FiremedicMike

FiremedicMike BSN, RN, EMT-P

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  1. Nurses who have been practicing 2+ years... Do you think you could pass the NCLEX?

    FiremedicMike replied to GammaReyMysterio's topic in General Nursing

    They're just small adults…….. What was the thought process behind the next gen questions that are coming? I'm an educator at heart, but that format perplexes

  2. Should Hospitals Rehire LPNs/LVNs?

    FiremedicMike replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    To be fair - as nurses and humans, we are all equals. In terms of functionality, there are things that need to be done in the hospital that LPN's legally cannot do in many states. In my state, LPNs...

  3. Should Hospitals Rehire LPNs/LVNs?

    FiremedicMike replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Most of our LPN colleagues work their butts off, and to deny them the ability to come back to the hospital during this critical nursing shortage due to a perceived threat to "job security" is pure...

  4. ER or PCU

    FiremedicMike replied to Emma_RN's topic in General Specialties

    tl:Dr - you're choosing between order and chaos. JBMmom's description of the ED is succinct. It is variety to the extreme, and your day can change any second with the next medic who calls in...

  5. Delta 8 THC now federally legal, what does this mean for nurses?

    FiremedicMike replied to RNMN667's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of the day, what's the difference between a gummy, a glass of wine, or a beer? Nothing. They're all chemicals used to calm someone down. As long as they're used responsibly, I...

  6. Should Hospitals Rehire LPNs/LVNs?

    FiremedicMike replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a fairly busy ED in an urban area and we augment with LPNs. We have several that are phenomenal and we would drown without them. Our setup, we have zones of 8-12 beds, within each zone...

  7. SICK OF BEING A LPN

    FiremedicMike replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My ED uses a lot LPNs, I actually had a medic friend say he was going to apply there but word on the street is they're phasing out medics for LPNs (not true). A good LPN changes our entire...

  8. NCLEX exam without going to nursing school?

    FiremedicMike replied to Mora101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why does this thread keep getting bumped?

  9. Accelerated Nursing

    FiremedicMike replied to NursingiA2023's topic in General Students

    I believe accelerated BSN programs are targeted at adult, second career learners. Unlike entry level ADN programs who usually refuse to talk to students until they're in the program, you might be...

  10. Student RN Scrubs

    FiremedicMike replied to Brenwick2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    They’re showing up to clinical dressed inappropriately and being sent home. I agree they shouldn’t need parents, but obviously they

  11. Best tips for RN changing specialty to ED

    FiremedicMike replied to Valcorie34's topic in Emergency

    I've never worked med-surg, so keep that in mind. 1. You need to do your best to try to look at your patient, get a picture for what's going on, and anticipate what assessments/labs/treatments...

  12. Student RN Scrubs

    FiremedicMike replied to Brenwick2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We're in a time where colors mean something in the hospital, and white is universally recognized as being a student. Sorry but I'm in the "it's time for them to grow up" camp. Make the...

  13. Is this mocking patients?

    FiremedicMike replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    There are two types of people who work direct patient care- 1. Those who at least occasionally succumb to the dark humor we use to deal with the things we experience 2. Those who use that...

  14. You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

    FiremedicMike replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    My post wasn't really meant as a clap-back, it was more of a funny

  15. You're Right, It Is You: How do I get out of this career please?

    FiremedicMike replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    So you want a low-stress, rewarding job with supportive bosses and good work-life balance that can financially support you and your family? Isn't that what literally everyone on the planet is...

  16. Nursing school has pushed me to the edge. Anyone else?

    FiremedicMike replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    I do understand that what I quoted is nearly 4 years old, but the whole "you'll never be a great nurse" mantra struck a nerve with me. There are absolutely programs that are toxic, mean-spirited...

  17. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    FiremedicMike replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    There are several programs in my immediate area, a major metro city. They all follow the same BON format of passing a class means an overall grade of 76 or better and failing 2 courses is removal...

  18. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    FiremedicMike replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    You should understand that there are medical schools with mandatory attendance and nursing schools that are blended format (no attendance tracked there), and once clinical rotations start for med...

  19. Importance of Pinning With Families

    FiremedicMike replied to newgraddd's topic in General Students

    My school only allowed 1 guest per person - Covid

  20. Afraid Of Failure

    FiremedicMike replied to Renna86's topic in General Students

    It’s probably going to depend on when you schedule your test. If you take it before April, you’ll probably be on the old test. I’ll say this - there was a chunk of the new style practice...

  21. Charting Medications

    FiremedicMike replied to thisnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Epic - Reason for off schedule - “Nurse decision”. “Priority of care” goes in the comment

  22. Talk To Me About Being An Inpatient NP

    FiremedicMike posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I have a few years before I can retire from the FD and go full-time nursing (second career). I am personally a long-term planner and am looking at a couple of different possibilities of what...

  23. BON Where I’m Single State Licensed Wants To Ask Me Questions

    FiremedicMike replied to Bryan Hurst's topic in General Nursing

    What happened in

  24. How am I supposed to give pills when I have several dosages?

    FiremedicMike replied to pepitohonguito87's topic in General Students

    Nearly all of your posts on this forum revolve around "bullying". You were not bullied in this

  25. What's the magic formula?

    FiremedicMike replied to Greer95's topic in General Students

    The secret is to stop caring about your grades, as long as you're passing. I entered RN school with 20 years of healthcare experience and a bachelors degree with honors and I was a very "grades...