nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    nurse ratio 50:1? Yup!

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    It was reported on NPR that in one of the African countries affected by the ebola outbreak that due to nursing deaths and shortages, an ebola clinic had 55 patients and only one or two nurses to care...
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    nurse ratio 50:1? Yup!

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm just saying it's all relative. I wasn't comparing per se, just trying to put a perspective on caring for 50 ebola patients. I give mad props for any person who walks into that
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    How old is too old for Flight Nurse/Medic training?

    nurse2033 replied to Kerrimundhenke's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    It will a number of years before you could qualify for flight nursing based on the experience you would need. But if you can physically do the job, there is no technical age limit. You need the...
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    Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

    nurse2033 replied to ThatNursingDude's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome to the gray zone. First of all, a patient request for a special type of nurse is a preference. What if the entire shift was made up of men? It is vital to address it with the patient, but it...
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    Movie set and concert nursing

    nurse2033 replied to mandi_91's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I believe EMS usually provides on-scene medical standby. There would be little benefit for a nurse on the set. Without physician orders a nurse can't do much. What nursing care would you expect to be...
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    PICC line or Port a Cath & Running Blood

    nurse2033 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes it is safe in a multi lumen line, the fluids won't mix in the line. I don't know of any reason you couldn't give blood through a portacath, but have never done it. You need orders or a protocol to...
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    nursing to medicine, is that possible?

    nurse2033 replied to simthembile's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing and pre-med have very different curriculums. If your goal is to be a physician, nursing school is a waste of time and money. Go get the grades you need, in the courses you need, to move on in...
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    Guys in Peds??

    nurse2033 replied to seanynjboy's topic in Men in Nursing

    You should pursue any area that you
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    Suture Removal without Medical Screening?

    nurse2033 replied to Chad Gardner's topic in Emergency

    Our triage nurse will remove sutures. The patient is not charged as the removal fee is included in placing them. They create a patient chart and document what was done. If there is any reason to...
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    caught a med error. ...stress. ..

    nurse2033 replied to thatnurse17's topic in Patient Medications

    Good job! You are not selfish in protecting your license, you are serving your community. If your boss gets in your face you should state that you did the right thing, and will continue to follow your...
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    Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    nurse2033 replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    I don't work in your specialty but I've had rough patches in my career. Hating my job was one... You need to adjust your attitude. I don't mean you have a bad attitude, but you need to look at your...
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    How do you teach nursing theory?

    nurse2033 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Making theory relevent is a challenge. But it is the core of nursing. Theory tells us what nursing aspires to be, without which, how would we truly know what nursing is? The military uses doctrine,...
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    Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    nurse2033 replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    This is a joke, but not
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    RN, NP, and Corpsman Career Questions

    nurse2033 replied to Vanessa182's topic in Government, Military

    To "test the waters" how did you end up at corpsman? I agree with jfratian. You can become a CNA for very little cost and commitment. If you want to be a nurse, go to nursing school. If you want to be...
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    How do you teach nursing theory?

    nurse2033 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Teaching theory is about showing the reason for theory and introducing students to a number of theories. The students are capable of drawing their own conclusions, in fact that should be a focus of...
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    Navy Reserve Nurse- when to join?

    nurse2033 replied to RN1023's topic in Government, Military

    Correct,
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    Continuing professional development opportunities for nursing staff

    nurse2033 replied to suztaylor's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    God, that is the challenge huh? I just took a similar job and that issue is the gigantic elephant in the room. Getting the manger to agree to pay for training is the first hurdle, then as you say, why...
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    Being asked to sign on treatments not done

    nurse2033 replied to puppypower's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please call the state. But look for a new job first. Even if you can do this anonymously, your facility might be closed and you would be out of a job anyway. First of all, protect your license, which...
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    Air force nursing cot august 2014

    nurse2033 replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    fitness!
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    Air force nursing cot august 2014

    nurse2033 replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    For fitness, don't show up out of shape. You will SO regret this. The AF PT requirements are easily found online. Run, do pushups and sit-ups. If you show up flabby it will only add the considerable...
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    Air force nursing cot august 2014

    nurse2033 replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    They have some people arrive at COT without any uniforms, so the first few days are set up to get that done. Don't worry if you don't have all your
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    Air force nursing cot august 2014

    nurse2033 replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    This is based on your nursing experience. You probably got some time credit towards O2 which will shorten your promotion. It sounds, right don't
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    Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    nurse2033 replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We have a card that is slightly larger than our IDs, it hangs down the back so the title RN, MD, or whatever can be seen below our
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    Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    nurse2033 replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    I think your worries are overblown. Retreat, deescalate, block, evade, or make them chase you across the ER. Never place yourself in a vulnerable position unless you have no other choice. There is...
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    Men in Nursing Conference

    nurse2033 replied to BostonMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for