Just wanted to get some opinions/thoughts from any ECRNs out there. I've heard some grumblings of late from some medics regarding some suspicious sounding diversions. Apparently an ECRN (or ECRNs?)...
I'm also starting the BSN program this fall . Your GPA is good but you should keep in mind that the majority of applicants will have comparable GPAs. What I think you should focus on at this point is...
Maybe I should've elaborated better. ASA is a part of the AHA/ACLS standard for ACS pt's . It is used to inhibit platelet aggregation in the hope that this will prevent the thrombus from becoming any...
I was talking to a recently graduated paramedic student the other day and he told me that they were being taught that you gave ASA to chest pain pt's for both anti platelet aggregation and...
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I once had a trauma transfer pt who had to be intubated because he couldn't tolerate being placed on the backboard. He had been hit in the head ( I don't remember with what) but was completely stable...
While talking to a coworker the other day the subject of starting a peripheral IV on the same extremity as a dialysis pts fistula or shunt came up. We know it's not allowed but we were not sure why...
I found out the other day that I have been accepted to UICs BSN program for fall 08 and I was wondering if anybody could answer some questions I have. The thing I'm most concerned with at the moment...