    Nurse or Doctor *Please Help*

    GilaRRT replied to chrisciwi's topic in General Nursing

    You may need to do a little more research. There are many open nursing positions; however, many require relocation and working in less than ideal environments. In reality the Doctor/RN debate is...
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    respiratory therapist versus licensed practical nurses (LPN)

    GilaRRT replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Career

    Choice is up to you. You are correct about the intense nature of RT school. The one in my area has an intense clinical experience. The program is a two year program; however, I mean two years. No...
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    jobless: new honest advice

    GilaRRT replied to Big Smurf2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry about your situation; however, I am having a hard time understanding your question. Your post is one big blob of phrases, and many of your abbreviations for words add to the general confusion....
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    Being a Caregiver considered to be Healthcare profession?

    GilaRRT replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the church, medicine, and law were the original three recognized professions by many accounts. To say something is or is not a profession, we need to identify the characteristics of a...