emsboss

emsboss

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  1. face to face with death

    emsboss replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    I can answer this question...I know I can...I...think I can...Folks...I am afraid to die...I have seen the anguish...I have watched people die, both calmly and going out screaming. I helped code my...

  2. What does your screenname mean?

    emsboss replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is pretty much self explainatory . I LOVE what I do but it is time (after 24 1/2 years) to move on to something else. I graduate on 17 December, 2004. PARTY at my house on 18 December . Plan...

  3. tension between EMT and LTC nurses?

    emsboss replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    I have spent a loooong time reading this thread...and...I have decided that there will ALWAYS be emnity between EMS and Nurses...or, lest I offend any one...Nurses and EMS...I would like to say that...

  4. Acls

    emsboss replied to Rachel2004RN's topic in General Nursing

    I FULLY agree with this...I have been an instructor for way over 10 years...Most peoples worst enemy is themselves. Rhythms/drugs are what gets most people. Take notes in lectures, and listen to the...

  5. paramedic to RN

    emsboss posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working on my RN for what seems like a million years. Actually, it has only been about 6. I will (LORD WILLING) graduate in December. I currently manage a small rural EMS squad of 16...

  6. Coitus Interruptus?

    emsboss replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I was working as aTelemetry Tech on a busy step-down unit one night when a guy went into "V-tach". About three nurses rushed into the room...And right back out. Seems he was "lonely" :rotfl: . BTW....

  7. Problem with Littmann or suppose to be like this??

    emsboss replied to MJ-12's topic in General Nursing

    I use a Littman Master that I use on my "bus" I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!! IMHO there is no better

  8. How long to obtain ADN?

    emsboss replied to mollyz's topic in General Nursing

  9. Night shift RN giving sleep aids w/o order..

    emsboss replied to HillaryC's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT GIVE/DO ANYTHING ON ANYBODIES WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned this the hard way in clinicals...Was doing my OB rotation and my instructors "pet peeve" was teaching sheets. Asked the charge RN...

  10. 12 Lead EKG Practicing

    emsboss replied to Tia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  11. The Cancer That Spreads Across the Nation...HCA

    emsboss replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for a HCA facility...And hope I never do again...When I first started it was a Catholic hospital...Worked there for 3 years before "they" took over. After "they" took over the place...

  12. APLS (advanced pediatric life support)

    emsboss replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Emergency

    I have not heard of the "APLS". I am a "PALS" instructor and have been since the late '80s. About 1989, I think. If there is ANY way I can help ANYONE I will do my

  13. RN + Paramedic

    emsboss replied to MarcusKspn's topic in Emergency

    As a paramedic (20+ years) going into the RN field, I graduate December 17th, BTW. I am going to keep BOTH certifications, RNCENCCRNNREMTP called it right. Being certified in both allows you to...

  14. at school and need answer for question

    emsboss replied to 46yrsbacktoschool's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe...Brand name (always capitalized)...generic (never capitalized) and

  15. What's your craziest story of the ER

    emsboss replied to debo_lpnER's topic in Emergency

    Responded to a "belly pain" one night in beautiful WVa...18y/o female c/o lower abdominal pain. While enroute I asked the usual barrage of questions and got to the one I was dreading..."could you be...

  16. Scary doctors!!!

    emsboss replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    Saw a P.A. once, fresh out of ACLS that defibrillated a live patient. This guy came in with chest pain/dyspnea, so she took him to a monitor room. After she hooked him up she saw "V-fib" on the...

  17. Lifting patients in the ER

    emsboss replied to sprinterman's topic in Emergency

    All good advice Sprinter...I am 41 and work in EMS...Going into nursing (graduate on 17 Dec., 2004) with several back injuries over the years. Correct body mechs and GOOD shoes are...

  18. Wondering if my drink was laced??? Need input..

    emsboss replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, snoopy...I would see about having a drug/tox screen drawn to cover you in case of a random drug screening. I may be a little (lot) paranoid about it, but, you never

  19. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    emsboss replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

  20. First Code

    emsboss replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for letting me vent, I still am really upset over her death. At this point tonight I don't care if I ever see another code.[/quote Wannabe3...The first code is ALWAYS the hardest. I am not...

  21. Hello from a newbie

    emsboss replied to WVmomof2's topic in General Nursing

    Why does our society value the least the people it needs the most (nurses, teachers, policemen, firefighters, etc.)???? I will never understand it.As a Paramedic, (manager btw) I will not make $25,000...

  22. I need help!

    emsboss replied to Soon_2_B_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Soon...Something that helps me is word association...Use the med in a sentence, usually a goofy one that makes you chuckle. Confuses people, but it works. GOOD

  23. Interview questions

    emsboss replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    More questions - Was there ever a time when you believed co-workers were being inappropriate or doing something they shouldnt. And, how did you handle it.? How do you avoid "long silence"? Ive been a...

  24. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    emsboss replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    ERslave...What I meant was, the PATIENT refuses...We have a form for them to sign, but, WE are not allowed to refuse services either. (WVa) Does have a protocol, I forget the number, that "allows" us...

  25. Interview questions

    emsboss replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    As an "interviewer" I may be able to help. One of the main reasons we ask "what are your strong/weak points is that we can sort out the "BSers" (not Bachelor of Science) REAL quick. If they say they...