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  1. Medic09

    Best advanced ekg resource

    Medic09 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Understanding 12-Lead EKGs from Brady, by Beasley and West is pretty good. Also, I would post this over at FlightWeb, in the General Forums. The nurses and medics over there do this stuff all the...
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    Looking for BSN accelerated programs

    Medic09 replied to raysa84's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you are a second-degree student (already have a Baccalaureate in something), many four-year programs will offer some help. It basically means that you'll come into the program for the 'core...
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    Medic09 replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    From an old guy (with three daughters), I say the same. But set him straight directly and right away. As in, 'I do not want you to use my cell phone or to contact me socially.' If that solves it,...
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    Where to get a BSN?

    Medic09 replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask a different question: do you really need a BSN? I got my BSN as a second degree student, but I wasn't an RN yet. At the time I believed that I would need a BSN specifically to apply to...
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    An Online MSN -NP program?

    Medic09 replied to smileysenior's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Okay, Chelsea, you got my attention. WHY did you apply to 36 programs? Isn't that a bit tedious, and expensive?
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    List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    Medic09 replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    YellowBone, if you just copy and paste it here then it will be available for all to peruse. That might be most helpful. I, for one, would like to just look through and see who's there.
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    Older Nursing Student 1st Timer

    Medic09 replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My wife and I live in SF. Maybe we can get a coffee some
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    A Thanksgiving Message

    Medic09 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Mom! That was worthy. I'm already passing it
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    Older Nursing Student 1st Timer

    Medic09 replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I work part of the time in the ED at St. Vincent. Usually Monday nights and alternate Sunday nights. I fly part time for Med Flight out of ABQ. We do fixed-wing, long range transports of all...
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    Paramedics in the ER

    Medic09 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    15251, my eyes are wide open, and see very well what goes on. I've been a medic student; in three different frameworks in two countries. I've been the training officer for an ALS service. I've...
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    Lactation Consultant

    Medic09 replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hell no, I've never seen it! It isn't impossible. I remember old Rabbi Schwartz from the Geula section of Jerusalem used to advise new mothers about nursing. He had circumcised most of their sons,...
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    Older Nursing Student 1st Timer

    Medic09 replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey John, How goes the program? I did the opposite commute for 16 months, SF to ABQ to do the program at UNM. Oddly, SFCC was waitlisted, but UNM took me right away as a second degree student and in...
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    Male Nursing Student Needs Some Advice

    Medic09 replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just saw this. Late, I know. Anyway, if you're still wanting something that will strap to your thigh, you need to be looking for a tactical medic's leg bag. Usually they hang from the belt and strap...
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    Ok seasoned nurses, I have a question!

    Medic09 replied to gagurl's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you can see your problem isn't unique! I use Curel lotion during the shift, just because it works for me and isn't all that expensive. I just bought a multi-pack at Sam's Club that should hold...
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    Paramedics in the ER

    Medic09 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    BTW, did ya notice all the nurses gathered round to watch the medics duke it out for their
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    Paramedics in the ER

    Medic09 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    Well, I guess we'll continue to disagree on some of this. I'm a bit surprised that you, as a medic and nurse, think that medics can step right into the nursing role in the ED. For one thing, I see...
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    Paramedics in the ER

    Medic09 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    I have to disagree. Although I don't think it is hard for a good medic to learn to be an ED nurse; there is still much that is different about nursing, even in the ED setting. I think I'm a pretty...
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    Paramedics in the ER

    Medic09 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    I know my wife still thinks at least one medic is pretty
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    Common Medications

    Medic09 replied to abcdefghijKIRA's topic in Emergency

    Add Integrilin to the list. And Ativan! NO ED can operate long without Ativan! Blood products. I think Metoprolol is more common in our dept. than Labetolol. Fentanyl rounds out the list with the...
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    Question about thankyou letter

    Medic09 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Prompt action shows you will be diligent and conscientious on the job, as well. My is don't put it off. Also, keep it short and sweet. Thank you for the opportunity at the interview, express your...
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    Low Blood Sugar. D50?

    Medic09 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing in the evening. The corollary to 'treat the patient, not the monitor' is 'treat the patient, not the protocol.' No protocol is an absolute. IF your facility doesn't...
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    Question about rocephin

    Medic09 replied to PedsAtHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure this is done safely, but I could see caution (or too much caution) given that Lido is a potent cardiac drug which can induce (as well as suppress) arrhythmias. Of course, many of our meds...
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    Wow. 6 Hours down the toilet...

    Medic09 replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    Very common med here in the US. So, what is it in New Zealand? Was the prescribing physician not from NZ then? It is very common for a drug to live by different names in different countries. The...
  24. Medic09

    Studer Group

    Medic09 replied to nord11's topic in General Nursing

    That's a tough thing to laugh about! You must have nerves of steel. My head used to spin from the traffic around Boston (commuting from Worcester), especially around the Big
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    Paramedics in the ER

    Medic09 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    BTW, if someone wants a good idea what a good paramedic does over a span of time, check out Peter Canning's blog: