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    Math help please!

    GilaRRT replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    First, I would question the sterile water order? The easiest way I find is to make a simple fraction. First: take what you have on hand. 40grams...
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    How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    GilaRRT replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Essentially the same when I was in nursing school. I am happy to see some programs actually have higher standards and push their students to pay attention to
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    GilaRRT replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I have a solution. The entire world should simply learn one language and one set of rules for articulating that language. To be fair, we should go with the the most widely spoken language...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    GilaRRT replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    We need to take geographic location into consideration however. If you ever have a chance to travel the country, you should find the differences in annunciation and language articulation interesting....
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    Normal end tidal co2 values

    GilaRRT replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the EtCO2 value is simply a number. Yes, the generic "normal" is considered 35-45; however, any number of conditions can cause a change that may or may not be considered "normal" for any given...
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    CEN Exam

    GilaRRT replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in General Nursing

    You will need about a 73% to pass. Check out the other CEN threads. https://allnurses.com/forums/f18/anyone-currently-studying-cen-exam-280873.html In addition, the following link is to the BCEN. This...
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    Possibility of EMT after nursing??

    GilaRRT replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends. Taking an EMT class can only help you; however, are you thinking about leaving nursing for EMS? As an EMT, pay will in many cases be much lower and you will be exposed to more...
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    Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    GilaRRT replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    This is for all of you who are fearful of failing. The CEN is not an impossible exam. I find many people bloviate over the credential and make it appear to be an impossible "red badge of courage" that...
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    Intubation Preparation

    GilaRRT replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    Not really, IMHO. If the patients hemodynamic status can tolerate large doses of meds, I say go for it. If not, see if the doc will let you premedicate with at least 3 mcg/kg of fentanyl. Anything...
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    AMA House of Delegates Considers Limits on on Nursing Education and Practice

    GilaRRT replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would agree; however, we still have to sort out the little problem of the double standard. For example; when a paramedic wishes to work in the ER, he/she in many cases is turned into a UAP when they...
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    AMA House of Delegates Considers Limits on on Nursing Education and Practice

    GilaRRT replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Get out the flamethrowers because I suspect there will be a roast of GilaRN shortly. First, I am suprised that anybody is suprised over these AMA considerations. This should have been anticipated long...
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    Order of Professional Credentials/Degrees

    GilaRRT replied to anfguyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Why not use them both? Are the uncouth ninjas really that scary? RN, MIT, BSN, etc. Looks good on
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    Kayexalate and D5 NS

    GilaRRT replied to lifesabeach08's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you would likely give D50%W with insulin in the adult patient not D5%W for treating hyperkalemia. As far as "bottoming out from kayexalate", it sounds like the nurse was pulling stuff out of her...
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    Sugammadex changing anesthesia practice

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

    Well, I think we really need to make that distinction. When many nurses such as my self respond, in most cases we are looking at this from a RSI viewpoint. I know I have been very careful about...
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    Moving home with the parents for school- better than debt?

    GilaRRT replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, I know. That whole getting an education thing, getting a job in a profession that can pay well, and living in a stable environment are all highly overrated
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    Recommended Basic EKG book???

    GilaRRT replied to LadySnyper's topic in General Nursing

    Do not forget the videotapes and
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    Recommended Basic EKG book???

    GilaRRT replied to LadySnyper's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, the books are still in print. Rapid Interpretation of EKG's is at least in it's sixth edition and is considered by many the "bread and butter" material required for learning ECG interp. The...
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    Tylenol an NSAID?

    GilaRRT replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it depends on how much you feel like arguing...err...discussing the physiology of Tylenol tm. The exact mechanisms of action are not fully understood and are the subjects of debate in some...
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    Pushing Versed & Sublimaze

    GilaRRT replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    However, the question was in the context of procedural
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    Anyone can get into Nursing.

    GilaRRT replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, perhaps I need to be a bit more specific. Any time somebody threatens to hurt you, you need to take that as a clue to get away from the person in question. Infidelity or not, you do not go around...
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    Anyone can get into Nursing.

    GilaRRT replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    You are seventeen, so, I guess you may be a bit naive. However, when somebody says "shut up before I punch you" you should take this as a clue that he/she is up to no good. Kick him to the curb and...
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    Pushing Versed & Sublimaze

    GilaRRT replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some people can develop rigid chest wall syndrome when large doses of fentanyl are given quickly. (Typically seen with induction doses of fentanyl that are given quickly. However, I know of a few...
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    Anyone can get into Nursing.

    GilaRRT replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Kick him to the curb, Focus on school, then consider thinking about guys after graduating and getting a job. Here is a tip when the time comes to look at another relationship, if he is insensitive or...
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    Is there any Paramedic to RN 1 year bridge programs in Ohio?

    GilaRRT replied to BrandonM77's topic in General Nursing

    You may even consider online courses that can be completed in a year or
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    Sugammadex changing anesthesia practice

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

    Funny, I just finished up on some research and was going to post that I was incorrect. Sugammadex does have at least limited action against Pancuronium. Sugammadex may prove to be more effective for...