FF-PHRN

FF-PHRN

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  1. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    FF-PHRN replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The triage nurse was unjustly rude to you. Established. Appears she got the job done and you were successfully seen, treated and discharged. You now have follow up care scheduled and you are doing ok....

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

    FF-PHRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    So..Gayle the Rn, If I actually am a fulltime Fire Fighter\paramedic as well as an ER nurse, is it ok for me too think I am cool:D..... Please dont judge us all from the bad eggs you've had to deal...

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

    FF-PHRN replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Emergency

    In theory, giving Ativan or Valium could be given to an unruly pt, however, not for the scenario given. Perhaps a prolonged scene time or something outside the norm. I can't think of a scenario where...

  4. What states have a prehospital RN scope of practice??

    FF-PHRN replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I took full advantage of my Ill PHRN by getting on a paid fire service. Better money, better hours, and better benefits than the local hospitals as a RN. EMS is more "fun" to me. I believe Iowa has a...

  5. What's the worse thing you have seen?

    FF-PHRN replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    Self inflicted GSW to the scrotum walked into the ER. Not kidding. It was difficult to look him in the eye. Try using a holster next time Mr. Gangbanger. Elderly female backed over by a car driven by...

  6. motion sickness with flight/transport nursing?

    FF-PHRN replied to nursecass's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    My program regularly has ride alongs. So, I agree, you should check locally, you might be suprised. On another note...If you are predisposed to motion sickness I highly doubt it would be tolerable for...

  7. Anyone else a Biker Nurse? ;)

    FF-PHRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You have good taste in bikes brother! Ride

  8. anyone working as both ER RN and Paramedic??

    FF-PHRN replied to anhela's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, it sounds like you are totally on the right track. It is very possible to work both and its equally rewarding. You will be very busy though! Good luck and keep it

  9. anyone working as both ER RN and Paramedic??

    FF-PHRN replied to anhela's topic in General Nursing

    This thread seems to be a fit for me, I am a PHRN. I work as a paramedic on the local Fire Dept full time (hence- FF-PHRN). I work as a nurse in the ED and I am currently a Flight Nurse. There is no...

  10. REAL NURSING?

    FF-PHRN replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first year as a nurse was in LTC. One of the most difficult things I have ever done in nursing was to get to know those wonderful elderly pts........then watch them go down hill until they expired....

  11. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    FF-PHRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    The article you listed states a rise only in New York state. Nation wide statement is not

  12. Paramedics in the ER

    FF-PHRN replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    So.. thats a broad brush you are painting with for nursing and paramedics. It is also not at all accurate. I have met plenty of paramedics with degrees. I don't know the name of it other than its some...

  13. Paramedics in the ER

    FF-PHRN replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    Not alot of professional love for the paramedics here...it is a nursing forum I guess. yes, I learned about colostomies. That was sarcasm. I appreciate and respect the medics I work with.( that went...

  14. Did you leave soon after your "One Year"?

    FF-PHRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I have 15 years experience as a nurse. Every different unit I have worked on has taken at least one year to get comfortable on and sometimes more. As I said, there may certainly be valid reasons...

  15. Paramedics in the ER

    FF-PHRN replied to okie4ever's topic in Emergency

    ImThatGuy-maybe i misunderstood your post to mean that paramedics are too ignorant to do any teaching. I reread the previous posts a few times to see what I may have missed. It appears our experience...

  16. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    FF-PHRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that is spot on. Nothing left to say. Especially the first two sentences. However......I know whats coming. but...but...but...but... its for the children!!!!......like thats some kind of...

  17. Did you leave soon after your "One Year"?

    FF-PHRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my opinion, leaving a nursing job at one year is essentially a bridge burned. Every different type of unit I have worked on took atleast a year just to get comfortable. If I was a hospital looking...

  18. Normal to feel so stupid?

    FF-PHRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    It takes a while. A year easy to feel comfortable in a busy ED. It doesnt help that its a tight group. BUT..when you are to that point, its a good place to be. Give it time. Its a hard, complicated...

  19. What does your username mean?

    FF-PHRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine is my title. Firefighter\ Prehospital RN with my fire dept (Professional FD, not volunteer). I was the first RN on the job, work as a paramedic while on duty. I also work as a flight nurse or as...

  20. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    FF-PHRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks actually....... Hey Mr.\Ms. Fosterchild, we have this loving family that would love to have you in their home and be a part of your life. Looks like they may be considering adopting...

  21. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    FF-PHRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried to put a little humor with my reponses earlier ( I guess only I think I am funny) but the point I am getting at along with some others here is simple. You are suggesting a level of...

  22. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    FF-PHRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Starzrn, do you have any kids? Not nieces or nephews or cats or dogs or whatever, but your own

  23. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    FF-PHRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    I though the "Komrade" part of my post may have tipped you off to my sarcasm........Or.... maybe we should have a Government team to go around and inspect all households to ensure the children are...

  24. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    FF-PHRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    YES my Komrades! These are obviously defective parents that deserve to have their children removed from the home, not only should this be illegal but it should carry a charge of attempted murder and...

  25. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    FF-PHRN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Crepitation. I once had an elderly demented female pt that fell and suffered BILATERAL midshaft radius\ulna fxs. In her confusion she was flailing her arms around with what appeared to be additional...