getoverit

getoverit BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. Paramedic to RN, ADN or BSN

    getoverit replied to socalmedic's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, what I learned from inorganic was that if anyone ever asks me to diagram a benzene ring I will quit on the spot and drive home knowing I did the right

  2. Paramedic to RN, ADN or BSN

    getoverit replied to socalmedic's topic in Emergency

    I hear ya man, my comment definitely wasn't directed at you. I've heard the same thing for a long time and I agree with you. that's funny about freaking out by not getting an A. I remember...

  3. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    getoverit replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    I've only seen one patient live with a glucose >1500. Had an Na+ of 108. That's mighty low but a several days on 3% salt and he ended up walking out with his family. I"ve seen many ABGs with a...

  4. Paramedic to RN, ADN or BSN

    getoverit replied to socalmedic's topic in Emergency

    Lunah, I love the "master's in indecision"!! I have 2 associates and 2 bachelors degrees (both in nursing and paramedicine...I should have wised up sooner, the amount of time I spent could have easily...

  5. vagal response in cardiac sheath pulls and use of trendelenburg position

    getoverit replied to North2000's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    dianah, that's an interesting question about re-anesthetizing the groin and possible effects on vagal stimulation. I'd never thought about that before. do you guys have many vagal responses during...

  6. Vent: MD visitors who are NOT intensivists

    getoverit replied to Rabid Response's topic in MICU, SICU

    Great post! I feel your pain too! we had a similar experience a couple years ago but the visiting doctor (and I use the term loosely) asked to see the chart. I said "no", she got indignant. then she...

  7. vagal response in cardiac sheath pulls and use of trendelenburg position

    getoverit replied to North2000's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We don't place people in trendelenburg for sheath pulls. I would think a vagal response would be better treated with atropine, possibly even premedicated if you anticipated a problem or there was a...

  8. Will flight programs take a bachelors degree that is not in nursing?

    getoverit replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Most programs don't require a BSN, just an unencumbered license. About half the nurses I've flown with had their BSN and maybe two paramedics had a bachelors degree, the rest were all associates. I...

  9. ventilators vs ambubag

    getoverit replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it might have a high pressure alarm sound if the pressures overcame the alarm settings. but until we investigate a high pressure alarm could be anything from a plug, ptx or a kink in the vent...

  10. ventilators vs ambubag

    getoverit replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Good job and quick thinking. You said that his sats immediately returned to the 90s after placing him on the vent...so what would have been different if you used the ambubag? probably nothing. mom's...

  11. A few (somewhat embarrassing) questions?

    getoverit replied to eaRNed's topic in General Nursing

    1. depends on the study, but the main reason is to reduce the risk of aspiration. 2. there are lots of websites for ekgs. ecglibrary.com is a good place to start. 3. depends on what specialty. I"d...

  12. Mac users' experiences with ECCO

    getoverit replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a Mac user and wouldn't go back to PC for anything. Congrats on your job! You'll love it! anyway, I would think that your hospital would provide time during your orientation to complete the ECCO...

  13. worst death you've seen

    getoverit replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    worst death would have to be qualified as the "goriest" or the most tragic. I've seen several people pour flammable liquid on themselves and light it up. Those were incredibly horrible, they each...

  14. Panicked!!! HIV/AIDS, HepB, HepC risk?

    getoverit replied to rntobeme's topic in General Nursing

    rntobeme, I appreciate the fact that you're genuinely worried, the other posters are correct that your "risk" is extremely low and it is an over-reaction. to put it in context, I had blood from an...

  15. Do you know a nurse who worked at a Veterans Administration hospital?

    getoverit replied to mikethern's topic in Government, Military

    Not true. The VA has an extensive list of insurance options, some have dental/vision and others don't. You would be able to pick whichever plan worked

  16. Adenosine vs. Cardizem in tachy med/surg pt.

    getoverit replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside (remember ATP and the Krebs cycle from A&P?). that's why it has such a short half-life, our bodies burn up trillions of molecules every second in order to...

  17. Best ICU for future flight nurse?

    getoverit replied to hockeynpolo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Surgical/neuro-trauma is good. I work in MICU, do lots of vents, CVCs, art lines, every kind of drain imaginable, IABPs, PA caths, etc. I've never seen anything on the helicopter that I haven't seen...

  18. Military Flight Nursing?

    getoverit replied to jd2nurse's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I've only flown rotor wing but I would love to be able to join the USAFR and do evacuation flights like you described. I've looked into it, talked to recruiters, etc...but I was in the military and...

  19. RN/Paramedic on a Rig?

    getoverit replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Good questions. yes, there are great advantages to being an RN/EMT-P in a prehospital setting. You have an expanded understanding of disease processes and medications. Also, as a nurse you have more...

  20. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

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

    You are one of the most profoundly ignorant people I have ever conversed with. You do nothing but contradict yourself and vomit useless talking points. There is no reason to continue this discussion,...

  21. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

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

    "get over it" is an aviation reference...not anything insulting towards anybody. If you don't understand that, it's not my problem. I beg to differ about the personal attacks and you have absolutely...

  22. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

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

    You seem to have a serious problem with reading comprehension. Among the things you misquote/misunderstand (and I definitely don't have the time to address all of them....I doubt anyone does, but...

  23. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

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

    Also, in answer to your question. Yes I own my home and pay property taxes. I am involved in my community, although I'm sure most of us could do more. and I will give credit where it's due: you are...

  24. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

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

    I was hoping you'd have a chance to respond. there may be 2500+ paramedics in LA county, but you mentioned the LAFD which does have 242 by their own records. And you were bashing fire departments,...

  25. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

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

    Your quote: In California, LA is a great example of that because it is too much trouble to teach over 2000 FD Paramedics how to look for ST elevation. http://file.lacounty.gov/bos/supdocs/17749.pdf I...