GreyGull

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  1. Lactate Monitoring

    GreyGull replied to medic182's topic in Emergency

    It's the same in most of the area hospitals I am familiar with and this is taken from the nationwide sepsis awareness along with post resuscitation monitoring. If it is an emergent or critical...

  2. What jobs in healthcare are most satisfying?!

    GreyGull replied to livefaithhope's topic in General Nursing

    That's also a large part of their education and training to be motivators for the patients. It is hard to be part of the healing process if you are burnt out and upset with your job everyday. It is...

  3. Flu Season...

    GreyGull replied to eegrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I, and my employer, keep close tabs on my immunity and titers. I have taken the MMR for employment in the hospital and I again took the vaccination several years later when I enrolled in college to...

  4. Flu Season...

    GreyGull replied to eegrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals, and states, did make an attempt at mandatory vaccinations for direct patient care providers. It went as they planned until there were difficulties obtaining the vaccine. Then it was...

  5. Positive AFB Sputum but Negative PPD Mantoux Test? How is this possible

    GreyGull replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to hi-jack the thread but I have a couple of questions which are primarily for the LTC nurses although not exclusive. Do you utilize the 2-step PPD testing on admission to reduce false...

  6. Positive AFB Sputum but Negative PPD Mantoux Test? How is this possible

    GreyGull replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    You usually will not know the results of the sputum sample right away. In fact, it might take 1 - 3 days to get the results. Some hospitals also still send out specimens to contracted labs. If you...

  7. Positive AFB Sputum but Negative PPD Mantoux Test? How is this possible

    GreyGull replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    There are several reasons for a false negative Mantoux test. Severely weakened immune system: AIDS with low CD4 T cell count, corticosteroid or chemotherapy drugs, Vaccination with a live virus...

  8. Why I love allnurses ... seriously

    GreyGull replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

    Actually many of them are pre-meds in that they finished an EMT-Basic course. If you venture over to some of the EMS forums, you will find they are there. Most is all talk and if you look at their...

  9. What jobs in healthcare are most satisfying?!

    GreyGull replied to livefaithhope's topic in General Nursing

    The initial time investment in these professions will be the most stressful part. RN will require at least a year of prerequisites and another two years after acceptance into a program. You could...

  10. Nursing vs. Occupational Therapy vs. Speech Pathology

    GreyGull replied to RosePMHNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PTAs have a minimum of either a 2 or 4 year degree. PTs, with Masters and DPT, operate like a business. They know their profession could also fall out of favor and they must again find a path to bring...

  11. planning client outcomes (goal)

    GreyGull replied to kubebe's topic in General Nursing

    The normal SpO2 will depend on the patient and pre-existing disease processes which could include pulmonary, cardiac and neuromuscular. SpO2 might be one goal for impaired airway clearance but...

  12. Bill to Help Military Medics Become EMTs Passes House

    GreyGull replied to MedicLifelineRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the Army also has NREMT recognition. The term EMT may be a catch all word since there are over 50 different titles for "EMT" with each state doing its own thing when it comes to...

  13. Nursing vs. Occupational Therapy vs. Speech Pathology

    GreyGull replied to RosePMHNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I actually considered Physical Therapy but the thought of spending 6 - 7 years in college to obtain the degree before even starting to work as a PT seemed a little long to me then. Now I can see where...

  14. Drunk in Public supposed RN

    GreyGull replied to MedicLifelineRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is not true in all areas all the time. The doctors who have been identified as having drug and alcohol problems are put through the same random drug testing as any other health care professional....

  15. Drunk in Public supposed RN

    GreyGull replied to MedicLifelineRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is when drinking goes to a point when you are no longer in control more than just a night of fun that went too far or when you are arrested for your actions while drinking that there needs to be...

  16. 12 hour shifts vs. 8 hour shifts

    GreyGull replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I love 12 hour shifts either nights or days. 5 x 8 hour nights felt like I didn't have a life. I felt like the weekend I did have off was spent sleeping or feeling fatiqued. With 12 hour nights, I...

  17. Drunk in Public supposed RN

    GreyGull replied to MedicLifelineRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are arrested, some state BON's licensing offices require you to report it within 10 (some 30) days. At that time the Board will evaluate whether you have a problem that affects you performing...

  18. Difference between subacute rehab and TCU

    GreyGull replied to Cthulhu's topic in General Nursing

    Good article describing transitional care for freestanding and hospital based units.

  19. Advice?

    GreyGull replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Many community colleges have offered degrees for the Paramedic since the early 1970s. However, since the states don't require the degree, colleges generally have the certificate option. They had to do...

  20. Advice?

    GreyGull replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Being a Paramedic is one way to escape the hospital setting but you can do that as an RN also. Critical Care Transport and Specialty Teams are incredible opportunities for RNs. But, this will come...

  21. Advice?

    GreyGull replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    No. I believe at this time there is only one state, Oregon, that requires a 2 year degree and it may not even need to be in health care. The other states require between 600 and 1100 hours of...

  22. Advice?

    GreyGull replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    If you have the opportunity to continue your education now you might consider this. The job market may also improve during that time. I don't see the market continuing to be depressed for much...

  23. Anyone done a Paramedic-to-ADN program?

    GreyGull replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Emergency

    Katy-NursingStudent, are you currently a Paramedic? If not, becoming a Paramedic first may not shorten or make the nursing program easier. From your other posts it seems you already are well on your...

  24. Are nurses allowed to wear "doctor-like" lab coats?

    GreyGull replied to lalalalexi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lab coats have fallen out of favor for those directly involved in patient care in some hospitals due to infection control policies being instituted. Some hospitals have coats supplied where they are...

  25. Things that make you go hmmm...Nurse on Twitter?

    GreyGull replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Nursing

    It is still important to read the privacy information whether you build a website or post to one. For that site, it has extensive information about collecting personal data and third parties....