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acgemt

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  1. stupid er tricks

    acgemt replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I love the story!! Now I have to add my true story. On the ambulane, I reveived a call for the typical "injured person" with no additional information. Once my partner and I arrived on scene, we...

  2. Right to die

    acgemt replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    It is a tough topic to talk about...there is no right answer, and I believe it is a personal choice that one has to make...no one else can help the person with their decision. I will say that I am a...

  3. What career would you suggest

    acgemt replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't recommend nursing to someone who is just finding a career change and "security". You have to want to be a nurse. I would tell your friend to look inside of her and see what interests her...

  4. Diet in long term care

    acgemt replied to xmaxiex's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I ever made it to 80+ years, I certainly wouldn't want to have a diet controlled meal at a nursing home (hopefully, I won't have to live in a nursing home, but I won't go there...). I want to be...

  5. If you work more than 40 hrs. a week are you supposed to get OT?

    acgemt replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    When I started my job, I had the exact same question. Are schedules are in 6 week time frames. You have to have 20 "12 hour shifts" in a 6 week period which would come out to 40 hours a week...

  6. Advice on paying for school

    acgemt replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they do require good credit. However You can always apply with a cosigner and increase your chances of being approved. Hey, if I can get a loan without a cosigner, then ANYONE can get...

  7. Should I get the Hep B vaccine?

    acgemt replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

    I am very curious about the life of a vaccine in a person, and if they even take to begin with. I know I have had the Hep B vaccine as a child...and as a young adult...and each time they check my lab...

  8. Twas the Night Before Finals...

    acgemt replied to AmyB's topic in General Students

    That is a wonderful poem...so true!! Good luck to everyone on their

  9. Advice on paying for school

    acgemt replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Bryan, The company that I go through is www.cfsedloans.com. They have been excellent for me because they not only give tuition money, but also cost of living, books, groceries, etc...whatever you...

  10. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    acgemt replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    Denurse1, While I agree with most of your comments, I must say the "fat people" comment at the end of your post was the most pathetic rude comment I have ever seen on this website. I assume that you...

  11. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    acgemt replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I work 12 hour night shifts very sparingly. Coffee makes me feel really mellow, and ready for bed. Vivarin works fine for me most of the time. I take one at 5 so it has time to...

  12. RN vs. BSN

    acgemt replied to jwp's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustrations, as I have pretty much the same ones. I am in my last year of nursing school (ADN) and think to myself...gee in the same amount of time it took me to get this, I could...

  13. Paramedics

    acgemt replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have been an EMT for six years now, and am currently in my last year of nursing school. Being an EMT is very rewarding, but can also be very stressful. If it is something you would really...

  14. I need help - badly!

    acgemt replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    You make it sound like this is a bad

  15. What's you highest...?

    acgemt replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient that I was transporting (am an EMT as well). After assisting with 3 nitroglycerin, her b/p at the hospital was 270/144. I think I was sweating as much as the patient was at the

  16. Gastric bypass question

    acgemt replied to oostarglowos's topic in General Nursing

    I remember a patient in our unit that had developed complications from gastric bypass surgery. There are always going to be risks involved, but there are also benefits for those who are successful....

  17. bed baths

    acgemt replied to RnAngl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, so maybe I am not entitled to answer this, but I would hope the answer is every nurse. Unless your patient is able to wash him/herself on their own or able to shower on their own, or...

  18. Underwear question

    acgemt replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thongs...who on earth would want to see a big butt pair of underwear underneath scrub pants :chuckle ...no matter what, though, comfort comes first so do whatever fits you

  19. Gifts/cards etc to thank clinical instructor & site?

    acgemt replied to enfermeraSG's topic in General Students

    My clinical groups usually bring in breakfast for ourselves and the staff members. For our instructor, a card and a giftbasket/gift certificate works just fine. A couple dollars from everyone will...

  20. New grad not wanting to work

    acgemt replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    That is great that you are putting your family first, however I have to say that it is highly selective to get into nursing school, and I think it is a shame that someone else didn't get a position in...

  21. Futile Care. Dead is dead.

    acgemt replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU , and I see it on every shift. Even if the patient does make it through whatever event brought them there, think about the quality of life that the patient will be having in the...

  22. What do aid's do?

    acgemt replied to Karen06's topic in General Nursing

    A Certified Nursing Assistant is able to perform the skills that he/she has successfully learned in the class (activities of daily living, vital signs, etc.) You asked what else they are responsible...

  23. scholarships

    acgemt replied to expats's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you trying to come to Florida to study nursing?? If you are already in the program in the UK, stay there. Some nursing students I know were looking to transfer schools after a semester or...

  24. Offended by Prayer

    acgemt replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    As a "lapsed" Catholic, I am sure I would need all the prayers I could get. However, it is not your place to instill your religious beliefs on others. Say a prayer in your heart in silence, and I...

  25. several questions for the RN's

    acgemt replied to minnielynn's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my last year of nursing school at my local CC. I know it can be tough waiting to see if you even get in the program after getting all the pre-reqs done. But why do you want to back out...