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  1. R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

    PageRespiratory! replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    > Honestly, I'd expect that to be done. It only makes sense to me, if the Pt is scheduled for PO meds and he/she is in the middle of a Tx how long would it take to typically swallow a few pills? 2...

  2. R U annoyed by some ancillary staff too?

    PageRespiratory! replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    > How about when you do things that interfere with RT's Pt care? Next time try stopping the neb and giving the PO meds and then turning the neb back on. I've got 27 Pt's under my service tonight,...

  3. Flight Nurse vs Flight Paramedic

    PageRespiratory! replied to FlyMurse's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    OK 1st off......new grads do not have expertise in anything. Secondly, when people say things like this, it tends to lead to disaster or a near miss. C'mon....you're only 24 years old how 'many years'...

  4. Delayed lung sounds?

    PageRespiratory! replied to flygirls2's topic in Pulmonary

    AW obstruction of some sort. Typically Pt's with obstructive disease have an extended expiratory phase, however I've noted prolonged inspiratory time as well, sometimes accompanied by wheezes or...

  5. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

    PageRespiratory! replied to chrisciwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    > I'm perfectly willing to admit that I may be wrong........but I find the above to very hard to beleive. If I'm wrong I apologoze, either way good

  6. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

    PageRespiratory! replied to chrisciwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ok....line by line it is............ > > same here. i admit i come across somewhat abrasive around here sometimes, although justifiable most times. i honestly have a lot of respect for nurses,...

  7. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

    PageRespiratory! replied to chrisciwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    > It is quite frustrating for someone like me, who is extremely well qualified to learn non - physician provided anesthesia, to be impeded (in part) by a bully lobby. Why should I have to...

  8. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

    PageRespiratory! replied to chrisciwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You know what I consider rude? CRNA's testifying under oath to prevent legislation for licensure of other mid-level anesthesia providers. Many people consider that beyond rude, some people consider it...

  9. obturator placed in trach stoma?

    PageRespiratory! replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    > LOL! Your managers appear to be confusing "protecting the AW" with "occluding the

  10. Blanching arterial line???

    PageRespiratory! replied to vrturner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    > where was the line placed? perhaps the modified allens test wasn't indicated. to me "up his arm" seems to indicate it was a brachial art

  11. What ONE thing is most important in a new health care system?

    PageRespiratory! replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Allow only legitimate litigation against

  12. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

    PageRespiratory! replied to chrisciwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    > That he doesn't think his kids have what it takes to become an

  13. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

    PageRespiratory! replied to chrisciwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    > Practice

  14. Was anyone else shocked with this propofol story?

    PageRespiratory! replied to moonshadeau's topic in MICU, SICU

    Like the previous poster, I almost immediately chalked his death up to an OD. I was very surprised to hear about the alleged propofol use however. Money

  15. Stress Testing / A fib

    PageRespiratory! replied to Iamoverworked's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    2 sets of negative enzymes, chest pain free, and controlled AF on anticoagulants.........I often see Pt's like this for a stress test. What kind of test is ordered? SOB would be my initial concern...

  16. respiratory therapist versus licensed practical nurses (LPN)

    PageRespiratory! replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Career

    > Essentially when you said "Much more respect and room for advancement. And Nurse do make more." I've often heard that from more than one therapist thats been in a bad workplace, ie: nebjockeys...

  17. respiratory therapist versus licensed practical nurses (LPN)

    PageRespiratory! replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Career

    > I started as a new grad RT at $29.51 while new grad RN's started at $30.41. But I'm an RRT not just a CRT. IMO you have the typical old school, burned out RT's point of view. Which, again IMO, is...

  18. Respirations

    PageRespiratory! replied to cali1213's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Often if a Pt is aware that you're counting, they'll subconsciously change

  19. RN tattoo

    PageRespiratory! replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    > Or better yet "We manipulate

  20. Oxygen administration

    PageRespiratory! replied to rlsilkett's topic in Pulmonary

    > Just because someone has obstructive lung disease, DOES NOT mean they are "more that likely" to be chronically hypercapnic, although some COPD'rs are "CO2 retainers". Furthermore, a chronically...

  21. give me a break

    PageRespiratory! replied to DanEMT's topic in General Nursing

    > Something about JCAHO......zero tolerance. Ring any bells

  22. Oxygen administration

    PageRespiratory! replied to rlsilkett's topic in Pulmonary

    > I said the "hypoxic drive" theory is nonsense..........and it is. A COPDer may or may not be chronically hypercapnic, but those that are MAY have an increase in pCO2 when recieving high...

  23. give me a break

    PageRespiratory! replied to DanEMT's topic in General Nursing

    Where's the popcorn eating emoticon when you need

  24. Oxygen administration

    PageRespiratory! replied to rlsilkett's topic in Pulmonary

    > Bottom line: Don't deny the hypoxic Pt. O2. As for this "hypoxic drive" nonsense, it's just that. Please stop perpetuating the myth....

  25. RN's can set up BIPAP

    PageRespiratory! replied to Luv Nursing's topic in Pulmonary

    I can't see this being an issue from a lisensure standpiont. Certainly if a compentency requirement is fulfilled. Homecare RN's for example, I don't think they have special certification, they've been...