TheERMurse

TheERMurse

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  1. I lol at the stud who quit because he had to empty a bedpan...

    TheERMurse replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I still have actual RN's that refuse to empty a bedpan or do other not so fun jobs. They even say they didn't go to nursing school to empty bedpans(or do vitals). Glad he quit, we don't need any more...

  2. About to Start First Year of Nursing Clinicals (BSN)

    TheERMurse replied to USMCmalenurse's topic in General Students

    I think you will be ok, it's not as hard as some of the things you have done. You sound organized and ready for the mental side as well. If the anxiety starts getting to you, find someone to talk to...

  3. Med Math Question

    TheERMurse replied to Nscorpiored's topic in General Students

    3 hours 1200 to

  4. Work shoes! Please help

    TheERMurse replied to joshsmother's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yes, we spend a lot more time on our feet then the nurses do. I use New Balance and get the Dr. Scholl's gel inserts and it seems to work quite well for

  5. How do you store your stethoscope?

    TheERMurse replied to BAMcDan's topic in General Students

    I throw it in my locker, dashboard in the ambulance, or on the counter at home. It otherwise rides around my neck while I am working. Littman Classic II that has been with me for 10+ years, 100,000+...

  6. First week as a ped nurse tech and already sick sick sick!

    TheERMurse replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    GI bug, should be ok in about 24 to 48 hours. Bad news is it can hit you again and you can give it to the rest of the family. Stay hydrated and get some rest. I currently don't have any sick days on...

  7. Have you had a Hep B titer?

    TheERMurse replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I had my titer checked a few years ago, came back negative. Got a booster and had the titer rechecked a month later and it came back immune. I was still immune, but below detectable levels since it...

  8. PCTs giving injections!

    TheERMurse replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    PCT's in Texas can do anything their facility defines as their scope of practice. With that being said, make sure you are aware of your scope of practice in your facility and level of...

  9. West Coast University in Dallas,Texas

    TheERMurse replied to ssession79's topic in Texas Nursing

    As stated in the previous post, WCU has not really had a chance to graduate many people yet to respond. I personally would not attend based on the cost and newness of the program, but that is a...

  10. Does volunteering at a hospital help?

    TheERMurse replied to DarkLotus's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    YES, it really does help when it comes time to get a job. We love our volunteers and they do get the extra consideration when positions open

  11. Purchasing Textbooks? Best ways/cheapest?

    TheERMurse replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the additional shopping ideas. I have been using Amazon and Half.com to find

  12. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    TheERMurse replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    First, good job on the weight loss. As far as the doc, I would have to hear how he said what he said to determine his A-Hole worthiness. He is correct in that nurses are really bad at ignoring their...

  13. UT Arlington Academic Partnership BSN Program

    TheERMurse replied to Nguyenap87's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    She was essentially correct in stating that you will do clinicals at the hospital you are partnered with. This may be a group of hospitals since a single hospital may not provide enough exposure to...

  14. UTA FALL 2012 AP-BSN

    TheERMurse replied to BJBAILEY1972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't think we find out our clinical days till in person orientation or shortly after. They may also be different for each semester as well. The first semester is supposed to be the worst from a...

  15. Prerequisite

    TheERMurse replied to Quest4sure's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    It really depends on the course, some you can double up and some you can't. There is a lot of busy work involved and deadlines you have to meet. If you have a job, family, and other obligations, it...

  16. Getting a C in Nursing

    TheERMurse replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    I still like a variation of an old joke: Q "What do you call someone that passed med school with a C average?" A "Doctor" The same can be said for nursing as well. Now if your talking about getting...

  17. UTA FALL 2012

    TheERMurse replied to BJBAILEY1972's topic in Texas Nursing

    The shaving 2 years off may be correct if you do the ADN and then RN-BSN route. The big problem is getting accepted into a program in the first place. It is true that many people with 4.0 gpa's have...

  18. UTA FALL 2012 AP-BSN

    TheERMurse replied to BJBAILEY1972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was accept to the 2012 Fall AP BSN program. Partnered with Childrens Medical Center, 4.0 GPA, lot's of hours at UTA, and another degree as

  19. Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    TheERMurse replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The first time I went through L&D was actually pretty fun for me. It was many years ago for my training as a Paramedic. The nurses were kind of standoffish and didn't like men around, but the...

  20. Possible to work while in UTA AP BSN program?

    TheERMurse replied to Determined621's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    This is something I am thinking about as well. Starting the AP BSN in the fall and will have to remain working full time(income, insurance, etc.). I have been saving up my PTO time to take days off...

  21. UTA FALL 2012

    TheERMurse replied to BJBAILEY1972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Got in for Fall 2012 online program, already faxed acceptance letter back. 4.0 Science and overall gpa this enrollment Not so good gpa from enrollment 15 years ago at UTA. Partnered with Children's...