RoxanRN

RoxanRN

CCRN, CNRN, Flight Nurse

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  1. ER nurses compared to EMT's

    RoxanRN replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

    I have yet to see an RN be able to put on a KED, extricate from a crush, overturned car, place a Hare Traction splint and be off a scene in less then 10 minutes - much less place an EJ and intubate...

  2. ER nurses compared to EMT's

    RoxanRN replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on continuing your education. I've been in pre-hospital for 18 years (11 as a paramedic - AAS/EMICT). Nursing was a childhood dream which was sidelined when I found out how fascinating an...

  3. LPN's in CCU, a vent

    RoxanRN replied to NYERNURSE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As someone else pointed out, the ability of an LPN is governed by the local Nurse Practice Act. Our LPNs (both are IV certified) can (and do) give many IV meds (they can't titrate pressors/dilators,...

  4. LPN's in CCU, a vent

    RoxanRN replied to NYERNURSE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My unit currently has 2 LPNs. I think they are wonderful. Yes, they are limited in what they can do, but that doesn't not have to stress you. Generally, if there is a drip to be tirated, before each...

  5. Funny Names for Nurses

    RoxanRN replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    My husband used to see Dr. Bonebrake - chiropractor.

  6. open visitation in ccu

    RoxanRN replied to grits's topic in General Nursing

    I would contend that the visiting hours should depend on the type/speciality of the unit. The patients of an Interventional Unit can probably tolerate more inconsiderate visitors (did I say that)...

  7. Poll: Nurse for life or do you have an "after nursing plan"?

    RoxanRN replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    After nursing, I plan to be 6ft under. Have never thought NOT being in nursing. Can't imagine anything

  8. 1950s nursing

    RoxanRN replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    The following job description was given to floor nurses by a hospital in 1887: In addition to caring for your 50 patients, each nurse will follow these regulations: Daily sweep and mop the floors of...