LegzRN

LegzRN

CEN, CPEN, RN-BC

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  1. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ER Nurses’ tears cure cancer. Too bad we never cry. ER nurses can count to infinity - twice. An ER nurse sold his soul to the devil for his rugged good looks and unparalleled nursing ability....

  2. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, we're too busy adjusting our aviator sunglasses that we wear at night, our shoulder holster rig that carries our trauma shears and extra tape, and European style trauma fanny packs that houses our...

  3. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    fixed it for you. i am ready for my worms

  4. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I will only accept said worms if you also offer me a "happy nurses week" and not a "happy hospitals

  5. What can the prehospital crews do in your area?

    LegzRN replied to nfdfiremedic's topic in Emergency

    I learned this technique in both PALS and APLS with real UVs... the chief ER doc pulled them out of this slimy goo, nasty. I practiced it 4 or 5 times, but believe me, I never, ever, want to do it in...

  6. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    One time an ER nurse looked at me the wrong way and my whole week was

  7. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Are we done bashing the ER yet? We get it, ER nurses are the meanies and floor nurses are the victims in this horrible machine. Can we get on to something more useful, like why my week-long nurses...

  8. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You totally left out the @ssless leather chaps and bandoliers filled with caprujects of dilaudid, morphine, and

  9. potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    LegzRN replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    There are accelerated BSN programs for those who hold an undergraduate degree in another field. If you didn't get in, you could consider that option. Don't believe the hype of the "nursing...

  10. potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    LegzRN replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    If your ultimate goal is to become a physician, just go to med school. Nursing school will not prepare you with the classes needed to excel in med school (organic and inorganic chems, multiple...

  11. potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    LegzRN replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    We see tons of threads like this... but has there ever been any success stories from RN to MD/DO? I would love to see

  12. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    kidding,

  13. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    LegzRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ER nurses think they're cool because they wear sunglasses at night, because the sun never sets on a

  14. 'Just a med/surg nurse'

    LegzRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    To add on this.. I hate when I hear people say "I'm 'just' a nurse." If you're a nurse then I know that you poured your heart, soul, and body into at least 2 extremely demanding, infuriating, and...

  15. Why am I now the enemy?

    LegzRN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    ER nurse = public enemy number 1 Welcome to the

  16. What can the prehospital crews do in your area?

    LegzRN replied to nfdfiremedic's topic in Emergency

    I'm just astounded that they are not allowed to pace. Sorry Mr. 3rd degree heart block, enjoy your death. I was talking to a medic I used to work with back in South West PA and he said they can't use...

  17. African Americans as nurses.

    LegzRN replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey all nurses, is it okay for me to be a RN if I have a third nipple? Just

  18. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

    LegzRN replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

    I have never once received a patient intubated via rapid sequence induction from the

  19. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

    LegzRN replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

    Haha, a little therapeutic intubation? Just wondering, do trucks run with succ? Do you do RSI? I have had patients arrive via EMS post versed administration to calm them

  20. Can paramedic or EMT administer an IM med like Haldol or Ativan to help unruly pt?

    LegzRN replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

    Was she drunk? Because haldol is a no no in acute intoxication, although I've seen it given to drunk people and work. And unless they had a standing protocol, they'd have to call med

  21. How does Safe Harbor work??

    LegzRN replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I did a google search and found how to request a safe harbor in texas... but no such luck for your state, TN

  22. Would this kind of role be possible in the US?

    LegzRN replied to edogs334's topic in Emergency

    The United States Air Force has a position very similar to this known as an IDMT (Independent Duty Medical

  23. vitamin k injection in adults

    LegzRN replied to nurse blondie93's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about IM, SQ, IV? If IV, don't do it! Either refuse, or dilute it in a mini bag and run over 15-30

  24. Most competitive fields to get into?

    LegzRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I've always heard that L&D is difficult to get

  25. Blood draws

    LegzRN replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Remember to waste the first lab you draw off of a