Rambob

Rambob

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  1. Nursing School

  2. Nursing School

    Who: figure out who you are (age, sex, single, married, obligations, etc.). What: what are you willing to do to succeed ? What are you willing to give up ? Where: where are you planning to go to shcool ? Some big university or a nice little community...
  3. pins....what do you think?

    We were discussing it today. They are not allowed to. Because....... Someone would have to: Write an incident report. Call someone to clean up the blood. Call for orders, you will need pain meds. Arrange for a "Psych consult" (for your PTSS) Think o...
  4. pins....what do you think?

    You may not wear them, but if you are like me...... you still have the "Holes" where they go. AIRBORNE Bob
  5. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    I know plenty of doctors and I have made rounds in the ER and OR with some doctors I know. I want to be a CRNA. Don't try to pull strings, instead.... pull your grades as high as possible. Right now, the tide is turning and they are actually LOOKING ...
  6. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    Heck, I'm 54 and having a ball. Graduate this spring. 19 days and a wake-up. Bob
  7. ER nurses compared to EMT's

  8. ENA orientation modules

    Has anyone had experience with the ENA's "Orientation to Emergency Nursing " program ? Thanks
  9. ENA orientation modules

    I was just looking for a little insightful info. I did get some information from the ENA home-page. Those who have answered here and by E-mail have been most helpful. I welcome your insight on the program. Thank You, Bob
  10. ER nurses compared to EMT's

  11. ER nurses compared to EMT's

    I wished you were working in my ED back when I was on the street. Spread the word. Retired Medic - Rambob
  12. ATCN vs TNCC

    Domo, domo arigato
  13. Rectal temps in peds

    Our Peds instructor, "Curmudgeon of the year" took off 20 point from one of my papers. :angryfire She said "We NEVER take rectal temps because fecal material holds heat."
  14. ENA orientation modules

    This is helpfull. The ED manager has a set and wanted to try them out. Hopefully, I'll get to be the guinea pig.
  15. ATCN vs TNCC

    Was this ATCN also from ENA ? :imbar Just got my TNCC text yesterday. Thank You, Bob
  16. Burn Certification

    I have been trying to get the ABA to return E-mails for over two months. No luck :angryfire I have called and talked with the director of the Advanced Burn Life Support program. I got promises, no results. I was told that the entire program woul...
  17. Ahec

    I was half asleep when I posted. It made sense at the time, but reading it cold ...... Actually, I was looking toward the mountains (but she loves the beach). Low pay, long hours, unappreciated..... that's what I'm looking for. Thanks for gett...
  18. Ahec

    Anybody here doing AHEC ??? Thanks, Bob
  19. Ahec

    Working in one of the AHEC centers. Looking for information about working conditions, hours, salary, training, etc.
  20. Ahec

    Sorry, I was taking a nap. Area Health Education Centers (North Carolina) http://www.med.unc.edu/ahec/
  21. Needs HONEST answer, huge dillema!

    Anyways I think that I've made my decision on what school to go to. Thanks for the input. Which one did you choose ?
  22. Needs HONEST answer, huge dillema!

  23. Needs HONEST answer, huge dillema!

    Stay where you are. The cost is low and the class size is small. Keep your grades up. All grades are important, especially if you plan on going further. You can get a job in 2 years. If you like where you are working, they "MAY" pay for most of y...
  24. Overwhelmed already!!!

    You ain't alone ! On top of the usual BS, schedule changes, clinical site chages (there goes the car pool), new rules and regs. At least ............ our instructors are NICE ! 5/5 also !
  25. Working while in school?

    I'm assuming that you have that 4.0 from college classes (you're probably over 21). Nursing classes aren't (ain't) like other classes. The first semester they are trying to "Weed you out". Your first semester is the most citical (IMHO).In Micro, A&am...