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  1. Rules for the ER (long)

    robfall replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    IF you can scream "I'm in shock" at the top of your lungs: you're

  2. Rules for the ER (long)

    robfall replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    If you are drunk/high or haven't bathed in weeks; please don't hit on my female coworkers. You'll end up with my male, middle aged self as your

  3. sf bay area transportation advise

    robfall replied to nicunewgrad's topic in California Nursing

    The best source for information regarding public transit in the Bay Area: http://www.511.org/. use the 'trip planner' under the transit drop

  4. You Know the patient is going bad when...

    robfall replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    Any report begins; "I'm really sorry about

  5. Excelsior Lifespan Psych Exam Help!

    robfall replied to ladycrafter14's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The main point of this course is; development continues across the entire lifespan. Be familiar with the various theories of development: esp. Piaget and Eriksen. Don't stress you can do

  6. The Unwritten Rules of Nursing

    robfall replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never say: I haven't seen (fill in name of PITA frequent patient) lately, for he will appear within the

  7. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

    robfall replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Perhaps the issue is a basic misunderstanding of how EMS/ambulance service works. There are essentially two levels of service: 1. Non-emergency transports; i.e patients being transported for...

  8. "Private" CPNE workshops?

    robfall replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The one I took is run by an Excelsior graduate; Tina in CA. It involved four days of review, testing strategies and practice stations. I found it to be more useful than the Excelsior workshop. Passed...

  9. Pals And Acls

    robfall replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Also; yes you can take these course's as an

  10. Pals And Acls

    robfall replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS = Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS = Pediatric Advanced Life Suport. These are both specialty certifications; not required for licensure. Usually required to work in ED/CCU

  11. Nitrospray for Respiratory Distress?

    robfall replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NTG is also used to treat CHF/pulmonary edema. It's a quick way to reduce cardiac

  12. CPNE Failure

    robfall replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry to hear about your CPNE outcome; I failed the first time as well. In terms of practical advice: Apply for a new date as soon as possible. Take a day or two for yourself, and de-stress. Invest...

  13. Excelsior questions :)

    robfall replied to MadamMermaid's topic in LPN to RN

    Just finished Excelsior's prgram; passed CPNE last weekend. Most of the info you're looking for is on the schools website. Short version: 1. You're transcripts will be reviewed to see what credit you...

  14. Can the Union make the hospital fire nurses?

    robfall replied to shastacicuRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a general rule; a closed shop means union membership is a condition of employment. For those who have a moral or religious objection to membership; a 'fee payer' status is usually available. Your...

  15. Let's play I Remember When.....

    robfall replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    From the EMS side; using MAST pants on hypotensive patients. And having the ED staff cut them off! Cleaning contaminated MAST at the local self serve car wash. Using EOA's instead of ET for codes....

  16. How do you get all this info for the CPNE organized? How did you EC grads do it? Help

    robfall replied to rehab nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tina (west coast) and Lynn both offer valuble prepatory

  17. When don't you insert an ET tube?

    robfall replied to greatshakes's topic in Emergency

    My mistake; it's NGT's that you don't insert with this

  18. When don't you insert an ET tube?

    robfall replied to greatshakes's topic in Emergency

    A basilar skull fx; d/t possibility of defect in sinus floor. ET can end up in the sinus

  19. has anyone taken micro through ec??

    robfall replied to 1dreday's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is only one test involved; which you take when you feel ready. A test outline and study guide are available for free on Excelsiors website. There are also several commercial test prep services...

  20. has anyone taken micro through ec??

    robfall replied to 1dreday's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Took micro and A&P through EC within the past 6 months; found both to be difficult, but doable. If you plan on pursuing a BSN; you'll need to take these subjects someplace with a lab component for...

  21. ER RNs vs. Paramedics

    robfall replied to leslieanne's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry about it; paramedics have a wide variety of names or abbreviations (EMT-P, MICP, PM, etc). Which is used depends on location and local practice. Also, you can point out to your brother...

  22. ER RNs vs. Paramedics

    robfall replied to leslieanne's topic in General Nursing

    Hi; this sort of attitude is common for new paramedics; it's a function of the technical & procedural emphasis of EMS training. A few years of street experience will usually cure it; the best...

  23. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

    robfall replied to DanaS's topic in General Nursing

    While it may seem less valid coming from a nonsmoker; 'just quit' is an important breakover point in the process of quitting. I was able to stop smoking after I realized that I could control the...

  24. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

    robfall replied to DanaS's topic in General Nursing

    2-4 packs/day for 20+ years; smoke free for 4 years now. No one method works for everyone who is trying to quit. The most important advice I can give is to keep trying, no matter how hopeless it...

  25. Excelsior College and CRNA

    robfall replied to deannicholas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    (LOL) Actually, it's a good simile. I agree that time spent providing bedside care would be an absolute before going on to a specialty education program. Also; I apologize for hijacking Dean's