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  1. Medic09

    letter to potential ER employer...please read and critique! Thanks

    Medic09 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. ICU may even be a better start for your eventual goal. ED nurses need a lot of ICU skills, but not all the time. We tend to get rusty with ICU setups, then find ourselves needing...
  2. Medic09

    An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    Medic09 replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is no excuse for rude or negligent. None. Send that letter to the CNO of the hospital, with a request to be informed how they intend to address such a problem. I've done occasional triage. I...
  3. Medic09

    Prep for PALS

    Medic09 replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    More than enough time. Most folks I know don't prepare at all; but most of us are repeat offenders. Just relax, and read through the book once or twice. Nearly all the AHA material for providers...
  4. Medic09

    Any other EMS professionals turned nurses having issues!

    Medic09 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've also had some minor frustration as a nurse. Autonomy and being trusted is definitely different. I've had a doc say he'd trust me to intubate if need be (not actually allowed in-house); but then...
  5. Medic09

    moving to Santa Fe NM -

    Medic09 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi J! Thanks for the welcome! Missed ya. I'll have to come by and say hi. Are you working the usual shifts? 9Lives, Albuquerque is about one hour south of Santa Fe. Very easy, straight drive down...
  6. Medic09

    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    Medic09 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    It is my regular, daily transportation. I hardly ever drive a car, except when there's ice on the roads or to haul feed or the
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    moving to Santa Fe NM -

    Medic09 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Nursing

    What is it you'd like to know? Feels like a small town. One hospital, in effect, for most things. Beautiful location. Great hiking minutes outside town, even on the edge of town. Pretty high...
  8. Medic09

    Proper salutation for a NP?

    Medic09 replied to heatherhammy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I like "Shalom, how are you?"
  9. Medic09

    Difficulty intubating...

    Medic09 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Sweettooth, Remember that technique is everything. Almost. If you keep getting the same view, you need to change something in HOW you are creating that view. Get scheduled for OR time. If you...
  10. Medic09

    Employment problems?

    Medic09 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've heard there are jobs out here in NM. I'm a bit surprised that the rural docs in donormom's locale don't want NPs. That's exactly the environment NP was started
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    How to become an er np or surgical np?

    Medic09 replied to NursKam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All the programs I've looked at prepare for the FNP. Some prepare for FNP and ACNP. The last bit I don't know anything
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    How to become an er np or surgical np?

    Medic09 replied to NursKam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Vanderbilt is not brand new; but it is 'young'. There are a number of good schools running ENP curricula. There is, as of yet, no ENP board cert; so it is a bit of an open field. We were just...
  13. Medic09

    Emergency Nurse Practitioners

    Medic09 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would like to hear from graduates of ENP programs presently working. I am considering this route for myself. I know there is no ENP boarded specialty. I have found ENP programs that are...
  14. Medic09

    Fellow Illinois ER Nurse needs help! Friend missing last heard from in Citrus County

    Medic09 replied to knzygrl2's topic in Emergency

    According to newspaper reports on the 'net, this young lady has been
  15. Medic09

    Where in the US are ACNPs most in demand?

    Medic09 replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I take it the hospitals in Worcester (too many residents, I know) weren't any help? Back in my time, St. Vincent used PAs in the ER. I would have thought they'd look at NPs as well. I assume you've...
  16. Medic09

    Suggested Reading for New Grad entering the ER

    Medic09 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in Emergency

    IF you have time, I recommend picking up a paramedic textbook and perusing it. It still amazes me how much some nurses DON'T know about what the EMS crews are doing out there. Or maybe just look at...
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    how do I handle this

    Medic09 replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Based on what you described, you absolutely did the right thing! Caliotter answered well. Consider, too, that if she was on narcs that can affect mood, inhibitions, etc. So maybe she didn't respond...
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    WBC 19, Lactic Acid 3.2, but not septic?

    Medic09 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Just a side point. I mildly disagree with this statement. Those factors alone are enough to initiate a protocoled sepsis screening in many EDs, including ours. Also, the RR 20 would be borderline...
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    Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    Medic09 replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the encouragement guys. Right now I'm trying to figure out how to shovel more $$$ to our two kids in grad school who deserve the help. Going to a school that costs more than twice the...
  20. Medic09

    When did you decide to become an NP?

    Medic09 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I started thinking about it when I had a Chief Flight Nurse who was an ACNP. Now that I have a stronger itch to get a grad degree, I know I want to continue my clinical education. NP is the way to...
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    Vanderbilt Fall 2010 ACNP

    Medic09 replied to celclt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I may be applying for the ENP program for the next year. Wife and I haven't figured out how to PAY for it! Over $1000/credit! I didn't want that kind of debt at my age; but it is the program that...
  22. Medic09

    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Medic09 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    So, Zendude, how's your anxiety? Seriously, Good luck! That's a great vote of confidence. He wouldn't do it on his liability if he didn't think you're
  23. Medic09

    management of pre/eclampsia with magnesium sulphate.

    Medic09 replied to bluefabian's topic in Emergency

    Okay, we're both in ERs; which I assumed. The environment doesn't determine your rate of infusion; the urgency does. And in the ER you will certainly one day give Mag for cardiac (Torsades) or other...
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    management of pre/eclampsia with magnesium sulphate.

    Medic09 replied to bluefabian's topic in Emergency

    Really? When I call our pharmacy, I get an answer. Usually on the spot, while I wait on the phone. Occasionally they call be back quickly. Now, to your problem. Over what time were you planning on...
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    Quitting Medschool to go to Nursing

    Medic09 replied to Mr.York's topic in Nursing Career

    Take off at least six months to year. I say that as a nurse, medic, father, and career teacher. Take a breather. Find where your interests and aspirations really seem to point at this time in life....