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    ICU v. ER

    GilaRRT replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Medical Surgical floors are much more stressful and require you to work much harder than ER IMHO. Once you get the hang of things, ER is actually a pretty nice
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    wonder what the opinion is on the "new" ACLS guidelines

    GilaRRT replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Yes, once we go out into the word with it's many variables, things become less concrete. I was simply thowing out a random definition of successful. Again, the percentage was random as well. i do...
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    wonder what the opinion is on the "new" ACLS guidelines

    GilaRRT replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    allow me to take issue with you? stats is a pretty neat concept and may help us understand things a little bit better. you seem to be calling solid cow waste on the claim of not having a successful...
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    wonder what the opinion is on the "new" ACLS guidelines

    GilaRRT replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    A few thoughts if I may? First, ACLS is not a certification. AHA does not certify you to do anything. Other than to say this card certifies that you have completed our class. I think people really...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, I am not out for a fight either. As I have stated before, my stance is somewhat neutral. Ok, perhaps I have an opinion; however, it really does not matter on an online public forum. So, I...
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    Stop Foreign Nurses

    GilaRRT replied to StopForeignNurses's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love it. Everything is so black and white. What if I have a foreign nurse that is more qualified than her/his domestic counterpart? Since it's all about the profession and providing the best...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I guess I see a difference between a male foreskin and say a female privy parts. We are talking about removing a very important functional part of a females reproductive system. The specific function...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, the poor baby!! I am filled with pain. Look, how about we be real nurses and actually talk with the parents. Find out their thoughs on the subject, try to understand their fears and concerns,...
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    CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

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

    Yes and no. The CCEMPT curriculum is more of an introductory course. It is a very good course and covers many of the topics found on the CFRN/CTRN. However, I found the CFRN questions required more...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well alright then. Honstly, I do not care. I do like good discussion every now and then however. I am no better or worse off than my "intact" counterparts. Unless somebody knows something I
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not sure about that. As an adult, you would have memories of the pain and discomfort for the rest of your life. However, I do not remember my infancy, so no bad memories of pain and
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk it through with her. What are her reasons? Like I said, it really is a crap shoot when you have two people with strong opinions on different sides of the argument. I cannot really comment. Never...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, you can find research that supports the hygiene argument all day long. IMHO, I don't really care. No much of an issue with me. I cannot say I am any worse off without a foreskin nor can I say...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know how, somebody forgot the whole "no lido with epinephrine" in fingers, nose, member
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Really strange, every circ I have seen had the patient premedicated with EMLA. Then again, I am not a baby nurse. I cannot say but suspect it is
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    Challenge Rn Test?

    GilaRRT replied to smoot33's topic in General Nursing

    I understand and I know of instructors who are on a crusade against paramedics. I suspect because they do not know better and view medics as UAP's. I was lucky to go through a program that was very...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    GilaRRT replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Uhhhh, ok. The only difference I noticed between my self and my uncircumcised friends were a few ant eater jokes in the high school locker room. Yeah, I have seen an occasional case of...
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    Which way to get your Nursing license?

    GilaRRT replied to jimmy1725's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked at the
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    Challenge Rn Test?

    GilaRRT replied to smoot33's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry; however, I do not see this happening. Every place I know of will require you to graduate from an approved program of nursing before you are allowed to take NCLEX-RN. Look into online courses...
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    Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    GilaRRT replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Job well done
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    Interesting Phenomenon

    GilaRRT replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are simply happy doing what they do. If you come to work, do a good job, then go home when you are done, you do what is required. Some people do not want to learn pathophysiology,...
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    Challenging NCLEX results in Colorado

    GilaRRT replied to stellae4's topic in General Nursing

    This will depend on Colorado BON policy. Some BON' will allow candidates to see the questions and argue the accuracy of the answers. She should have received a score report that outlined how she did...
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    Why Is Cipro IV on Hold?

    GilaRRT replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    PO cipro could be a concern as well. It is not contraindicated with these medications; however, caution is advised when using both in combination. Who knows, there will always be the latest and...
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    Why Is Cipro IV on Hold?

    GilaRRT replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Correct, many places no longer use cipro because of resistance issues; however, this does not account for holding the cipro because a cardiology consult is
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    Why Is Cipro IV on Hold?

    GilaRRT replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Cipro is known to prolong the QTI and can lead to serious problems (polymorphic VT) when given to patients who are on class Ia & III medications. Your best bet; however, is to