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    Can a nurse be an EMT??

    GilaRRT replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    You are going to be hard pressed to find a good paying EMT job. People are lining up to volly, let alone work for money. Regarding the school question: a BSN in nursing prepares you to work in the...
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    I want to become a Nurse Practitioner, any advice?

    GilaRRT replied to joshindfw's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, they are profoundly different careers, with different education and patient care experience. If advanced nursing practice and mid level care is your forte, go the NP route; however, MD is...
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    marriage and nursing school

    GilaRRT replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    This husband/boyfriend feeling threatened phenomena is curious. Is the reverse true of male students? I find the competition between my wife and I is refreshing, challenging, and
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    marriage and nursing school

    GilaRRT replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Had no problems or difficulties. I met my wife in her last year of nursing school, a couple of years later she was watching me go through nursing school. You need good communication, mutual respect,...
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    Blind in one eye...can I still be a nurse

    GilaRRT replied to tripleagraham's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. One of my mates is a paramedic and new grad RN. He sustained an injury while doing house work while in his twenties. He is blind in one eye; however, he will be retiring from the local fire...
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    CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    GilaRRT replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Very similar exams from what I hear. The material comes from the same sources. What I have herd is, CTRN is CFRN without the
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    pursuing a DNP

    GilaRRT replied to Mzjez's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am not sure there is an 8 ball to be behind as of yet. In addition, the first time pass rates for the new DNP board exam are less than optimal IMHO. I think people need to slow down and take some...
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    pursuing a DNP

    GilaRRT replied to Mzjez's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am not entirely sure the whole MSN concept is going to disappear, however. It would seem that we would be shooting ourselves in the foot by requiring all NP's to have a DNP. Especially, since this...
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    GilaRRT replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have been watching this breaking news with much interest. Unfortunately, I can only come up with one conclusion. The zombies are coming, the zombies are coming to eat our flesh. We had best be...
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    Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    GilaRRT replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not at all, many programs only require a BSN. While I am not arguing against APN's, I really think we need to take a step back and look at this whole DNP concept. It almost seems like it is being...
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    Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    GilaRRT replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I do understand the clinical hours argument; however, not every nurse entering an APN program has years of experience under their belt. For example, a mate of mine graduated nursing school before I....
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    "Nurse" entry on Wikipedia

    GilaRRT replied to Ginger's Person's topic in General Nursing

    It's Wikipedia, need we say
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    EMT on a Resume

    GilaRRT replied to Blueorchid's topic in General Nursing

    If your state allows National Registry testing, you could sit the NREMT psychomotor and written exam. You would be able to obtain NREMT credentials without the state credential. At least you would...
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    RSI rapid sequence intubation question

    GilaRRT replied to BFE/RN's topic in Emergency

    Wow, it's thread of the living dead back to haunt us with the ER versus OR debate.
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    The Nurse

    GilaRRT replied to ellies's topic in General Nursing

    I am listening and another member gave you suggestions. However, many of the online programs require you to already have experience in a health care occupation such as RT, LVN, or paramedic. In...
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    The Nurse

    GilaRRT replied to ellies's topic in General Nursing

    You are not even fairly wrong, you are absolutely wrong. Spending a few hours on A&P in a 16 week course cannot compare to a year (8-10 credits depending on your college), you spend learning...
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    The Nurse

    GilaRRT replied to ellies's topic in General Nursing

    Test out of what exactly? You may look at CLEP as a way to receive credit for some classes. However, typical 68 W training will not provide nearly enough background to skip courses such as...
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    The Nurse

    GilaRRT replied to ellies's topic in General Nursing

    What stuff should they skip? I am a graduate of the 91B program, transitioned to the 91W, then saw the transition to 68W. However, the current health care specialist does not provide enough academic...
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    CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    GilaRRT replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I am considering the CTRN now that I may be doing some ground CCT. I am in the middle of teaching a CCT class through one of the local colleges; however, something I am thinking about
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    GilaRRT replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I love good entertainment, the AD versus BS argument is a bit boring for my taste. As an AD nurse, I actually respect my BS colleagues for having their degree. Clearly, they have put in...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    GilaRRT replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Probably a fair number of us. Sometimes the need to pay the rent and put food on the table is more important than a wonderful work experience. This is yet another cold hard fact of life. Again, not...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    GilaRRT replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Simba2241, I think we get it, having initials after your name is a deal breaker. For others, it is simply not important. I love to show my stuff off; however, I have found in the big bad world, most...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    GilaRRT replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    This is an unfortunate truth. In fact, the new badge that I received from a flight company I occasionally work at had all certifications removed with the exception of "Flight Nurse." Do not get me...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    GilaRRT replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately, that is a cold hard fact and a hard pill to swallow in many places. Personally, I do not care what you put on your badge. To the OP, I have absolutely no problem letting people know that...
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    Chest X-RAYS

    GilaRRT replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    With pneumonia, you typically have isolated areas of consolidation. The lower lobes are common areas for pneumonia. Consolidations to the upper lobes, especially the RUL should make you suspect...