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    Triple H therapy

    GilaRRT replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    HHH is one of many ideas people have regarding neurological management. The real take home point to all of the various protocols and guidelines should be to prevent secondary injury. We can do this...
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    Am I Crazy Changing Career At 33

    GilaRRT replied to toobig's topic in General Nursing

    Toobig, are you a US citizen? This may help us better answer your questions. Regardless, NCLEX is not a concern until you have graduated an approved US nursing program. Trust me, 33 is quite young....
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    inexperienced nurse from Philippines to work in Dubai

    GilaRRT replied to kiecis's topic in General World

    Another thing to consider. I have noticed a big push toward "Emiritization" in the UAE recently. This is starting to effect some of the health care positions traditionally filled by foreign...
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    Paramedic school question...

    GilaRRT replied to Indy1524's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I suspected. What a shame. This is not the way to learn pharmacology. However, I notice many EMS courses do this. You are told "these are the 50 or so medications you will use as a...
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    I'm only 22 years old.

    GilaRRT replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Additionally, some people are simply not designed to deal with this kind of environment. I wish some people would put away the machismo and realize that certain people simply cannot tolerate such an...
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    Question from a student - DOBUTAMINE

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

    I think the OP is asking about the physiological mechanisms of precipitous blood pressure drops due to
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    I'm only 22 years old.

    GilaRRT replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Your joking
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    I'm only 22 years old.

    GilaRRT replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is part of the job; however, some people are not designed to deal with these aspects of the job. If that is the case, they need to do something else. Things we take for granted every day may...
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    EMT upgrade question

    GilaRRT replied to Activatedcharcoal's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I fly for a company down south and pull PRN ER shifts as well. Just back stateside until the end of this month. So, you work at Saint V's in Santa Fe? From my experience, it is a nice facility....
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    EMT upgrade question

    GilaRRT replied to Activatedcharcoal's topic in General Nursing

    No worries. So, you live in Albuquerque? You are in the military? I have several friends up that way from my prior military experiences. Several of my friends based out of RTI in Santa Fe are...
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    Paramedic school question...

    GilaRRT replied to Indy1524's topic in General Nursing

    I see two issues: One is with general pharmacology and the other relates to neurological physiology. Unfortunately, paramedic education varies from place to place. You have six month shake and bake...
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    EMT upgrade question

    GilaRRT replied to Activatedcharcoal's topic in General Nursing

    Medic09, who told you you had to go through B & I education prior to entering paramedic school? This may be a service or perhaps a specific program requirement; however, I have never know this be...
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    Rock the Vote Tomorrow!!

    GilaRRT replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Cannot say I am thrilled; however, any way you look at the election outcome, the United States has taken a huge step off the beaten path. While I am not thrilled, I really do hope our new president...
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    EMT upgrade question

    GilaRRT replied to Activatedcharcoal's topic in General Nursing

    Do not waste your time on Intermediate. Educational standards and SOP vary significantly from state to state. Even Among cities or counties in the same state. Go to PM school if you are serious about...
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    *Weird* Patient Allergies

    GilaRRT replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I think this it is important to appreciate the difference between an adverse reaction, expected side effects, and an allergy. It is also important to educate our patients regarding these differences...
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    Rock the Vote Tomorrow!!

    GilaRRT replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. Many people simply have not cared up to this point. Our current economic and geopolitical situation seems to be waking some people up. Hey Apple, why not vote for the candidate you think...
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    Rock the Vote Tomorrow!!

    GilaRRT replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    While I have serious issues with the person who is more likely to win, it is refreshing to see people actually care about the political
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    ER or ICU to Flight Nurse?

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

    Really? SLAM moved? It was always taught at the chiropractic school. Mr. Rich must have relocated? Agree, do not rush yourself. You need at least 3-5 years of solid experience. I started flying after...
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    Urgent Help! Can SomeOne Help Me with Lab Values?

    GilaRRT replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly are you trying to find? Did you look through the links and information posted? What are you having continued difficulty
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    Urgent Help! Can SomeOne Help Me with Lab Values?

    GilaRRT replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I agree; however, it seems that the OP is confused about relative versus absolute counts and how to calculate the absolute
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    My new vent - "We can't do this here!"

    GilaRRT replied to RunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    I disagree. When I fly, I do everything possible not to intubate in the aircraft. If this means taking time at the hospital, that is what I will do. I would never knowingly place my self in a...
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    Urgent Help! Can SomeOne Help Me with Lab Values?

    GilaRRT replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Really? We had to learn this in nursing school. At least the basic implications. Actually, this was taught in my year of A&P prior to the core nursing classes. Chances are you may have forgotten...
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    My new vent - "We can't do this here!"

    GilaRRT replied to RunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    Read my other posts please. I agreed that the patient should have been covered and agreed that there was no need for pushing and shoving. However, I will continue to stand by my opinion that going to...
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    My new vent - "We can't do this here!"

    GilaRRT replied to RunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    Not currently. I am a private contractor. Funny, I spent 10 years in the military. Was holding a little one during my OB/L&D/neonatal rotation during my final year in nursing school as I watched...
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    My new vent - "We can't do this here!"

    GilaRRT replied to RunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    Agree and disagree: First, you are correct. Throw a blanket over the patient. In addition, pushing and shoving is a no no. However, I will stick to my guns on this one. If you are going to RSI, you...