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    Any Muslim surgical technologist/scrub nurses in allnurses?

    Medic09 replied to Lailah000's topic in General Nursing

    If you do a search of the forums, you'll find there were other threads where Muslim nurses asked and discussed similar questions. You may find it helpful and
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    Oro pharyngeal airway question

    Medic09 replied to b_segal_b_segal's topic in Emergency

    Gila already said it all. Just remember to have your suction handy, if available. If the patient still has a gag reflex, insertion of the OPA could bring up a
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    Passed the CEN exam today!

    Medic09 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Good
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    In need of ED RN

    Medic09 replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Emergency

    Well, again I am not validating what was done, but... I've had those times when my patient got held in the ER just because I was called off to something evolving - trauma, MI, etc. When I got back to...
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    In need of ED RN

    Medic09 replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Emergency

    Hourly checks until under 250 or so seems pretty standard. So, was the sugar much higher, combined with an overwhelmed ED, so maybe the nurse figured it would be safe to leave it for a while? Was she...
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    Best Joke of the Day!

    Medic09 posted a topic in Emergency

    ENA and American College of Surgeons issued a joint statement discouraging people who are not sick from coming to the ED due to the risks of the potential flu pandemic. Yeah, that'll work.
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    CEUs

    Medic09 replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    Try signing up for some courses as well. Whatever kind of nursing you do, there are likely one and two day courses related to your work. Employers often pay for this. I just did TNCC. Hospital pays...
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    Length of er orientation?

    Medic09 replied to SueNYC's topic in Emergency

    6 months where I
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    40,0000 for RN program

    Medic09 replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    That is an insane amount of money for an undergraduate degree, unless you're attending a well-ranked school for four years. A good state school should cost much less in most places. It is...
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    ER nursing education

    Medic09 replied to mrvlegov's topic in Emergency

    Well, you've already taken the basic ENA sponsored courses, so not much left that way. And you clearly see yourself the problem isn't 'courses' or 'certs'; it is experience. I know you're a single...
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    Army Medic to Nurse? Anyone have experience?

    Medic09 replied to dust_off75's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to WSH-RN. You army guys should go for an RN with what you've already learned and done. I was an infantry medic in the IDF; after that a street medic and flight medic (FP-C) here in the US....
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    Protective Eyewear + Rx glasses

    Medic09 replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's about the answer! You could also check out sporting goods and outdoor equipment stores. A serious optometrist might also have
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    just failed for the 5th time...need help getting back on track

    Medic09 replied to -alwaysbelieve-'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In addition to cali's suggestions... 1. Find someone to watch the kids for two hours several times a week. Go somewhere ELSE, like a library, and study undisturbed. My wife had to do that for...
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    Does anyone have a non-nursing specific Bachelors degree?

    Medic09 replied to eirnwilli's topic in General Nursing

    BSc in Health Sciences, degree for paramedics. Got me into an Accelerated/Second Degree BSN program and skipped all the prereqs. Got my BSN in 16 months - faster than I could have done by going to...
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    CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

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

    Isn't CTRN somewhat redundant after you've got
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    Medic09 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Simba, you have now confused two distinct issues. Few would dispute that aquiring certs and degrees is a good thing, overall. Few would dispute that continuing one's education and training is good...
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    Bariatric Patients

    Medic09 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    That, of course, is simply inexcusable and reprehensible. Respect and kindness are the few skills that we can apply equally to all patients and presentations. But the technical difficulties do not...
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    Bariatric Patients

    Medic09 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Sockeye, my post was harsh. It was harsh because it was blunt; not because it lacked empathy. These people are far more likely to die of trauma or comorbid diseases because their obesity (aside from...
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    Bariatric Patients

    Medic09 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Quite simply, there is a real limit to what we can do. The money and resources aren't there. We were recently talking about this, my wife and I. I commented how often I've wanted to go up to one of...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    Medic09 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly you, yourself, haven't been there. The flashy Marine dress uniforms are for making a statement when needed and appropriate. On the job, it is an entirely different order of business. Ask a...
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    Name Badge Credentials

    Medic09 replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Dress uniforms only. And (speaking from long ago experience) combat operators do not wear 'badges of honor'. Never on the job. Not only for tactical reasons, but because we believe our attitude and...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    Medic09 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Simba, I've been the higher education (post HS) route three complete turns now. Certs and board certifications in two professions. Not counting military education and certs. About 11 years of...
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    Medic09 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    To each their own. I'm with caliotter. Our hospital forgot to put BSN on my ID over a year ago. I never bothered to change it. The patients don't notice or care, I'm quite sure. My colleagues don't...
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    jehni1000

    Medic09 replied to jehni1000's topic in General Nursing

    Christine is right; you need to write clearly if you expect folks to understand and respond helpfully. Isn't clear communication an important nursing skill? Okay, now I'll take a stab at this. Where...
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    Associate Degree or Direct Entry Masters?

    Medic09 replied to clenz's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I understand avoiding debt. I finished my BSN with none, and that feels really good these days. I don't understand the other objections. So what if she has an MSN with no experience?...