RN1980

RN1980

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  1. Union

    RN1980 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    i think if a strong nursing union would come and try to set up shop around this area in mississippi they'll face strong opposition from all the hospitals in the state, "since there are no nursing...

  2. Army Vs Air Force

    RN1980 replied to untamable07's topic in Government, Military

    was an active duty army medic now guard getting things ready for commision, worked with many army nurses, pretty sharp, good training or constant training and deployements witch many like....got a...

  3. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    RN1980 replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    had a chance to take a 3month paramedic fast course at walter reed army med cntr few yrs ago "for free" while i was active duty. course was just about 3 months long went to class 5 days a week from...

  4. nitroglycerin drip

    RN1980 replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    agree with gilarn, i will usaually get an order for titration to the effect of the patient, ie..b/p and pain. always have extra bag of saline ready to plug in for any severe drops in b/p. also i'm...

  5. memphis

    RN1980 posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    may be looking to travel alittle bit in memphis, looking for some info. give me the low

  6. dnrs in icu

    RN1980 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    tell me why medicaid/medicare is going to pay an high icu charge for a 88yr stroked out full for the last 5yrs nursing home patient that was admitted for dehydration and pneumonia...clearly not an...

  7. ut-chat crna

    RN1980 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    is anyone going to the interviews for the tupelo, ms. component crna program from ut-chat. thats being held on

  8. ut-chat crna

    RN1980 replied to RN1980's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    fanilow check your

  9. dnrs in icu

    RN1980 replied to RN1980's topic in MICU, SICU

    please don't give me that do not treat thing, recessitation is what we do in the icu. if the patient is not going to get that, send them to lower level of care or go hospice. you'll see if you get...

  10. There is no real nurse shortage?

    RN1980 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    get rid of joint commission that should

  11. dnrs in icu

    RN1980 replied to RN1980's topic in MICU, SICU

    don't like'em don't wont'em...the last thing i need when i'm already taking care of 3 bloodsuckin patients that can very well recover if we bust our butts is a totally toasted dnr that you have to do...

  12. supplemental health

    RN1980 replied to bstrongrn's topic in Travel

    the word is out on supplememntal

  13. dnrs in icu

    RN1980 replied to RN1980's topic in MICU, SICU

    ahhh, our administration is so weak when it comes to confronting the doc's around here, we got a ceo thats going to retire in about 3-5yrs and he is just buying his time, does'nt want any...

  14. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    RN1980 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your stupidity does not make your condition an emergency to

  15. a med from transfer sheet missed caused injury

    RN1980 replied to leeposh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    well you made a error, welcome to being human. try to learn from it, wipe your eyes, screw your former employer (that is if you feel like you're being shafted) and go get yourself a new

  16. mouth care for vent patient

    RN1980 replied to fatoma's topic in MICU, SICU

    our hospitals to cheap for that cool space-age stuff. nothing but mouth swabs, h2o2/h20 and wall sxn for

  17. Going to UAB on probation? Read This!

    RN1980 replied to BAMACCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    mat/gre shows nothing of the ability,willingness and outright desire of a individual to study and learn

  18. mouth care for vent patient

    RN1980 replied to fatoma's topic in MICU, SICU

    the only harm that i can foresee and have actually have seen is accidental manipulation of the ett while trying to brush all the teeth and gums and there has been times when there has been a possible...

  19. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    RN1980 replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    zippygbr i belive you have failed dismally to convience me as well as others on this board that the patient as well as the nurse has more to gain by taking it upon themselves to remove the back board...

  20. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    RN1980 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    my problem would be, if i ain't workin i'm spending, hell retired at 30...i'll be broke by the time i'm

  21. Going to UAB on probation? Read This!

    RN1980 replied to BAMACCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    that stinks, on probation before the dang program even

  22. Any Veterans in nursing here?

    RN1980 replied to NiteQwill's topic in General Nursing

    former army medic 155th regt combat team, iraq 2004, now rn almost complete with online bsn

  23. Johnson & Johnson Nursing Commercial

    RN1980 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    give me a break johnson and johnson only want to push those nursing adds to push their anti micro hand soap for nurses. hell, give me a few bucks and i'll get clean cut and stand in front of the...

  24. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    RN1980 replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    holy crap this thread is still going on this subject...yep people will nurse the way they want to, but one good litigation will defenitly change the way a person nurses..as my old drill sgt. always...

  25. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    RN1980 replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    well i don't have the issue of negligence, the patient stays on the board unitl it's cleared now you on the other hand can preech all of this evidence based bull crap you want, by the way are you one...