GreyGull

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  1. O2 Sat 88%-90%, MD no action, opinions.

    GreyGull replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Critical Care RNs and those who work in Pulmonary units are also capable of learning respiratory stuff. Some of us have also been around awhile. I also sat in Dr. Henry Marriott's lectures way back...

  2. language requirement

    GreyGull replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Is this your way of insulting me? As I already stated, English is my second language. So yes, please explain what I have misinterpreted. For someone to state it is "bullcrap" if an 80 y/o who was...

  3. language requirement

    GreyGull replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Previous post: What did I miss in your previous post that was "misinterpreted"? You imply that non English speaking people are not intelligent if they can not speak English without taking age or any...

  4. SPIT AT....AGAIN!

    GreyGull replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    Just pulling off the covers will not prevent CO2 retention. Putting a patients face into a piece of plastic with oxygen is a big no no. I would never encourage that practice at risk of being negligent...

  5. language requirement

    GreyGull replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    You do not have to be an interpreter. That is your choice. However, some of us do feel we can provide those services and do take the proficiency evaluation. Many of us do interpret everyday for...

  6. language requirement

    GreyGull replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    You also have to think of why some people came to this country. Many were escaping violence, war and politicial upheaval in their own country. It was either be imprisoned or killed along with their...

  7. language requirement

    GreyGull replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    If you spoke the same language as the patient, would you refuse to talk to them during daily care? When you are hired for a job especially in an area that has a large population that speaks something...

  8. SPIT AT....AGAIN!

    GreyGull replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    By your profile it seems you work in the ICUs. BiPAP patients with direct supervision can be restrained. However it is not appropriate practice for med-surg or a busy ED. Also, a struggling patient...

  9. language requirement

    GreyGull replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Let us not forget JCAHO and its stance on language barriers, interpreters and patient care.

  10. Workwear and hygiene

    GreyGull replied to Mona77's topic in General Nursing

    I have not worn scrubs to or from work in over 3 decades. I prefer to use hospital scrubs but if I wear my own, they are bagged and go straight to the laundry room to be washed separately. Work shoes...

  11. If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    GreyGull replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    Ultrasound Sonagrapher? Do you think the OP is up to doing a translady partsl ultrasound especially on some of the ED patients? Radiology Technologists also see more than their share of body fluids...

  12. language requirement

    GreyGull replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Several states have declared or even had public elections to make English the official language of the state. But, true, the U.S. as a country does not state English as the official language. However,...

  13. If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    GreyGull replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    Medical Lab Technologist? The pay isn't bad because most positions want at least a Bachelors degree now. You won't be doing much sitting. With the cutbacks on Phlebotomists, you may even be doing...

  14. Field Start IV policy

    GreyGull replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Every EMS agency is different. Some like to stay and do all their interventions before moving the patient and some like to do the procedures enroute. Some FD Paramedics must load their patients into a...

  15. Utah surgeons against AA's

    GreyGull replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Apologies for the duplicate posts earlier. I thought my first post got lost. True there have not been any studies for AA as independent practitioners but there have been studies especially since this...

  16. Utah surgeons against AA's

    GreyGull replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The states that do license AAs require a Masters degree. Thus, the two years are graduate work like the PA in some states. The colleges can also be specific about the entry requirements which are...

  17. Utah surgeons against AA's

    GreyGull replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The 2 years is graduate work and not an Associates degree. The programs that have been around for awhile such as Emory are similar to the Masters for the PA. Some of the states that I am familiar...

  18. CE credits online......

    GreyGull replied to gabrielle76's topic in General Nursing

    Some free CEUs depending on your state. Masimo http://www.masimou.com/Saba/Web/MasimoU NICU University http://www.nicuniversity.com/ Passy Muir http://www.passy-muir.com/...

  19. Do nurses learn how to read EKG's and do phlebotomy?

    GreyGull replied to TamTammers's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS classes now expect you to know EKGs prior to enrolling. There are prep courses (another $2-300) that could be taken. However, for an EMT-Basic, an ACLS class would not be the best value since...

  20. Do nurses learn how to read EKG's and do phlebotomy?

    GreyGull replied to TamTammers's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the area but many RNs do get at least an introduction to EKG and phlebotomy in nursing school. Employers will generally train and educate RNs more indepth to meet their needs. As a tech,...

  21. Trauma Observation Unit?

    GreyGull replied to AvaRN22's topic in Emergency

    There are studies done for cost analysis in AZ, Utah and Boston which can easily be found on a decent med search engine. These units are becoming increasingly popular to keep hospitals beds open for...

  22. A Lesson in Family, Ethics and End of Life

    GreyGull replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are actually not left alone to educate your family with weighing all of the decisions. In most states, at anytime during a medical crisis like this, anyone...

  23. Cool Jobs to do after you gain ER experience

    GreyGull replied to yankee nurse09's topic in Emergency

    Just bringing you up to date for the year 2010. I hadn't heard such stereotyping of nurses or women in about 30+ years except by those who are turf protecting or just out touch with the modern world...

  24. BCLS training

    GreyGull replied to bargraphix's topic in General Nursing

    If you have taken BCLS for Health Care Providers before you should do fine especially if you have taken it since the 2005 changes. Just pick up the current book and read through it. If you feel like...

  25. Nursing Career

    GreyGull replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    There are highly structured aspects of nursing such as documentation, infection control, medication security, error prevention and other issues pertaining to patient safety regardless of where you...