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  1. Medic09

    IV Administration problems - Roller clamp vs Pump

    Medic09 replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    For straight rehydrations, what's so hard about a roller clamp? You need to know how many drops/ml set you're using, do some simple math and watch the drip chamber and your watch for 15 seconds. All...
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    What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

    Medic09 replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Nursing

    Most times, my wife is home and so the dogs are untended for only an hour or two between her leaving for work in the morning and me arriving home. You're working daytime shifts. The dogs can't stay...
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    New grad moving to New Mexico need help finding hospitals who will take new grads

    Medic09 replied to MystCheli's topic in General Nursing

    First off, we better check you geography! El Paso is in the far south. Actually, it is in TEXAS; though right near Las Cruces, NM. Farmington is in the far north, in the Four Corners near the...
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    What degree is best for a new nursing student? CNL, BSN or RN?

    Medic09 replied to jdb156's topic in General Nursing

    IF all things are nearly equal (time and $$$ required), I say that the higher degree is always good. ADN, BSN, or MSN - the bedside care is the same. You still time and patient contact to learn good...
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    Critical care nurses... what resources would you recommend?

    Medic09 replied to tiggerdagibit's topic in General Nursing

    All the good suggestions were covered. There are, of course, some good nursing CC text's; but that isn't what you asked for. As for EKGs, your new colleagues can certainly teach you. If you want a...
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    Did you have any other options?

    Medic09 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    Worked twenty great years in formal and informal education. Still work as a paramedic/flight medic in addition to nursing. Community work in the Jewish community (unpaid but near-full time
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    Nurse and Firefighter

    Medic09 replied to mfisher6's topic in General Nursing

    Never been a firefighter, but I continue working as a paramedic outside along with nursing in-house. I think outside is a lot more fun, but ultimately I need both for the balance. A few of our...
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    What are the boundaries to help a pt that is not assigned to you?

    Medic09 replied to Nurse523's topic in General Nursing

    nanacarol, I agree with everything you've said. When I work, we are all regularly stepping in and getting it done for the patients. That isn't the original poster's question at all. Please read the...
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    What are the boundaries to help a pt that is not assigned to you?

    Medic09 replied to Nurse523's topic in General Nursing

    So far, you've all missed the point of the question. The poster said she was reading on 'legal issues'. So the question was relating to 'duty to act', not to 'being a good team player.' Academically,...
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    Emergency Med Dispatch???

    Medic09 replied to SunRose7's topic in General Nursing

    I think those last comments are on the money. The exception would be if you're talking about a sleepy little town somewhere that does its own combined PD/VFD/EMS dispatch. I worked in an EMS service...
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    Emergency Med Dispatch???

    Medic09 replied to SunRose7's topic in General Nursing

    It's likely folks here don't have any experience with EMD. I would find and ask on an EMS
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    TECHS VEIN LOCKING

    Medic09 replied to Dionyonce's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, it all comes down to local scope and/or institutional policy. But there isn't any reason that a tech can't learn to safely work with an IV. Outside the hospital, EMT-Intermediates start...
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    Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    Medic09 replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    The biggest problem, BTW, is that some patients can't help laughing at a guy in that cap and white skirt. I think it's the hairy legs, or maybe the clumsy
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    Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    Medic09 replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    Like the first answer said... I've never had a problem. Walk in, respect your patient, introduce yourself respectably, do the job. As for the docs, they just expect me to do good, efficient care. If...
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    Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

    Medic09 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Might there also be a role here for someone in spiritual care - chaplain, the patient's spiritual guide (minister or whatever). For some individuals and cultures, this gets to be a point where there...
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    Tipped?

    Medic09 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Ditto, more than 50% of the
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    CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    Medic09 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    Okay, I'm next. 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5.
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    Tipped?

    Medic09 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    In my pastoral care position, I often refuse an 'honorarium' or tip, but suggest that they donate it to our organization. I think that is fine. In the Jewish community it is quite common to donate...
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    When do you wear eye protection?

    Medic09 replied to linda2097's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Linda! My optometrist has some of the same products; I just haven't gotten round to pricing and budgeting for a
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    When do you wear eye protection?

    Medic09 replied to linda2097's topic in Emergency

    Not often enough. Really. Since I wear eyeglasses, I've gotten complacent and skip the shields or goggles. Eyeglasses are NOT sufficient protection, but many of us trust them all the same. I need...
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    Fewer RNs, more support staff in the ED?

    Medic09 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    Ditto to JBudd and Gila. Direct, repeated contact with patients and their families has measured benefits (evidence) and intuitive benefits - for me and the patient both. I would also be afraid that...
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    Round of applause for nurses who dont tolerate negative behavior

    Medic09 replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, just makes me realize again how fortunate I am. I'm in the ER, and work with the ER docs, hospitalists, specialists, admitting docs like the Family Practice folks from outside. No one behaves...
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    Tipped?

    Medic09 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    A few years ago one of our flight crews transported a Middle Eastern potentate who had coded while partying in a certain city known for its casinos. He was now on a vent, and a nephew came to...
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    Replacement Nursing Pin

    Medic09 replied to Ephemera's topic in General Nursing

    Is this the place?
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    Replacement Nursing Pin

    Medic09 replied to Ephemera's topic in General Nursing

    How about the college or college alumni office? Also, oddly enough, peruse Ebay. The strangest things show up