airwayguru

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1. Good camp nurse nicknames?

   airwayguru replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

   I am not a nurse but I have been doing camp medicine for a long time. I have been called "DOC", "Med", and my favorite "USAR" (Urban Search and Rescue). Since I have multi certifications in...

2. Ultrascope vs Littmann Master Cardiology

   airwayguru replied to jujubees1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have an ultrascope in one of medical packs for missions work. When I do not have access to my littmann I have that scope on hand. As for listening I have no trouble. It was recommended by one of...

3. How much does a bag of fluids cost?

   airwayguru replied to kk2021's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I work in the missions field I help supply mission teams with medical supplies. In the last few weeks I have been tossing expired fluids, lines, needles, and syringes since we can not send them out...

4. Looks for a job in Flight Nursing

   airwayguru replied to Thoc_123's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   I would go to the National Flight Nurses/Paramedics websites. Last time I was there they had links to who was hiring for flight nurses and

5. What's in your pocket - ER Style

   airwayguru replied to Frizbeeboy's topic in Emergency

   I carry the following with me all the time on me when I am working the clinic. I wear khacki BDU pants and a polo shirt. In my pockets I have spare exam gloves, notebook, IV start kits, 3" Tape,...

6. What's in your pocket - ER Style

   airwayguru replied to Frizbeeboy's topic in Emergency

   Sounds like you wear EMT pants/Polo or a flight suit. I am going with the flight

7. What bag would you recommend?

   airwayguru replied to touchick156's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Maxpedition has some great bags that are great for nursing school. They are able to carry alot. I would also go REI or some type of camping store and get a basic day hiking

8. How much does a bag of fluids cost?

   airwayguru replied to kk2021's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I am shocked to see a school making the students buy the IV supplies. I see the student buying the scrubs, stethoscopes, shears, etc. But the IV supplies that is totally wrong. The one thing I...

9. Recs for NON-Littmann stethoscopes...?

   airwayguru replied to witchy_grrl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I carry a spare littman or a sprague

10. Emergency Nursing Equipment

    airwayguru replied to LiveHigh2012's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Spare tourniquet, exam gloves in the pockets, and alcoho prep

11. cleaning stethoscope

    airwayguru replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Since I clean and repair stethoscopes on the side here is how I claen them and what I suggest to to clean them. First remove all your parts, if you can (ear pieces, chast piece, name tag, etc.) Do a...

12. What else do you do at camp besides be a nurse?

    airwayguru replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    Depends what camp I am working at. During the big group activities I help out with what I think is fun to do. Since I am certified in different areas of emergency services I like to teach the kids...

13. Every Day Carry of the Medical Professional

    airwayguru posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am doing a workshop for those who travel to other countries and one of the sessions I doing is titled "Every Day Carry of the Medical Professional" The sole purpose is to see what you carry with you...

14. What is your year-round job?

    airwayguru replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Camp

    I work as a medical missionary full time. I schedule myself every year to cover bible camps as needed. I use it as part of my mission statment. while at camp I can do paper work for missions and...