Alex Egan LPN, EMT-B

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    Trach Changes in Ohio

    Alex Egan replied to rmcclurg1989's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nurse practice acts are generally exclusionary. Meaning that the act will generally only state what you CANNOT do. In my brief review of Ohio law I couldn't find language that would exclude this...
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    How soon can I start looking for a camp job?

    Alex Egan replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    I would recommend NOT going through an agency. Contact the camp directly. I didn't even bother with the online applications when I was applying. A quick resume and cover letter to the director not me...
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    As an RN would you ever take a job as...

    Alex Egan replied to melme's topic in General Nursing

    Well depending on the state you in it wouldn't be much of an issue. In states with liberal LPN practice acts there would potentially be no tasks that an LPN couldn't do in a surgical center. If your...
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    How soon can I start looking for a camp job?

    Alex Egan replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    I used Camp Nurse, Camp Nurse Jobs, Camp Nursing I was also surprised how quickly camps jump on nurses. I put out six resumes and within 24 hours had talked to four camps. The first one within 2...
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    new grad no job DEPRESSION!

    Alex Egan replied to anwurito's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ahh yes the days of on the spot interviews. Long gone I'm afraid. OP you have good advice. It's not always this hard once your experienced you will be able to move around easier. Land that first job...
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    New Year's Eve - Who's working?

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I'm on 11-7 with one of my regulars. I only drink alone in my darkened room so no point in celebrating New Years. I usually work most holidays, just always have. The shifts are always open, and often...
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    Tips on being a parent

    Alex Egan posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all I'm a nurse with a fair amout of experience in pediatric home care/ PDN, about 8 years. I am also the father of a 32 week old who is in our local university hospitals NICU. I'm looking for...
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    Tips on being a parent

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yea, the advice I have recieved from other parents is to essentially, play dumb and go with the process. My wanting to push things along is likely to just bite me later. I'm not pretending to know...
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    why do nurses hate medics?

    Alex Egan replied to loboracer's topic in Emergency

    You know what this thread has taught me... There is a particular personality type that craves superiority. These people go on the Internet and other public venues and insist on whipping it out and...
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    Resigning and the Incessant "Why?"

    Alex Egan replied to technofreak's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you don't feel like discussing it you don't have to. You could also ask for an exit interview on your last day, or even after you have resigned. Ideally exit interviews are held with HR and your...
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    How do I explain to my snobby family why nurses are important and worthy of respect?

    Alex Egan replied to Miss Infermiera2b's topic in General Nursing

    Practice the following. "nurses are a very important part of the healthcare team. They are highly trained in the science and art of nursing, which differs from the science and art of medicine in ways...
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    How does disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) work?

    Alex Egan replied to RNN7's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) involves abnormal, excessive generation of thrombin and fibrin in the circulating blood. During the process, increased platelet aggregation and coagulation...
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    Why are we against suicide?

    Alex Egan replied to SwampCat's topic in Psychiatric

    Of course it's our duty as nurses to help people who are sick. I don't think anyone is advocating just letting psych patents hang themselves on the unit like wind chimes. As I said I think the view...
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    Why are we against suicide?

    Alex Egan replied to SwampCat's topic in Psychiatric

    I really do understand where your coming from OP. When my mother was on her last in patient stay, she just looked at me and said "why won't you let me go, just let me rest". I defiantly had a moment...
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    A Day In Your Health Center

    Alex Egan replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    About 550 campers age 7-15. We have four night
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    What do you consider a lift?

    Alex Egan replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Private Duty

    For me, A transfer where I pick someone up is charted as a total assist with one provider. If it takes two people then it's a total assist with two. Mechanical life's are overhead,standing, or power...
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    Am I qualified?

    Alex Egan replied to babyNP.'s topic in Camp

    Your going to be just fine. You have extensive clinical experience in peds, not exactly the age group of camp, but still it benefits you. Your experience in general is really all you need to bring to...
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    Trach dislodgement

    Alex Egan replied to MatthewBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    If the person is hyperextending their neck and the ties are on the loose side sure. It can look like it. I work home care and do all my own stunts when it comes to traches, so I can't offer any advice...
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    Cystic Duct Stenting

    Alex Egan replied to danggirl's topic in Gastroenterology

    Nothing drops a person quicker than a gallbladder or a kidney stone. It's shocking the level of pain an debilitating symptoms come on with these diseases. Your case is unique and I'm glad you
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    Pass with a C or fail and retake?

    Alex Egan replied to Laurenesplorin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yea what you have here is a s*** sandwich. You have to eat it. It's just a matter of which end you want to start with, so take a bite. Alternatively ask the instructor if you can do anything to boost...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Alex Egan replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    We had a resident in LTC who move in that day, I was on 3-11 and the cna reported to me that the resident didn't want to be put in bed. I went in to see what was up. I asked her if the bed was ok, or...
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    Nuclear power plant

    Alex Egan replied to Annony RN's topic in Camp

    I live within ten miles of three mile island and don't stock them for myself or my
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    Nuclear power plant

    Alex Egan replied to Annony RN's topic in Camp

    Oh boy I would actually take your cues from the local school district, if they don't stock it I wouldn't even worry about it. Next I would talk to your camps medical director, if one exists. See what...
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    Nursing occupation, politically ineffective due to inequalities of both gender?

    Alex Egan replied to Yusrie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Firstly I hate that you didn't give any of your own input to this question. Your first post on a forum being a loaded question/homework assignment that's gonna cause all kinds of arguments that you...
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    Feel excluded from classmates

    Alex Egan replied to lampard's topic in General Students

    Oh my.... You just wasted so many words, and mental effort, on these people you will most likely never care about or see again after school. That's such a waste. Focus on passing school, be available...