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  1. I want to anticipate needs...but I am also scared....

    PinkRocksLikeMe posted a topic in Emergency

    Hey guys, I am almost done with my pre-reqs and headed to the ADN program soon enough. I have been an EMT-I since 2007 and I have worked at a county jail and the local EMS service. I just got a...

  2. I want to anticipate needs...but I am also scared....

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Hidden for the advice, I am ready to do this.....

  3. I want to anticipate needs...but I am also scared....

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the info, you guys have made me feel "less nervous". I will let you all know how it goes!!

  4. Bad experience - is this typical?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to keikei's topic in Emergency

    I would think that when you post here the nurses are going to question things that make no sense in their opinion, it is their which the OP is asking for by posting here....Right?

  5. Bad experience - is this typical?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to keikei's topic in Emergency

    One thing I keep thinking about: If a nurse FILED A COMPLAINT about YOUR care, why would that same nurse ignore your obvious stated signs of shock while you were there? I am SMH here....

  6. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK I work in a county jail as a EMT-I so here goes: Deoderant is your friend, and so is the shower, PLEASE get acquainted! YOU are an idiot if you didn't think I would smell ETOH on your breath, I bet...

  7. Bad experience - is this typical?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to keikei's topic in Emergency

    Wow, just wow is all I can say. The person that took your BP that saw you were hypotensive did not say anything to you? Was that person a nurse? No shock precautions taken? NO, this should not have...

  8. I want to anticipate needs...but I am also scared....

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for that reply, you sound like you enjoy your job and you have given great pointers.....Thanks so much!!

  9. I want to anticipate needs...but I am also scared....

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in Emergency

    Because I am a EMT-Intermediate and we can start IV's and they require that from you at this position. Thanks for the congrats:)

  10. pre enployment drug test hospital

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to cas5anova's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't use the restroom in front of someone but had the dye in the toilet and could not wash hands, etc. Also they checked temp...pretty standard.

  11. OK question about Darton College Healthcare to RN program

    PinkRocksLikeMe posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    OK I am hearing all of this 2nd hand but wanted to see if anyone knew the answer. I was told they have a healthcare professional (EMT-I, LPN. Paramedics) to RN and it is only one day a week for 14...

  12. Drug Screen question

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to iconnie11's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a script you are good!!

  13. preemployment drug screen

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    When you say you cannot take a drug test due to not being able to use the restroom, that throws up big red flags...Drink some water, go to the bathroom. They do not need a full cup. Then stating you...

  14. Please help

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to reinka's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How do you accidently take your dogs phenobarb?

  15. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As a EMT-I, just thought I would let you know that the term "ambulance driver" is as insulting as calling a NA a RN...With all due respect

  16. Can I get some advice?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for giving me such great advice!!

  17. Can I get some advice?

    PinkRocksLikeMe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys for taking the time to read thise, I have been lurking on this forum for a long time and I really appreciate the advice you give to us that are starting out!! OK, I am NOT a nurse I am...

  18. School nurse to corrections...

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to MSS21's topic in Correctional

    First of all I am sure you haven't lost your medical knowledge, it will just be streched to cover a different kind of work. I am a EMT-I at a county jail I wanted to clarify I am NOT a nurse. I do...

  19. Nursing entrance exam 2011

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to islandnurse0823's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Congrats girlie!! I will be taking that soon so I appreciate the heads up!!

  20. Possibly a good move in life?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the advice. I have often wondered how we can put a combi-tube in, start a EJ and nurses are not able to do that. You guys had more training and more practice that ENT's do any day....

  21. I notified the wrong family of a death

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to kcmRN's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))) Your worst punishment is going to be YOU being mad at yourself! You sound like a good nurse and the family that was notified wrong took the time...

  22. What sort of drug test is typical in nursing schools?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to 2bNurseMackie's topic in General Nursing

    It bothers me when people come here wanting to know if X drug will show up on drug test, or how long it stays in system. It is a WAY bigger issue that that is a concern for us but not for you. You...

  23. What sort of drug test is typical in nursing schools?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to 2bNurseMackie's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you take 4mg of Klonopin in one day, that is alot of Klonopin and no dose a doctor prescribes. Obviously you don't have a script for this or it wouldn't be an issue. So that means your are...

  24. What's your favorite lip product for work?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    This Just Bitten lip stain, I just bought some, how do you make more come out of the color side? It doesn't seem like there is much to it, like after you use what is in that tip it is done. I...

  25. Correctional nursing like ER?

    PinkRocksLikeMe replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Correctional

    Yes they do so go for it!!! Good luck,