That Guy BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. That Guy

    Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

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

    Yup that about sums it up. Welcome to
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    Do all nurses want to work in a hospital?

    That Guy replied to luvmykids0810's topic in General Nursing

    Yes total waste. Only good nurses work in
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    Nursing student weight

    That Guy replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    I maintained my weight. I tried to exercise any way I could while in the hospital: take the stairs, do laps in the halls, offer to do compressions, etc. I am and always have been a grazer so i was...
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    Nursing Kits???

    That Guy replied to HopefulLPN83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A nursing kit? Ours was through the bookstore with all the supplies we needed for lab. The only other thing I had was a nice stetho given to me by my
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    Delaying transfer of pt. to other unit, due to not wanting to send staff home

    That Guy replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    We cant wait to ditch people out of the ER. So no, we dont have that issue
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    What you wish you knew before starting nursing school

    That Guy replied to margritamix's topic in General Students

    Internship and Capstone is the single most important factor in getting a job I think. That is where you show what you are made of and really get a chance to network on the floor. I did 2 internships...
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    How do you do a study group?

    That Guy replied to KLBatchelor's topic in General Students

    I dont do study groups. Too much time goofing around with little actual benefit. I did a lot better on my own. I knew my strengths, my weanesses and I knew how I learned
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    Transportation woes for nursing students

    That Guy replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Thats the first thing I bought when I graduated. But i literally ran my other car into the ground and I never knew if it would start or
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    Full Code DNR DNI DNO

    That Guy replied to AggieNurse99's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do Not Operate is all I can think of. Maybe if they come in with a nasty trauma they dont want surgery. Or if they have a hip fx no pinning. Thats odd I have never heard of it
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    Be Careful When Posting

    That Guy replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Why do you think I have 5 email
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    Surprised by nclex

    That Guy replied to bubblejet50's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX is a joke. It is a terrible gateway point for approving/denying nurses licenses I tell everyone to not study for it. At that point you either know it or you dont. You should be well versed in...
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    ER Pharmacist?!

    That Guy replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been around during physician run codes in the ER? The pharmacist is a godsend! Not saying the docs dont know what they are talking about but the pharmacists really really know their stuff and...
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    3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    That Guy replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Charcoal is a million times
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    Cool Facts

    That Guy replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Is that why QWOP is so impossible? For reference
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    That nagging "Did I miss something?" feeling

    That Guy replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    because it is engrained in every person from the beginning that death = failure. You say it yourself that the prognosis was little if none at best. Like you said people die and frankly, it sucks. Try...
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    Overnights... how do you handle them???

    That Guy replied to Epona's topic in Health, Stress Management

    ruby come on you are better than that! of course i am kidding. i work nights and have always worked nights. it would be a small act from god/allah/shiva/flying spaghetti monster to get all the pts to...
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    Overnights... how do you handle them???

    That Guy replied to Epona's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nope, dead
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    Overnights... how do you handle them???

    That Guy replied to Epona's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Take a nap. Your patients are all asleep
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    3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    That Guy replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. If you dont know something....ask 2. If you dont feel comfortable doing something cause you are new at it....ask for help 3. The difference between a bad and good night is often determined by how...
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    Pay Off My Student Loans In Full or Make Monthly Payments?

    That Guy replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Id pay 60-75% of them now, keep some cash cushion and then pay more toward the principal each month to get it demolished
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    Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

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

    LOL love it. And I was referring to the nursing skills that we all poses here. Not just myself in
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    Bug-Out-Bag for natural disasters

    That Guy replied to cyntrim's topic in General Nursing

    Water doesnt expand when exposed to cold temperatures or create pressures like that of a carbonated beverage. A better tip is to keep the bottle turned upside down. Water freezes from the top so you...
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    Resume stand out or resume death sentence???

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

    I would see those flying for people in print media or something art related. For something of our caliber, I would look at it "aw cute" wad up and toss
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    Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

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

    I provide a unique set of skills that will be critical after a disaster. If I am lost in said disaster, what good am I to provide care? The only person I would lay my life down for is my GF or my...
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    Bug-Out-Bag for natural disasters

    That Guy replied to cyntrim's topic in General Nursing

    Typically a bug out bag is meant for when **** hits the fan and you are at home. This is similar to mine : 34 Essential Items For Your Bug Out Bag | Frugal Dad Only thing I have in it that is not on...