EMT-2-RN

EMT-2-RN

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  1. VA 72/80 schedule

    EMT-2-RN replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Unfortunately during our meeting the union rep emphasized to the upper management that if they did this they would be paying us for 8hrs every check we are not working and told them it is really a...

  2. VA 72/80 schedule

    EMT-2-RN replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I have a meeting this week with our management team, assistant chief, chief, HR, and the union to formally make a proposal for our unit to use this schedule. Will update with info afterwards and if it...

  3. VA 72/80 schedule

    EMT-2-RN replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    They have the ability to do this as I know several units in different VA hospitals that do. It would require work on the part of HR and payroll but it's not

  4. VA 72/80 schedule

    EMT-2-RN replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    No you would work just like private sector 6 12 hr shifts that equal 72hrs over a pay period but per VA policy you are considered a full time 80hr employee though you are now logged for business...

  5. VA 72/80 schedule

    EMT-2-RN replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone made any headway on in acting this work schedule in your unit? I am presenting to management my units desire for this schedule next week and would appreciate any help anyone can offer....

  6. Any info at all on bkat 8 pleeeaassse

    EMT-2-RN replied to ICURN7's topic in MICU, SICU

    Took this as a new grad pre- and post- orrientation and scores were comparable to the above poster. Only one person scored in the 90's out of 15 after orientation and I believe I made an 86. Just...

  7. Differential for Floating

    EMT-2-RN replied to Pixienurse123's topic in General Nursing

    We used to get around $3/hr but get nothing now with budget cuts. This is around a 1000 bed level 1

  8. Info on CMC and Presbyterian

    EMT-2-RN replied to BrayaRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I cant answer for Presbyterian but at CMC you should be able to ask for atleast your current rate if not a little more. Shift diff 3p-7a = $4 and W/E diff = $3. There is no on site daycare. My...

  9. Six Blood Products available???? HELP

    EMT-2-RN replied to tavo_80816's topic in General Nursing

    PRBC's, FFP, Platelets, Cryo, Whole blood, and .... the last is slipping my mind right now. I guessing that is what you are looking

  10. RN with EMT cert???

    EMT-2-RN replied to Dontitochavez's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what you want to do. If you had your EMT-P i would say def. don't let it go b/c you will regret it. If you wan't to do flight I would keep it up. I have my EMT-P and RN and won't let my...

  11. Maslows Doesn't apply here?

    EMT-2-RN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Dont make this harder than it is. Remember CO = SV x HR (at this rate, the heart is beating slow enough it should not really decrease ventricular filling or SV) So the tachycardia could be due to...

  12. Was anyone else shocked with this propofol story?

    EMT-2-RN replied to moonshadeau's topic in MICU, SICU

    Low dose or not, you wont find me putting any of my non-tubed pt's on propofol. There are plenty of other sedatives that dont cause the resp. compromise and do a good

  13. How Long Should I Work as a New Grad?

    EMT-2-RN replied to PhilGN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my very good friends left with the peace corps just after her first year of work as an RN and she is doing just

  14. Dating Coworkers??

    EMT-2-RN replied to SweetLemon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't date anyone who works on the same unit as I do. As you said, things can get messy. There is plenty of other people outside my unit and don't have to worry about as much drama this

  15. Do you always state that you are a nurse?

    EMT-2-RN replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with

  16. blood sample with a butterfly needle

    EMT-2-RN replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters. When drawing blood with a butterfly the needle is small and if the blood is not flowing like it should it is probably positional. If you are in the vein just move...

  17. prehospital EKG transmission

    EMT-2-RN replied to quickcath's topic in Emergency

    We fax 12-leads in of STEMI pt's en route. We are required to put in the patients sex and age so the cath lab docs can see this. 1 copy is faxed directly to the cath lab and another to the ER. Can...

  18. BAC of .55!!!!

    EMT-2-RN replied to RochesterRN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen these terms used somewhat interchangeably. Breath alcohol content is the estimation of blood alcohol level. I once saw a patient with a level over 900 mg/dl.... he was tubed and almost...

  19. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    EMT-2-RN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    This is not really true.... From someone who has worked in the scope of practice as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic and RN: The medical director over the EMS agency is who limits the...

  20. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    EMT-2-RN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    Your board of nursing should list the skill set approved for the paramedics to practice in the ER. Paramedics are not allowed to introduce themselves as a nurse and should never sign RN after their...

  21. EMT to Nurse aide I, shortened Nurse Aide I class?

    EMT-2-RN replied to tntbtng's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I could be mistaken but I think there is a way you can sit for the state CNA exam if you are already an EMT. Don't have any info about it so you would have to search or call one of the testing...

  22. Rn to BSN programs in the triangle area

    EMT-2-RN replied to srta8_male_RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Aneroo, how far into ECU's program are you and how long are you going to take to complete it? I am deciding b/w the RN to BSN at ECU and Winston Salem State. I have heard from students at WSS that...

  23. EMT-B as well as CNA?

    EMT-2-RN replied to Derek1975's topic in General Nursing

    I think if being a RN is your main goal then I would stick to that plan. Work hard at making good grades in your pre-req. classes so you are a competitive applicant for the nursing programs you want...

  24. Thank You Orange Co. EMS and Duke!

    EMT-2-RN replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    I still work EMS. If you have the name of the person/s who provided your care I would write a letter of thanks to the head of EMS. Many times they will forward the thanks and/or let the entire EMS...

  25. Military experience help in graduate admissions?

    EMT-2-RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    For those of you with military experience as a nurse who later went on to a APN program, do you feel that military service as an RN helped you gain admission to the program of your choice?...