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    Nurses in law?

    Medic09 replied to JMMagana18's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the specific example you brought up, but it certainly makes sense. Law has many specialized areas. We live in a litigious society. That means there is plenty to do in any areas of...
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    tuition reimbursement

    Medic09 replied to sunshiney's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in rural or underserved areas, state gov'ts sometimes offer loan repayment. A few of my classmates looked at that. The military will sometimes offer good terms, as
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    Paramedics in the ER

    Medic09 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    I have stated elsewhere that paramedics can have a hard time to shifting mentality to the in-house environment. They can have a hard time shifting mentality to nursing, which is a quite different...
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    Military Nursing

    Medic09 replied to egv08's topic in General Nursing

    I would just point out that the opportunities vary a bit among the service branches. And recruiters are notorious for promising the moon. I worked under a Chief Flight Nurse who switched from the...
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    quik combo electrode placement

    Medic09 replied to ltrnkoczydeux's topic in General Nursing

    Since this is an engineering question (and you've already received contradictory answers! ), the best source is always the manufacturer. There's usually a rep or customer support group that answers...
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    hyperglycemia algorithm

    Medic09 replied to shiriin's topic in General Nursing

    Shiriin, maybe you need to be looking for a 'sliding scale'? Are you looking for corrective dosing of insulin for hyperglycemia, or some other actions? BTW, the use of a simple algorithm or sliding...
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    ICU or ED -trying to decide

    Medic09 replied to audreyhepburn's topic in General Nursing

    Why not go hang out there for a shift or two and see what you
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    What Med-Surg Textbook do you use at your school?

    Medic09 replied to RN 2 B's topic in General Nursing

    We used Lewis, et al. I think it is quite good. I own another, but I'm happy with
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    anyone??????

    Medic09 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    At least one of my classmates did it. My wife got through med school that way, before we met. Her kids were in HS. BUT, it isn't for everyone. It could make some folks a basket case, to be
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    Quick survey question

    Medic09 replied to zzsweetyzz's topic in General Nursing

    50 Male MVAs (motorcycle and car):
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    stepping over the line?

    Medic09 replied to Nurse Judy's topic in General Nursing

    You all are her family, now. When I was in peds for a short time I had a little boy who had short gut and contact precautions. Was in the hospital for months. His social development was noticeably...
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    Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

    Medic09 replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    FP-C board certified Flight Paramedic (corollary to CFRN), issued by http://www.certifiedflightparamedic.org/ mordechai NREMT-P, FP-C,
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    I'm thinking about a career change and need advice. CPA to RN (Male)

    Medic09 replied to CPAtoRN?'s topic in General Nursing

    Guy, straight, happily married, kids, previous successful careers. Like many, I started my love with patient-care as a combat medic doing it all. In our own little ED, on my shift alone (something...
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    Facility vs ground transport pay comparison

    Medic09 replied to OutWest's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I don't know much about ground transport, but the air transport industry has been plagued with 'fly by night' companies that really aren't ready to employ or provide patient care. We have way too...
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    Anyone graduated early?

    Medic09 replied to tripletrouble03's topic in General Nursing

    +1, Right on! I was a HS drop-out. I also went back to finish (NOT a GED), eventually taught school, am a parent (3 out of 4 college grads), and an RN/Paramedic. DO NOT QUIT SCHOOL. It only makes...
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    Adenosine Help?????

    Medic09 replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the 'diagnostic use' of Adenosine is pretty common. As a new medic many years ago that was one of the unlisted uses we were taught. I've seen docs do it a few times, as well. There are...
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    Do you disclose a positive urine HCG?

    Medic09 replied to Salls25's topic in Emergency

    Okay, I'll start with, by your description, the doc is clearly a jerk. End of story. Now, there are, as you know some exceptional circumstances that can skew the test to positive. A man, for...
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    Does anyone have a 2nd job?

    Medic09 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I'll just point out that if you don't get REAL rest and recreation, you'll be a basket case right quick! My dad always worked two or three jobs. I've done the same over the years. So has my wife,...
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    UNM - Spring

    Medic09 replied to PsychiatricNP's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I think I got it figured out. That must be 8 from outside UNM. Most of my classmates had done freshman and sophomore years at UNM. Only a few (in addition to us second-degree folks) came from...
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    Paramedic school question...

    Medic09 replied to Indy1524's topic in General Nursing

    Gila may be right; certainly I was taught pretty serious pharm. as a medic. In fact, I didn't have to take it for my BSN because I had satisfied that requirement already. Nonetheless, this simply...
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    Paramedic school question...

    Medic09 replied to Indy1524's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so what are the two major kinds of stroke? Which drugs can be helpful for each? Why? What is the mechanism of action? Which can be contraindicated, and why? What other injuries or illnesses...
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    Need Help with Pediatrics Rotation

    Medic09 replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tait, was that the baby, or were you listening to your own nervous
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    UNM - Spring

    Medic09 replied to PsychiatricNP's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck guys! I'm a NM resident, and UNM CON grad from a year ago. The CON definately prefers NM residents, though I had a few classmates who were not. To give you an idea of size, my class was 60+...
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    Best way to RN?

    Medic09 replied to Iflew's topic in General Nursing

    I think you already got good responses. I will raise two points. 1. Find out if there is an accelerated second-degree track in your area. In my case, students were locally wait-listed, but I...
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    What are you thankful for?

    Medic09 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    ...because every shift I have a chance to be kind to someone. And I get paid for it! ...because I believe that every kindness we can share is our moment to share a little of God's love with another...