That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    CNA or PCT?

    That Guy replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Students

    Arent they the same thing? I think it is a location based term. in KS, we had PCTs, where I am now they are CNAs. Unless in the er then they are ER
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    Talk down to no one...please!

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

    The difference between a good and bad night often came down to how awesome your CNA is. I at least heard out their advice and would acknowledge or educate when appropriate. No reason to bite that hand...
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    Is your ER using the EDIE system?

    That Guy replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Our docs have to help drug seekers first by not giving them meds. Unfortunately, things like press ganey make that a lot
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    I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    That Guy replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    As a kid I went once, when I coded. Otherwise it was to the PCP. Its a trained response I have noticed. The parents are in just as much as the kids sometimes for stupid things. The internet scares...
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    Feeling so guilty calling off sick

    That Guy replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    I know it is not the most popular opinion of this site but: Take care of yourself before taking care of
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    Good Excuses for Missing Work

    That Guy replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    "I left my apartment on fire" Worked once because the staffing person was
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    The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    That Guy replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why not? Millions drag us into it every year already. The chronic people that dont take care of themselves, continue to smoke with COPD, etc etc that are killing themselves a little more everyday then...
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    The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    That Guy replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What is so bad about patients dying if they want
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    The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    That Guy replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think people should have the right to chose to check out if they want to. Plus to have the dignity of doing it in a very well controlled, clean manner, as opposed to using a gun, hanging yourself,...
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    How did you land your first RN job?

    That Guy replied to DL2013's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Relocate. Seriously, that area is inundated as it
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    What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

    That Guy replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    3.0/9.0 Came in not feeling right. Bought them an
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    When Intensivists don't want to accept a patient...

    That Guy replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Our floors wont take the pt if they are on pressors, get them to start them earlier and solve that issue
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    Atheism in nursing

    That Guy replied to pugmom79's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    From a fellow non-believer, if it bothers them that much then let someone else deal with it. I can fake it with the best (I never do though), but if their convictions present that much of an issue,...
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    Do you have to do bedside nursing

    That Guy replied to dulcet's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed. Triage is my most despised role in the ED. So much focuses on you and making the sick/not sick call is one of the most stressful parts. We wont even let our newbies out there until they have a...
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    Top Skills Every ER Nurse Should Possess

    That Guy replied to mrnurse504's topic in Emergency

    The ability to turn it to 11 at the drop of a hat and then back to 1 just as
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    Holiday weight gain ... nooooo!

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Super stomach bug that lasted 7 days cured me of 12
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    Does nursing really suck that badly?

    That Guy replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Are most days good? No. Do I feel like I help people all days, hell no. Do the times you actually make a save, or actually help someone and I mean REALLY help them, make it worth it. It sure does....
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    Don't Bother Me While I Sleep! Never Mess With A Sleeping Nurse

    That Guy replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thats why the phone goes off, blinds shut, tv on and pray the stupid door to door people read the note on the
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    Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

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

    People take their alignments ( religion, politics, whatever ) far too
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    How often do you study/read up?

    That Guy replied to clover2012's topic in General Nursing

    All the time. people come in with these new weird diseases all the
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    That Guy replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location - North of Colorado Pay rate - 27/hr In which area / specialty do you work? - ED What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? - RN What type of degree and/or certification do...
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    Had my first code last night

    That Guy replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Good job. Nothing wrong with thinking through scenarios or even talking them out loud with people in your unit. Helps you prepare for the
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    How does a Versant Residency work?

    That Guy replied to babybluelife's topic in General Nursing

    I went into the Versant right out of nursing school. The first part of the Residency was basically going over concepts that we had just learned in nursing school so it really was no help to me. The...
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    How does a Versant Residency work?

    That Guy replied to babybluelife's topic in General Nursing

    Get the job, then get the education. The versant was a joke. You have a job now, you might not after going back for your
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    Nursing Imposters

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

    People always say they are nurses in the ER. If I have a spare second, I will pull up our registry and find out 9/10 times they are an aide. I like to know where I stand with my patients so I can...