That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    StaRN Residency Program

    That Guy replied to Satori77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Its worth it if it is to you. Thats hard to determine. While Im not in the program I do help precept EDGE nurses, think StaRN for the ED. They have all said it is really nice just because it helps...
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    Is it jealousy ??

    That Guy replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your type of nurses are the scariest of the bunch. Think you dont make mistakes ( you do ) think everyone is jealous of you ( they aren't ) and that good nurses are born not made ( ******* please )....
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    Hours of sleep before work

    That Guy replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on if I am flipping between nights and days. Sometimes 2-3 sometimes 11. Yes my body hates me for
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    Investigating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

    That Guy replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    "But im allergic to capsaicin, haldol....etc etc" These patients really bug me some
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    falling asleep during nightshift

    That Guy replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    When I have to float to our freestanding EDs we are allowed to sleep, just have to clock
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    That Guy replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    Pain meds for
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    Raises?

    That Guy replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    I dont consider 1% every year a raise. Yet they preach it like they are some benevolent king spreading his gold unto the
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    Help me pick a surgery to observe!!

    That Guy replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Students

    CABG. I was able to see one as a student, standing on a stool over the pts head looking in to the chest the entire time while the CT surgeon explained what was going on. My legs/back/neck were killing...
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    Temple/Waco/Killeen area

    That Guy replied to That Guy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nope not too late at all. Thank you for that reinforcement though. Everyone I talk to says Waco and Temple/Belton are good, killeen is just a no
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    Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    That Guy replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Why stop there. Add some Lasix to it and it can be the all in one flush em out, heal em up
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    When is the best time for blood transfusion?

    That Guy replied to Davia's topic in General Nursing

    This on so many levels. The whole mentality of "this nurse didn't get this done" is stupid. So they didn't get it done, guess who will,
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    Should I appeal?

    That Guy replied to aaronadams92's topic in General Students

    Ah I remember that phase after I failed my class. Its everyones fault but my own. The teachers were out to get me, the tests were unfair, I didn't study enough because I just failed clinical. Except...
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    School Shootings

    That Guy replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    This. We glamorize it every single time. As an avid shooter, I love the idea of gun control. There are already so many things in place that SHOULD help but they are either not enforced or slip...
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    10 Ways Nurse Leaders Can Make Work Enjoyable for Staff

    That Guy replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    You wouldn't have to do any of this nonsense if you had the staffing right. This is all just gimmicks of pulling wool over the
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    Student Nurse take on ED rotation

    That Guy replied to Melilem's topic in General Students

    Uh oh StaRN, smells like HCA to me. Glad you liked it. It certainly isn't for everyone but it sure is
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    Legalities in Flight Emergencies

    That Guy replied to MNRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just help to your ability and what you are comfortable with. Know your limits and dont go doing any ball point pen crics on
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    Charles Cullen and Other Healthcare Serial Killers

    That Guy replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    More like not written the best. It feels like it bounces all over the
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    Disorderly conduct charge

    That Guy replied to baileej16's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Lets see hiding it from them or coming clean? Yeah I wouldn't hire you either. P.s. I got a disorderly conduct charge right before I started my program. It didn't affect my status at all because I...
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    Charles Cullen and Other Healthcare Serial Killers

    That Guy replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Blind Eye by James Stewart. Talks about a doctor who liked to kill people too and how he evaded the system for awhile. Little bit of a hard read but I enjoyed
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    Survey Monkey Employer Surveys.

    That Guy replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I never do them. While they claim to be anonymous I dont trust it at
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    Oxygen therapy in ED

    That Guy replied to nikki199's topic in Emergency

    To answer your question, I would say "whatever is necessary". Time will show you and give you experiences so you can answer that question easier. Sometimes you can just look at someone and know they...
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    On Call Vs. Commute

    That Guy replied to kpalo's topic in General Nursing

    I would take Job 2 also. Make some money out of school and pay some stuff off. Thats what im doing ( or did until my little monster came along
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    Relocating and salary negotiation

    That Guy replied to mmmidori's topic in General Nursing

    I'll sell you my house, we are leaving Denver because of what Klone said. It is getting way to expensive here on the peanuts that they offer you. With your experience you might make a decent amount (...
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    Robots, automation, and A.I. tech to replace nurses?

    That Guy replied to DannyBoy8's topic in General Nursing

    Ive seen what happens when non nursing types code nursing documentation software and it is abysmal. I would love to see them teach them how to do what we do. At least right now. Down the road sure it...
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    Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

    That Guy replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No one cares. As long as you have the degree and pass the NCLEX it doesn't matter. Unless you want to get your masters down he