Alex Egan LPN, EMT-B

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    MO LPN - EMT/Paramedic Volunteering?

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

    Also as a point of order. If functioning as an EMT you will only be permitted to preform the skills granted to that position. I have been an LPN and EMT for years, and I would recommend it. However...
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    New Camp Nurse HELP Please!!

    Alex Egan replied to firstdaughter156's topic in Camp

    I think the biggest thing you have going for you, if I have read your post correctly, is that your at a DAY camp. So the kids are not staying over night? If that's the case then you have a reasonable...
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    I saw a huge cockroach at my patient's house

    Alex Egan replied to 50kn's topic in Private Duty

    I FOUND A OPOSSUM! I named him prissy. He's not very friendly, and about the size of a large cat. I immediately thought of this thread. My night at work was interesting for all the wrong
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    Camp Nursing: 10 Camp Lessons

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Josh. No offense taken. I encourage you to consider camp nursing as a first or retirement job. It's good exprearence and is also physically easier then floor work when your old with a blown out back,...
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    I saw a huge cockroach at my patient's house

    Alex Egan replied to 50kn's topic in Private Duty

    Did you name it? I name all the surprise friends I find. Ted the roach, ken the water bug, Gerry the big a** spider, ect. But seriously put your shoes in a plastic bag and meek them out of your house....
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    Coping Mechanisms- How do you cope?

    Alex Egan replied to dstevens25's topic in Men in Nursing

    My coping strategy is to choke that down at the time of the distressing event. I will dredge it up latter and talk with another nurse or friend. Breakfast with a coworker after a long shift. Adult...
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    Camp Nursing: 10 Camp Lessons

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    You wouldn't be the first ex camper to think that working there is almost as easy as going there. When you finish school send me a message I will be more than happy recommend you for a job. It is...
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    Camp Nursing: 10 Camp Lessons

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    That's a really tough question. I would recommend you start a new thread with the information you can provide about your camp and your concerns. All camps are different, so it's hard to give specifics...
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    Camp Nursing: 10 Camp Lessons

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I think it's easier to go over the interpersonal stuff because its more universal than the health issues. Generally I agree camp is very basic nursing, there are a few issues related to camp that I...
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    Camp Nursing: 10 Camp Lessons

    Alex Egan replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I work PDN home care. The downside of the job is there is no full time positions. So I'm PRN dispite working 50+ hours a week. The upside is because I'm PRN they have no leg to stand on complaining...
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    Pay for camp nurses

    Alex Egan replied to cbrown12's topic in Camp

    For your first year I would jump on that. It's not so low when you consider you won't cook or drive unless you want to for the entire camp season. That being said its awful close to camp time so you...
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    Need a paying job immediately!

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    I know nurses are generously paid by camp standards. However camp standards often don't measure up to the bills that the average adult has. By virtue of needing a professional, they are going to be...
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    The health center is just like a septic system.

    Alex Egan posted a topic in Camp

    Like a septic system a little maintenance and prevention goes a long way. I like to be proactive in avoiding injures, making sure your camp has a culture of safety will go a long way to reducing...
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    What do you pack for camp?

    Alex Egan replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in Camp

    Well first realize your not going to the moon. There will be a Walmart someplace, and if its way to far there will be a shopper who makes regular runs, be nice to the shopper and they can be convinced...
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    Need a paying job immediately!

    Alex Egan replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    You wonder what all these camps do if they can't find a nurse? I cannot imagine not having positions filled with less than a moth to go until the season
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    A Camp Health Center Is Like A Septic System

    Alex Egan posted a topic in Camp

    Like a septic system a little maintenance and prevention goes a long way. I like to be proactive in avoiding injures, making sure your camp has a culture of safety will go a long way to reducing...
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    Camp nurse uniform

    Alex Egan replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Camp

    Also a flashlight is endlessly useful. I have mine on me at all times. Shears likewise
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    New lpn. Should I take the camp nurse job if offered?

    Alex Egan replied to Magpie20's topic in Camp

    JustBeachy is right there can be practice concerns. Even if those are sorted, I have serious concerns. New grads can work as camp nurses. However they need to be in a supportive enviroment where they...
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    New grad camp nurse! Please helpppp!!! Lots of questions!

    Alex Egan replied to rnmeg415's topic in Camp

    Reviewing nursing texts is always a good idea. I also recommend the basics of camp nursing by Linda Ebner. The 60 second EMT, or pediatric education for the prehospital professional may also be good...
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    Military medic challenging the LPN/LVN board?

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

    So someone who is both an EMT B and an LPN I can tell you they are completely different schools of thought and practice. It is folly to believe that one is equivalant to
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    Can a new, inexperienced grad get a job as a camp nurse?

    Alex Egan replied to lillypad274's topic in Camp

    Well we are directly up the road from each other this summer. When do you start I arrive
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    Stopped at a car accident and patient died in my arms

    Alex Egan replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in General Nursing

    How you feel. I was an EMT for years and you nev forget the ones you see just slow and then stop right in front of you. Accidents are the worst. Its worse because unlike the elderly or the severely...
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    2013 Camp

    Alex Egan posted a topic in Camp

    Well I just signed my 2013 contract. I just can't seem to stop this camp thing. Is anyone else signed or working towards their summer
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    Camp MAR

    Alex Egan replied to savannak88's topic in Camp

    I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for... A mar in my experience is always pretty close to every other mar in existence. My camp uses standard mars, a task list,and in house mars. For kids who...
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    lump sum payment at end of camp?

    Alex Egan replied to nanagose's topic in Camp

    Hi. Congratulations on the new gig. My contract is paid in weekly installments and a completion bonus. 80% weekly over 9 weeks and then 20% on my last check. Travel expenses are paid at the end of...