That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. That Guy

    How is the floor/hospital census lately?

    That Guy replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    We had 4 beds left in our hospital the other day when I left...all ICU. Tis the season for respiratory
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    Transfusing blood in an emergency situation

    That Guy replied to Enthused RN's topic in Emergency

    I used to work the floors and it was a good night to get 4 bags into one pt. Now I can do that in oh 10 minutes on a bad day. I love how the rules change in the ED for
  3. That Guy

    Do you like your long commute?

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    5 minute drive on a bad
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    What's your patient load?

    That Guy replied to germsjackson's topic in Emergency

    Trauma or trying to actively die 3:1 High acuity but not dead yet 4:1 Maybe should be here 5:1 Really shouldnt be here 6:1 Granted that is with perfect staffing and not having to use any of our hall...
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    thoughts, opinions, and experiences requested. drug testing in the workplace

    That Guy replied to LisaRNsober's topic in General Nursing

    I dont mind doing drug testing. I do mind that the people collecting from me working dont have
  6. That Guy

    The math doesn't add up

    That Guy replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    We are supposed to do those too. Oops. Must have forgot. My bad. Now get out of my ER.
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    "I'm too young for a living will"

    That Guy replied to somenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Im 27. My GF and I both have living wills. I dont see it as ever being too young, I want the hard decisions already made for
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    Be kind to nurses... we choose the size of your IV

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

    I had fun once.
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    Working long hours to buy gifts for everyone...

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Only thing Im working extra for is a silly circle with a rock on it. Talk about
  10. That Guy

    Infusion Pumps, oxygen administration, central vascular access lines etc.

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

    Well then you messed up. Many of those say demonstrate and that is hard to do through the internet like this. Sorry but you either need to talk to the clinical site or your instructor about
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    Infusion Pumps, oxygen administration, central vascular access lines etc.

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

    That is a lot of questions. Id ask to go back and ask them then when there is
  12. That Guy

    TNCC/ENPC for a new grad?

    That Guy replied to SummitRN's topic in Emergency

    Wait for your hospital to pay for it. Plus you will have a little better knowledge base going in to it
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    Who do nurses make more than?

    That Guy replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me? WHy should someone who wants to make good money not go into this field? people type online differently or put it differently than others so
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    Ethical/moral issue

    That Guy replied to dee78's topic in General Nursing

    **** him. I hate that we have to deal with *******s like this that dont take care of themselves, then expect the world in return for whatever their woes are. Im sorry but the second you stop taking...
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    Who do nurses make more than?

    That Guy replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    My rent is more than that, my car payment is way too high, i pay all my utilities myself and I buy just about whatever I want. Now add a daughter to the mix, I dont think I could do that without...
  16. That Guy

    Working the holidays to get away from family...

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    No kids. Rather have someone that has kids to share the day with them. Its why I also work Christmas eve and the day after so its easier for people to travel. I loved working thanksgiving. No family...
  17. That Guy

    Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    That Guy replied to GlowBear500's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been reprimanded by a very very angry doc for something I did wrong, but not yelled at yet. Havent seen it
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    Whats your record??

    That Guy replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    I have had numerous nights where I bat 100% for admissions. The floors hate me when I work trauma/high acuity ha
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    That Guy replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I dont live pay check to paycheck anymore. I do have a new car, but I amke payments on it. My credit cards are almost all paid off. I consider that enough money. I wouldnt mind making BIG money...
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    Intraosseous Access - Have You Used It?

    That Guy replied to emerjensee's topic in Emergency

    DRILL BABY DRILL!!! Love em. However they are a short term solution. Use in emergency then obtain other
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    Cost Cutting/Budgeting --- the patients suffer the most

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

    Hmmm, this might be useful to you Writing a Resignation
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    The most outrageous excuses from patients.

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Amen. I didnt know so many people kept lightbulbs laying around their
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    What Do Hospitals Look At For New Grads?

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

    You have to list your clinical skills or externship! That is where all your nursing experience lies right now. As you progress and you develop more experience working, then you can get rid of it. I...
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    Why are new nurses treated poorly?

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

    Yup. You nailed it. I hate all new nurses and expect everyone to be 20 year vets and ask the right questions and give the best report. Please. You dont know anything about me. If Vida ever came on...
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    Why are new nurses treated poorly?

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

    You feel like an idiot and lose confidence because you let them. Sorry. I dont let myself get bullied. I had enough of that when I was younger. Instead, use the first encounter to learn something....