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    Sugammadex changing anesthesia practice

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

    Thus far, everything that I have heard regarding Sugammedex is good. It appears to work as advertised. I did not know that it works with all non depolarizing NMBA's. I knew about Zemuron and...
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    Sugammadex changing anesthesia practice

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

    I had posted about this med a while back. I am not sure about anesthesia; however, I suspect ER and field providers may look to this medication and the use of Zemuron over other NMBA's. I have seen a...
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    Anyone currently studying for the CEN exam??

    GilaRRT replied to deeDawntee's topic in Emergency

    Good luck on the exam. I would not discuss specific exam questions. This would be generally be considered unprofessional at best. You will Take your exam at a H&R test center just like the NCLEX....
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    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    GilaRRT replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I can agree with that. If you need to flame me a bit for my views, feel free to send me a PM to keep the off topic ninjas
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    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    GilaRRT replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about your assessment. EMS has many people that simply make it a hobby. Many people like to get an EMT Basic card and play EMT on their days off. Many are not paid, and I do not see...
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    social intubation?

    GilaRRT replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    It is scary, these people are paranoid and aggressive on a good day. Meth is a widespread problem in my neck of the woods. Labs are easy to set up and with production comes gangs, crime, and
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    social intubation?

    GilaRRT replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    I bet he read one of the threads on flightweb. Sometimes you need to "put the patient down" for the safety of the staff and the patient. I have taken care of a few meth/cocaine/pcp patients where we...
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    "fan out and go" + alchohol

    GilaRRT replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Very good points. I see many nurses like this. They give everything to nursing. They compromise their families, wellness, and health so that they can be good nurses. I know some nurses who really...
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    "fan out and go" + alchohol

    GilaRRT replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess it depends. Taking care of my family and myself and making sure they are safe and in a stable environment are my priorities in a
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    "fan out and go" + alchohol

    GilaRRT replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    This is similar to how I view the situation. A day off is just that, a day off. Disaster or not, why should anybody be forced to come to work on their day off? Sure, you can say it's uncaring and...
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    "fan out and go" + alchohol

    GilaRRT replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I do not drink, so not a problem; however, your day off is your day off. I would not feel angry if somebody told me no because it was their day off and they simply did not want to come in. As an after...
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    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    GilaRRT replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure I agree. I am not sure this has anything to do with man versus woman. I have worked for both male and female dominated admin teams. The bottom line was always $$$. The concept of making...
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    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    GilaRRT replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes; however, male domination will not produce the qualities you desire in a leader. Both men and women can have these good qualities as well as poor qualities. Humanity is very much a mixed bag when...
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    Best job for Paramedic soon to be RN ?

    GilaRRT replied to streptococcus's topic in Emergency

    Wide open
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    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    GilaRRT replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    All joking aside, nursing would be about the same. Male, female, or in transition, humans are going to be humans. As far as working in a fragmented field, ever had any EMS
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    Certifications for the new RN???

    GilaRRT replied to wannabe a nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A solid year of experience will be your best bet. The new RN needs to learn how to be an RN first, then worry about
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    EMT-Practitioner

    GilaRRT replied to Mr. Hat's topic in General Nursing

    One of the problems I have with this concept is the fact that the foundational level of education is quite limited. The foundation is based on the DOT NSC EMT-B curriculum. We are talking about a 110...
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    EMT-Practitioner

    GilaRRT replied to Mr. Hat's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, Basic EMT to a RN like provider in one semester? I fail to see how this is a solution for the primary care nursing
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    CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

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

    Thanks again.
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    IV drip calculations

    GilaRRT replied to hobo nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a simple formula that uses linear algebra and a little fraction/cross multiplication action. I use this one quite often. Then, I double check with a flow rate calculator on my PDA. lol So...
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    ER Nurse's who like to fish/hunt & enjoy the Outdoors

    GilaRRT replied to MacERRN's topic in Emergency

    My wife and I love to spend time outdoors. We hike, rock climb, rappel, camp, and I try to go on at least one hunt a year. My parents are big into fly fishing; however, I am not much of an angler. Did...
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    CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

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

    Just took the CFRN this morning. Passed with 133/150. I would be happy to post my thoughts on the CFRN process if people are interested. Nothing specific on regarding the actual exam
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    ER - Too out of it.

    GilaRRT replied to joy09's topic in Emergency

    Typo on my part. Should have written " urgent ." What better preparation for ER than urgent care? 1,200 bucks to learn how to use that ER's magic equipment? Please, call BS when you see it. Do travel...
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    ER - Too out of it.

    GilaRRT replied to joy09's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like a bunch of crap to me. You have prior critical care experience and spent the last 5 years working critical care, yet the hospital still wants you to take a 1,200 dollar refresher? So, you...
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    CEN certification questions

    GilaRRT replied to gs1976's topic in Emergency

    Check out the Emergency Nursing specialty forums. We have several threads on the CEN and even a CEN support thread. I would say you need to focus on the NCLEX and obtaining RN credentials. Without RN...