blackbelt

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1. Hurricane warning...

   blackbelt replied to whipping girl in 07's topic in General Nursing

   I got snowed in for three days when I worked in a southeren ER and I did work hurricane Opal as a paramedic I found it a true learning experience both times. But the truthis once you are there you're pretty much there till it's over.

2. When should you start using the NCLEX review book?

   blackbelt replied to nursing 101's topic in NCLEX

   you should be studying that nclex review book everytime you take a class test. you will be suprised at how many questions look like what will be on your test!

3. Scrubs.....

   blackbelt replied to KernieRN's topic in General Students

   Smartscrubs on line has pants in several legnths and tie and elastic

4. interesting--emts in the ER?

   blackbelt replied to tiger's topic in Activism

   The point I was trying to make was there is a place for the well trained paramedic in the ER. I also see both side of this heated argument. I am in it for the long haul I have cleaned more dirty bottoms than I care to remember! I am in my senior year...

5. Bag Balm

   blackbelt replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric

   If you are worried about the animal thing go to your local druggist and ask for anhydrous lanolin from behind the counter, they use it to mix up special ointments-basically the same thing one ounce lasts forever a tiny bit goes a long way. My doctor ...

6. Dermabond Questions

   blackbelt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in General Nursing

   The very best way to get out the dermabond is acetone/nail polish remover, it will be tough on your hair because it is so drying but a good conditioner should help. For you other nurses out there next time the doctor is going to use dermabond if you...

7. Does anybody...

   blackbelt replied to NICURNtobe's topic in General Nursing

   I know it is crazy but every chance you get prop up your legs-never cross them at the knees- I wear the knee high support socks and make sure you have good support shoes like nikes or merrills something that gives when you walk. And don't forget to e...

8. Advice for the First Aid tent

   blackbelt replied to sleepy247's topic in General Nursing

   Even if it cools off I've noticed the yellow jackets are swarmming here in GA. Check with the local EMS they can give pretty good advice on what to have on hand

9. interesting--emts in the ER?

   blackbelt replied to tiger's topic in Activism

   I am in nursing school, but I have been an EMT and a Paramedic that worked in an ER. I think that the nurses that have a problem with us working with them, and helping them have more than a little problem with being closed minded! The ER were I worke...

10. CNA's passing meds

    blackbelt replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as a MA. EMT. paramedic and er tech- on all these jobs I passed meds. I also read every single package insert so I would have an idea of what I was doing. When I was hired to work in an ER I was given the same med administration test th...

11. study question for nursing school

    blackbelt posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you feel about the use of unlicensed assistive personel? I have worked as a paramedic in a small ER alongside of a nurse. I also realize that all paramedics may not have the same experience levels. There have been a lot of readers of this ques...