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    Cen Exam Question?!?!

    GilaRRT replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

    Boy oh boy, Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio. You know I really hated her the first time I listened to her material. I will not give it away for anybody else. Then, I realized her humor and aggressiveness...
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    Calling yourself a "nurse"

    GilaRRT replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    What do you expect from a society where people seem to have self esteem issues with every aspect of their lives? I am not suprised by this in the least. When I was in the miltary, people loved to tell...
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    Has anyone taken the CEN examination?

    GilaRRT replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

    The CEN is very straight forward. You need to be very good at taking tests. Do at least 150 questions a day for a few weeks. Research every question that you answer incorrectly. Turn your self into a...
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    People in it only for the quick hire

    GilaRRT replied to Spyral's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting discussion. Allow me to play devil’s advocate? Do we really need to be compassionate and empathetic to provide good nursing care. If I go to work, take good care of my patients, pay...
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    Is it better to retake Assessment or Anatomy and Physiology? Help me choose!

    GilaRRT replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I think it will be difficult to compare Canadian educational standards to edcation standards within the US. We would need to know the learning objectives, course material, curriculum, course plan,...
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    what to know @ scene of accident

    GilaRRT replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, what are you going to do? Cram your nursing license into a bleeding wound to control the hemorrhage? I will stick to calling 911 and getting my butt out of the way of the paramedics when...
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    As nurses are we just Trained well behavedMonkeys

    GilaRRT replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need to jump ship and start treading water. That is better than putting up with a poor working environment. As far as docs writing up nurses, just try to abuse me, I could care less...
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    CO2 and hydration

    GilaRRT replied to lovethechaos's topic in Emergency

    Great follow up and thanks for bringing the discussion full circle so to
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    Question about FFP transfusion

    GilaRRT replied to astnm's topic in General Nursing

    I have always used blood tubing as
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    Blood Draw Yields Fatty Deposit??

    GilaRRT replied to stephanfloess's topic in General Nursing

    These are the patients that are at high risk for have massive MI's and
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    game of letters

    GilaRRT replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    One of the most prestigious titles of them all...WCS-C. Working class stiff-certified. I actually typed up a badge with these credentials after my name while at work. After explaining the meaning,...
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    I had to quit nursing

    GilaRRT replied to Stressednurse2007's topic in General Nursing

    I find allot of Nurses feel that it is their job to take abuse from others. Sometimes a...good attitude...will help with all of that stress at work. I do not care if you are the worlds greatest...
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    Debate point: What IS nursing?

    GilaRRT replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    The Nurse is the medical equivalent of "A Jack of All
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    Hating nurses? What is going on?

    GilaRRT replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever, I do not have time for people who make sweeping generalizations regarding an entire group of people based on one experience. Their ignorance is simply not worth my time or
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    CEN exam tomorrow!

    GilaRRT replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    Job well done. Has anybody ever noticed that many of the CEN questions feel like they were pulled from a national registry
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    CEN exam tomorrow!

    GilaRRT replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    No last minute studying. Go to bed early tonight and get a good nights sleep. Show up for the exam in a crabby mood if possible. It sounds strange, but I find I am much less intimidated by an exam if...
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    pyridoxine question with INH

    GilaRRT replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    many resources suggest giving both the meds together to prevent INH
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    Levophed and sepsis

    GilaRRT replied to ckh23's topic in Emergency

    Look at the action of Norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is a very potent alpha adrenergic receptor stimulant. This in turn causes direct venous and arterial constriction. In forms of vaodilatory shock...
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    PDA/Cell Combos OK??

    GilaRRT replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Why are people worried and constantly using the "eggs in a basket" mantra?" If your phone goes down, you are out a phone regardless of it being a PDA or smart phone. Smart providers should always...
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    anyone online now, can you help me, it's so urgent

    GilaRRT replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    You need to stop with the pity party. You just admitted that you are making excuses. Once you stop your meds, all bets are off on the seizure prediction betting table. Make the smart decision. Harsh...
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    anyone online now, can you help me, it's so urgent

    GilaRRT replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    You are in a tough situation. Honestly, I think you can do whatever you wish providing it does not harm other people. However, what you are doing places your patient, your co-workers, and frankly your...
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    Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    GilaRRT replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I could not make a living as an
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    Ena

    GilaRRT replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    I am a member but I am not involved with with the state council. I would join the council in the state I work if possible. The issues will pertain to your
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    PDA/Cell Combos OK??

    GilaRRT replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    I woud caution people against going with the IPhone if they want to use third party medical applications. The IPhone is a combination cell phone, i-pod, and net browsing device. Third party...
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    PDA/Cell Combos OK??

    GilaRRT replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Smart phones have their place. Remember that different devices have different operating systems. Three systems are currently very popular. They include; Windows Pocket PC (Treo 700), Windows Mobile...