That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. That Guy

    Can a pt hyperventilate themselves into resp failure?

    That Guy replied to LakeEmerald's topic in Emergency

    Jeebus. 1-2 of ativan could have solved all
  2. That Guy

    New grads, How did you list your clinical rotations on your resume?

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

    I lumped mine into one generic group stating various specialties and locations for nursing
  3. That Guy

    How many hours per week (avg) do you work these days?

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have never boarded any pts nor have I seen us board any. So we are lucky in that regard too. We arent largest ER or hospital but it just hasnt been an issue
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    How many hours per week (avg) do you work these days?

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thats why I love my department. We staff for what might come in, not what is there. I havent had on call ever since moving to the ER. It is
  5. That Guy

    Has anyone gotten a job via Allnurses.com?

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

    I met someone on here who keyed me in to a job and I applied and got the
  6. That Guy

    Enucleation. Ever have a patient pull an eye out?

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

    Ive seen people lick their trach
  7. That Guy

    Your take on actors playing "nurse"...

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Laverne. That show mixed so many serious and funny
  8. That Guy

    Disappointed with my nurse last night

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

    I cant write a response without knowing it will cause a storm. So i'll just pass on
  9. That Guy

    What's the worst you've ever been dumped on?

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

    Me walking in. See that I have 2 patients everyone else has 7. Not a good sign. AM nurse: So I am 4 hours behind on meds, 3 units behind on blood, she is having more trouble breathing, ICU is full so...
  10. That Guy

    Nursing School Patient Loads

    That Guy replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    First two semesters it was 1, unless the instructor thought you could handle 2. Last semester was 1 during clinicals ( all critical care ) but during our internship it was expected that we took the...
  11. That Guy

    I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Doesnt bother me at
  12. That Guy

    What do you do?

    That Guy replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    Say a few prayers that no one calls 911 or decides that 0300 is the perfect time to bring their sleeping kid
  13. That Guy

    Have you ever performed CPR? Results?:

    That Guy replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well having performed and received... Performed: dont really know too many if any that have survived. Once they hit the floor its kind of out of my hands and mind. Received: grateful my parents knew...
  14. That Guy

    From the floor to the ER

    That Guy replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    Mine biggest issue was adjusting to the changing pace. On the floor, I was able to plan most of my night. You walk in to the ER and you might as well set fire to any perceived schedule you have. But...
  15. That Guy

    Versent Residency requirements

    That Guy replied to simchamom's topic in Nursing Career

    Ugh the versant
  16. That Guy

    Just Interviewed for an ER job and have a question

    That Guy replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency

    Interesting. Provide enough squeeze and see how people crack. I have never heard of that interview
  17. That Guy

    Do you talk about work at home?

    That Guy replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 groups of friends. Engineers and Healthcare. You bet we talk about the crazy stories we encounter. My fiance and I also talk daily about what happens. It allows us both to learn off each...
  18. That Guy

    How much do you owe in student loans?

    That Guy replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    0. I made the hospital that hired me pay for
  19. That Guy

    Ever have a patient work your very last nerve?

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

    I just turn off the vent if they **** me
  20. That Guy

    What do you like most?

    That Guy replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    I like the people you work with. Night shifters are just different and it is a good
  21. That Guy

    How often do you have codes on your unit?

    That Guy replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing gets peoples attention more than "I need some nurses in here
  22. That Guy

    I would love your input and opinions on RN residency programs for new grads.

    That Guy replied to dee1267's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ours was the Versant program. It was nice having the preceptor for the 3 months, but the classes were god awful boring. We just got out of nursing school so going through classes again was like...
  23. That Guy

    I apologize

    That Guy replied to uRNmyway's topic in Emergency

    We have one like that too. Comes in every few days cause of her "migraines" but refuses to get care outside the ER. Its so bad she asks which doc is working and if it is a certain one, she just...
  24. That Guy

    Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Where is the Dr. Pepper option... Coke I only like with Rum or
  25. That Guy

    are you happy in the state your in?

    That Guy replied to jescalynn's topic in General Nursing

    Since you listed no criteria for you future state. Go to a map, close eyes, throw a dart,