SpaceCoastRN

SpaceCoastRN

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  1. Scrubs and Shoe recomendations

    SpaceCoastRN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I only wear aviator scrubs they are like indestructible and never fade. And I will never wear any shoes besides my super birkis by Birkenstock. My wife swears by Dansko for the shoes though. I will...

  2. Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    SpaceCoastRN replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Hmm I tried to add a pix there of the skulls but got an ad instead,

  3. Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    SpaceCoastRN replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    http://www.google.com/m/products/catalog?q=super+birki+with+skulls&hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&prmd=imvns&biw=320&bih=417&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=59329452897...

  4. Shoes. Yes. Shoes.

    SpaceCoastRN replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I wear the black super birkis with skulls alternated with plain black super birkis. Wonderful

  5. Travel to R Adams Cowley?

    SpaceCoastRN posted a topic in Travel

    I am interested in doing an ER travel position, this is one I would be interested in. Anyone know what travel agency is utilized here. I have 3 years ED/trauma as an RN; +19 years as a paramedic....

  6. Aviator Scrub Sizing

    SpaceCoastRN replied to One2gofst's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am 6' 200 lbs. Normally I wear 34 jeans. I comfortably wear medium shirt and pants. I do add 2" to the shirts though as I don't want the risk of hearing omg I see your underwear when bending over...

  7. why and how can people abuse the ER?

    SpaceCoastRN replied to esunada's topic in Emergency

    The awesome thing about that is we had someone do the exact same thing you listed recently. When our registration dept. does there thing it includes scanning a photo ID into the system which the...

  8. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    SpaceCoastRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of the more interesting responses I have heard was to the question "Do you have any history of medical problems?", to a young female in her late teens. Mom of early 30's and grandma in her 50's...

  9. why and how can people abuse the ER?

    SpaceCoastRN replied to esunada's topic in Emergency

    The interesting thing too, is that some of the most abusive and demanding patients are the people that utilize the ED as their free health clinic. And it is always a massive pain when taking care of...

  10. CEN!!!!!!

    SpaceCoastRN replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

    I took the CEN about a year ago, I only studied one book after attending a prep review. Which was more of a review than new information (other than the treatment of an iron OD, had no idea..)....

  11. CEN

    SpaceCoastRN replied to ashonman's topic in Emergency

    I took the CEN last December passing with a 97%. I attended a CEN review course by Mark Boswell and would highly advise the same if you get a chance. I thought the test was quite easy after the prep...

  12. How do I renew my RN license (first time)???

    SpaceCoastRN replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in General Nursing

    A nice easy way to submit your CEUs with with the website CEbroker.com once you subscribe to their service most CEU vendors will automatically upload to them and the State of Florida can check it...

  13. Has anyone attended a CEN prep course.

    SpaceCoastRN replied to Boonietunes's topic in Emergency

    I attended one of Mark's review courses last year. Excellent use of your time and money. He presents information well, provides the only book you will need for passing the CEN and will give your...

  14. Ever see "FULL LET" for code status?

    SpaceCoastRN replied to shygoofyone's topic in General Nursing

    lidocaine epinephrine topical..that way they don't feel the

  15. TNCC...whose been through it, what did you learn?

    SpaceCoastRN replied to Noimanurse's topic in Emergency

    TNCC was an okay class. It focuses on trauma care along the lines of EMS courses such as BTLS/ITLS/PHTLS. With that it adds including family into the treatment and pain control. The course I took...

  16. What scrubs do you like best?

    SpaceCoastRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So far I've worn Landau, Koi (the men's line of course) and Skechers. But the best hands down for utility and quality are Aviator Scrubs http://www.aviatorscrubs.com/ they have the look and feel of a...

  17. Shoes for Men in Nursing

    SpaceCoastRN replied to Shotty's topic in General Nursing

    My wife swears by Dansko. Eventually I will try them, until then every night I wear Reeboks called On The Clock II. You can usually pick them up for around $40. They are absolutely wonderful. I...

  18. My Aching Feet

    SpaceCoastRN replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    Do yourself a favor, go to JC Penny and check out the Reebok On the Clock II's. They are not the most attractive shoe known to man (or woman), but I have had zero foot issues wearing them through...

  19. What is the most common chief complaint or diagnosis in your ED?

    SpaceCoastRN replied to QueensNurseNY's topic in Emergency

    The dollar stores require money for the product though, much easier to visit the local ED when you have no funds or even a plan to

  20. IV forms of Zofran and Decadron given PO???

    SpaceCoastRN replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    This is interesting. I was faced with this at about 0400 today. I just gave Decadron IM as the pharmacist is horrible to deal with and insisted I would need to give 50 ml of the oral suspension to...

  21. EZ IO hurts

    SpaceCoastRN replied to jonmedic101's topic in General Nursing

    I have placed several EZIO's and I can't even recall how many standard IO's in my day. EZIO is definitely a better device and I have had conscious patients relate that it was less discomfort than a...

  22. Using Demerol in the ED

    SpaceCoastRN replied to mandasueRN's topic in Emergency

    Meperidine was just taken out of our facility also with an auto substitution for

  23. Family Feud question today.....

    SpaceCoastRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    #1 should have been

  24. Need advice on career path to flight nursing

    SpaceCoastRN posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Greetings! I have been working in the emergency department setting since graduating nursing school in June. My previous career has been Fire Rescue / EMS, as a paramedic since 1993. I always loved...

  25. What do ICU nurses do?

    SpaceCoastRN replied to mcpnurse's topic in Critical Care

    It must be because it is late. I was thinking why in the hell would someone make a website named that...mistaking the "q" for a g...got a good laugh out of it