Dave ARNP

Dave ARNP

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  1. But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

    Dave ARNP replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Back before my day women carried the baby and plowed the lower 40. Sometimes minus the horse/donkey. Tell'em to get over it, get moving and be glad their not wearing a saddle. Dave, who finds that to...

  2. A short, hot love story

    Dave ARNP replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Nursing Humor

    Aww... Someone knows the ^real^ me :)

  3. Drug Seeking Patients

    Dave ARNP replied to Stormy62's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    While that is alot of Demerol, I have used more. The other day we sent a pt. a two week supply of IV Dilaudid from home infusion. How much were they toating around in the car? Around 35,000 Mg. Home...

  4. Drug Seeking Patients

    Dave ARNP replied to Stormy62's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Yesterday was Kids-r-fun day for not getting into "that" debate. Today will be mine. However, I must say a couple things before I go. 1. Any MD in primary care that states he will not become a pain...

  5. Elective C-sections

    Dave ARNP replied to Altra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While my hospital doesn't do c-sections for non medical reasons, many patients request them. Probably a higher number than who want to even think about labor. Why? Reputation. Two of the OB docs, my...

  6. Methadone and Stadol

    Dave ARNP replied to BBnurse34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please always scream at ANY practitioner that orders Stadol or Nubain for a recovering drug addict. These drugs will basically have the effect of Narcan for these types of pts. Fentanyl, MSO4,...

  7. 2 year old prescribed Risperdal?

    Dave ARNP replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in Psychiatric

    As usual, I'm late jumping in... However, where on Earth did this doc get his training? My office sees a ton of ADHD kids, and yes... Some parents bring in 2yr olds. However, I would in no way feel...

  8. how long do i

    Dave ARNP replied to catz's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm getting in on this late, but just thought I would chime in. What you expeirenced with Zoloft is not that uncommon, but is also not something most people have to worry about. I would chalk it up...

  9. A short, hot love story

    Dave ARNP replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Nursing Humor

    You know its flu... there was no part about leaving a $20 on the desk. Lets face it, if that were talking about a spouse.... half of the story would be fictional or omitted.

  10. The pussycat

    Dave ARNP replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Nursing Humor

    And this is the reasons why vets need their OWN medical center....... Dave

  11. They don't walk on water

    Dave ARNP replied to Coldfoot's topic in Nursing Humor

    I sent this to my MD wife. Even she liked it. Dave PS: Are you ever getting out of that Biology book, Pookie?

  12. When did we become???

    Dave ARNP replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No... I do not get offended when a pt. refers to me as their NP. I do however... Well, it really just annoys me but, I wish we could educate our pts so that they don't refer to us their doctor. That...

  13. When did we become???

    Dave ARNP replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's a whole other thread when you get into the topic of MD in training. I'm afraid I get a little to tart when people say that. I usually say "No... I've already completed my education." I then...

  14. Gotcha !!!

    Dave ARNP replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    Someone help me out of the floor. LOL

  15. A graduate nurse..........

    Dave ARNP replied to debRNo1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Graduate nurse = me 1 year out of NP school. Expeirenced nurse = me now. Wait... thats not true. I still do most of the graduate stuff. And I have soo many refrence book in my bag I practically...

  16. Dealing with Citibank

    Dave ARNP posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Enjoy Customer Service, Please... My aunt died this past January. CitiBank billed her for February and March for their monthly service charge on her credit card, and then added late fees and...

  17. The NUN

    Dave ARNP replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm just not going to say a word. Dave

  18. It's all how you say it!

    Dave ARNP replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dave

  19. What do ER and Acute Care NP's Do?

    Dave ARNP replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Very! Depending on where you are, NPs may not get privilages, may have to be supervised, or may be able to function ind.

  20. What do ER and Acute Care NP's Do?

    Dave ARNP replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an ACNP as well as a FNP. Doc and I see pts in the office, and should they need admitted, doc or myself will follow them in the hospital. We both, also come into ER and treat our pts should...

  21. What NOT to do!

    Dave ARNP replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Humor

    The correct medical term would be mental midget.

  22. How do you encourage rooming in???

    Dave ARNP replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm still voting for mandatory birth control with a test required to conceive. Anyone with me on that one? I have you my vote, everyone in my families vote... and the entire nsg staff at my hospitals...

  23. When did we become???

    Dave ARNP replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At that point East, see my signature: "Do you want to speak to the doctor in charge? Or perhaps to the Nurse Practitioner who can actually explain to you whats going on?" Kinda hold out your badge,...

  24. "Dear God " ...

    Dave ARNP replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    Simply adorable! Must pass this on!

  25. need advice please

    Dave ARNP replied to RRMLPN's topic in Cardiac

    Okay... Let me give you a little story/advice here. I, myself I had a cardiac episode and after treatment in ER was discharged and referred to the cardiologist that I asked the NP in ER to refer me...