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rachelgp

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  1. Federal contract licensure requirements

    rachelgp posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I'm negotiating an agreement for a federal contract that will involve traveling to multiple states (this is as a NP). The recruiter states since it is a federal contract, "Any state...

  2. New to CM--question about scope

    rachelgp posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi, I'm new to CM nursing, and this may be a stupid question, but I'm hoping some of you can help clear this up for me. I work as a w/c Nurse Case Manager, and my Claims Adjuster (who sees herself as...

  3. New to CM--question about scope

    rachelgp replied to rachelgp's topic in Case Management

    Those were my exact concerns. Thanks for confirming that I'm not being unreasonable. My background is in ER and Occupational Nursing, and I've always had a Dr. that can give me orders or had...

  4. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    rachelgp replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once dreamed that I fell while going down the steps into my laundry room at home. My dream was very vivid (and a little graphic). I remember hearing and feeling my humerus snap and the only thing...

  5. Funny things that pts say

    rachelgp replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was working in the ER and had a guy in his late 60's who had dislocated his hip. We had medicated him with Valium and he was in less pain, but a little "tipsy." Before leaving the room, I attached...

  6. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    rachelgp replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    I've also seen orders for continuous Albuterol nebs to lower K+. Used Kayexolate, the insulin/dextrose/calcium chloride combo, and continuous albuterol nebs on a pt. with a K+ of 8.2. Seemed to...

  7. pregnant with large fibroid?

    rachelgp posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anybody have an experience with pregnancies when the patient has a large fibroid? I just found out that I am pregnant, and at first it was thought that I had a molar, but it was confirmed on US that...

  8. ER Nurse is Being a JERK to EMS...

    rachelgp replied to flashpoint's topic in Emergency

    Well, I am personally happy to see that so many of you are outraged at this. I was (and still am) a Paramedic while I was going through nursing school. I can't count the number of times I was called...

  9. Skaggs?

    rachelgp posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone work at Skaggs in Branson? What about somewhere in Springfield? We're interested in moving to the area, but I was wondering what conditions are like in the area, especially ERs. What are the...

  10. Disturbance During Lunch/Break

    rachelgp replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to all! Patients seem to think that since we're nurses, we "owe" them something. Not sure why, but that's really how I perceive it. We've actually had patients break into a code and state...

  11. How safe is it, really?

    rachelgp posted a topic in Correctional

    I'm an ER nurse now, and have talked to several people about my interest in moving into corrections. I have always been told, "you don't want to do that!" I had a nurse practitioner tell me that she...

  12. SW Missouri?

    rachelgp posted a topic in Travel

    I am an ER nurse, and my husband and I are considering a move to the Branson/Springfield area and I've been thinking about doing travel nursing at least for a while after we get there to get a feel of...

  13. what the HECK is PBDS?

    rachelgp replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    I have to agree with all ya'll. PBDS stinks. I had to take it about 2 weeks after I graduated, and didn't really know what it was all about at the time. I completely agree that it's insulting....

  14. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    rachelgp replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    OK, here's me: Born and raised in South Texas, graduated as a Paramedic in 2001, and as a nurse in Feb. 07. Working in the ER now, but starting to peek around and see what else is out there. I'm...

  15. What Patients do to make you mad!

    rachelgp replied to MichaelFloridaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when patients walk through the ER door asking, "when do you serve dinner around here?" They drove by a ton of restaurants on the way here, but of course, they want something for

  16. How do you, on a Med-Surg floor, get report from the ED?

    rachelgp replied to cdm.rn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER and we use a sheet that has blanks for diagnosis, admitting dr, recent vitals, diet, pending labs, wounds, pending procedures, and room to write a little extra if needed. We actually...

  17. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    rachelgp replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    How about FMPS--"Fluff My Pillow Syndrome" for all those wackos who ring the call bell every 30 seconds for

  18. Family present during code of patient

    rachelgp replied to sharonhayes's topic in Emergency

    I recently took both TNCC and ENPC. In both classes, they made the point that, as many have already stated, family presence is decided on a case-to-case basis. If you (the team) feel that there is a...

  19. RN First assist.

    rachelgp replied to divokevan's topic in Operating Room

    Ok, so I know there is no substitute for experience, but what are you supposed to do if you want to get into OR? I mean, everyone has to start somewhere, right? From the research I've done, most of...

  20. transition to OR?

    rachelgp posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi to all! I'm kinda new to allnurses, but I was hoping for some advice. I am a new grad (9 months) and have been working in an ER since graduating. I love certain aspects of it, but it's not...

  21. transition to OR?

    rachelgp replied to rachelgp's topic in Operating Room

    Great ideas! I'll definitely look for those books. Anybody else have any

  22. Springfield/Branson area

    rachelgp posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! My husband and I are considering moving to the Branson/Springfield area and I was wondering if anyone works in that area? Any hospitals you would recommend (ER)? Thanks for the

  23. Wondering if Corrections is for me

    rachelgp posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi, all! I've been browsing this board, and see alot of things that interest me. I'm a new grad (working in ER) and already sick and tired of the *&$#! Tired of kissing butt, tired of being a...

  24. Wondering if Corrections is for me

    rachelgp replied to rachelgp's topic in Correctional

    I appreciate all the advice. I have been an RN for 7 months now (almost 8) and I was a Paramedic for 5 years before that, so I'm not entirely new to patient care. I will probably continue to...

  25. Paramedic to ER Nurse

    rachelgp replied to rigmedic's topic in Emergency