emsboss

Looking at returning to Travel Nursing. Been in Alaska for almost 8 yrs. My question is; Can you claim travel expenses, vehicle depreciation/maintenance for tax deductions? I plan on travelling in my truck and camper. Thanx for input.

I have and use an Iphone with multiple programs that come in very handy... My DON asked me about it one day(we also have a policy regarding the use of cell-phones) and she ended up with several "apps" as did I. Sharing technology can be benificial to patients. Now, that being said... I am not allowed to text or surf the 'net at work (facebook is VERBOTTEN!!!)

As a Supervisor, I agree that you have been "played"... I fully agree with gymnut... Be very careful around this one...

To me there is no better shift... Been doing them for 25 years... Or so...:lol2::D

No...

It does teach things from a PATIENTs point of view... Not only did we bathe one another in our class, we also fed each other and brushed each others teeth... I learned a LOT from that day... The one learning that day, I believe now, was NOT the one giving the bath, it was the one recieving...

How do you make a surgeon taller... Give him Viagra...

When I told my Dad I wanted to be a Nurse, he asked "What!!! Are you GAY!!!" No... Just want to help folks a little...

While in HS worked in the hay-fields, took my first EMT test literally on my 18th birthday and passed it. Went to Paramedic school, obtained Paramedic certification, joined the Army, spent ten years as a Combat Medic, (coming home every two years to re-cert) got out, worked as a hospital-based 'Medic for about 5. Went into Administration as Director of E.M.S. for a small hospital for another 5 years. I got into an argument over patient care with an E.D. Nurse who told me "you are JUST a Paramedic, that is all you will ever be, you are not smart enough to be a R.N.":eek:, well... Emsboss, R.N. at your service...

I agree with this statement... This seems the best way to remain diplomatic:idea:

Absolutely NOT!!!!... I am a male Nurse, but as has already been said, we ALL need to stand up for ourselves. If we make a mistake, own up to it, if the physician still wants to yell, have him/her go someplace private and do it. My worst experience was with a female physician; she told me she "would have my job" and I told her "you couldn't do my job." Disciplinary action followed shortly thereafter(for my response), BUT... I still work here and she and I get along fairly well now.

Just hang her...

I have to agree with caroladybelle... I will not say more as I am known by administration to be on this board...

Where does your lab place the decimal point? Ours start as .03 as normal and go up, with a .06 as "low positive" and I have seen a 72 once, pt died.

2nd career... Started as an EMT in 1980 in H.S, Paramedic immediately after, 10 years as an Army medic, keeping current as civilian Paramedic also. Moved up the ladder to Director of EMS in a Hospital based squad. Got into a "discussion"(read- Argument) one night with an E.D. RN about patient care. She said "you are too dumb to be a Nurse, you are just a Paramedic and always will be one.":angryfire Was in school at the time for a degree in Paramedic Science, my advisor said that all the pre-reqs were the same, also stated she had "one opening for Nursing this Fall Semester, do you want it?" Long story short(to late, I know), two and a half years later I graduate. Been a Registered Nurse 6 years, let my Paramedic license go at the 25 year mark:o. I REALLY miss EMS at times:crying2:

Snow like arrived on the East coast really messed you guys up... That is a normal thing up here... Seldom does anyone miss a shift due to weather. 'Course, 99% of us drive 4X4 vehicles... Or dog teams, hehehe.

Clinicals... In a word... SUX... Not sure if I can use that word here, but, that was my opinion of them. Two of my instructors made them interesting, but, overall, they sucked badly. Did NOT prepare me for the real world.

Brought tears to my eyes... Thank You for sharing

I carried a PalmPilot for years, used Epocrates on it(the $149 version). I now have it(Epocrates) on my iPhone and still use it daily, drug lookup, compatibility, infectios disease, labs, math formulas, etc. Could I do my job without it? Yup. Does it make my job easier? YUP! Just make sure you keep the battery charged...

Probably the side lying position for severe arthritis in the hips(my experience), but if you have trouble visualizing the meatus, try this... Have them cough(watch out for "gaseous explosions") the meatus will often "wink" at you and you may actually get a little bit of urine to help your "aim."

Thank You!!!!! For this awesome reminder. Some of us need to be reminded more often (turned in 38.5 hrs of O/T over 2 weeks:imbar). Slept for 17 hours my first day off. My body was worn down, immune system weakened... Gotta put "NO!" back in my vocabulary... THANX for this reminder, mamamerlee.:heartbeat

We do NOT draw from the PIVC after the IV is started, we can, however draw at the initial "stick". What was explained to us makes sense (at least to me). As the catheter is in place in the vein, it warms and becomes somewhat softer and could collapse with the vacuum of either the syringe or the vacu-tainer. So... At our house drawing from an in-place peripheral IV is a big no-no. Other facilities may have different policies and procedures so, the usual disclaimer... Check you facility P&P manual.

When the Supervisor looks at you with a surprised look and says..."It's 1900 ALREADY!?!?!?!?!"

LISTEN TO WHAT THE NURSES HAVE TO SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Yes, I know it is in all caps, BUT!!!! We as staff R.N.s get tired of voicing our concerns to deaf ears... The second, and just as important... DO NOT LIE TO YOUR STAFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enough said, before I get on a soap box and really sound off.