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    AAA rupture

    GilaRRT replied to DMBFAN4EVR's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if they live long enough to care about their WBC, then you could expect it to elevate. I think you could do a little research to find out
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    RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    GilaRRT replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    What do you mean by advanced placement? Trust me, give your self some time to transition into the role of RN before taking on a big task like paramedic school. Your LPN experience will help;...
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    Patient with high tissue oxygenation but low lung function

    GilaRRT replied to Texan123's topic in General Nursing

    As stated pulse oximetry without supporting evidence is a poor indicator of tissue oxygenation. Pulse oximetry is a way of saying, "something is attached to hemoglobin." That something need not be...
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    Nurse Practioner vs Doctors

    GilaRRT replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it has. NP's are mid level providers. They fill a vital role; however, a NP is not a physician. If you want to be a doctor, go to medical school. If you want to apply nursing practice at an...
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    Nurse Practioner vs Doctors

    GilaRRT replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would not want to work independently. I would always want to work with a physician. In addition, I really like the clinical experiences that many of the PA students go through. It seems they have a...
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    Nurse Practioner vs Doctors

    GilaRRT replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    PA's are typically educated under physician guidance, while NP's are typically educated under NP guidance. Both clinicians are considered midlevel providers. NP's typically specialize in a specific...
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    Can one become a nurse if one has HPV?

    GilaRRT replied to Juno32's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I dare say most of us have some form of HPV and do not even know it. Cannot see an issue
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    paramedic nursing

    GilaRRT replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I thought we were talking about a specific
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    paramedic nursing

    GilaRRT replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    The BON regulates the activities and SOP of
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    RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    GilaRRT replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hehehe...you would be surprised if new medics were hitting the streets with fewer than 10
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    New Mexico - National Screening Information

    GilaRRT replied to laochinti's topic in General Nursing

    The area code remains 505 in the Albuquerque
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    New Mexico - National Screening Information

    GilaRRT replied to laochinti's topic in General Nursing

    First, you are calling from a line that allows for international calling? Next, you are using the proper country code to make the call? United States is +1. In addition, the NM BON has a voice system,...
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    RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    GilaRRT replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Believe it or not, some of the biggest problems result from lack of good basic airway management knowledge and technique utilization
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    Nursing in a warzone

    GilaRRT replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    So long as you recognize the risk of working in some of these countries. As far as the employment, it will depend on your employer. You are most likely going to have to give up a year of your life...
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    Nursing in a warzone

    GilaRRT replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    Many volunteer and paid organizations exist. I see many people work with non governmental organizations (NGO's) over in Afghanistan to help improves the lives of the national population. However, the...
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    Paramedics in the ER

    GilaRRT replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, turning knobs and pushing buttons is pretty easy. It's the part about understanding the implications of the settings that can be a show stopper. Actually, intubation can be quite difficult....
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    Paramedics in the ER

    GilaRRT replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    ABG interpretation is one thing; however, developing an individualized plan of care with the ABG playing only one part is actually quite difficult. Unfortunately, so many providers think they are as...
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    Paramedics in the ER

    GilaRRT replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    Cannot agree with you on this one. The problem being, paramedic programs range from shake and bake courses lasting six months to comprehensive programs that rival or exceed the length of their...
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    paramedic nursing

    GilaRRT replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Do not take such offense. So what, GilaRN thinks one week is not enough education. What does my opinion really change? That is what this site is about? Throwing out our thoughts and opinions. I am...
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    paramedic nursing

    GilaRRT replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I do not think EMT-B alone, even on an ALS unit qualifies an RN to transition into a paramedic type role. Again, I do think EMT-B provides experience. Especially, with with an RN who has no EMS...
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    'Runaway' IV of 50% dextrose?

    GilaRRT replied to 2bNurseTimTin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not going to give free answers;however, I would question the 50% dextrose. An IV of D50 would be a bit unusual. Assuming we gave a massive dose of D50, why would "excess of insulin" be a...
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    ER or ICU to Flight Nurse?

    GilaRRT replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Yes and no. As I stated, ER can be a mixed bag. Some ER nurses will obtain the said experience while most ICU nurses will obtain the said experience. Obtaining NP education can be helpful with...
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    Anyone Lived Overseas for extended period of Time?

    GilaRRT replied to Maslenp's topic in General Nursing

    This is a possibility. I work for such a company. We provide EMS, primary care, and international medical evacuations. They hired me for my nursing experience; however, my official title is medic. My...
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    Is ACLS necessary for all staff members??

    GilaRRT replied to w123illow's topic in General Nursing

    Then your class included additional information. The core ACLS material and course does not cover many specifics. It assumes you are well versed in your scope of practice and abilities. A more...
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    Is ACLS necessary for all staff members??

    GilaRRT replied to w123illow's topic in General Nursing

    No, I have worked at other facilities where pharmacy responds to codes. It still amazes me that so many people think ACLS certifies you to perform advanced level interventions. ACLS is nothing more...