celtchick68

celtchick68

Emergent pre-hospital care as a medic

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  1. Have you ever lost it with a patient?

    celtchick68 replied to notjustanurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just last week. Frequent flier, 3rd visit that week, drunk, high on Percocet, comes in to detox. (sure ya did, just like the other 2 times). He's loud, obnoxious, cussing up a storm, F bombs all...

  2. Unable to answer family questions about DVT.

    celtchick68 replied to arallenrn11's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, I believe the idea is that we're nurses. We're educated. We should be capable of answering basic questions about disease processes when asked. We deal with doctors who explain a patient's dx...

  3. Advice needed

    celtchick68 replied to arobe26's topic in Emergency

    Me? I'd do it. You'll learn more in the ER and should be able to rely on hours. The ER isn't like med surg where it's reliant on census. You never know in the

  4. Unable to answer family questions about DVT.

    celtchick68 replied to arallenrn11's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for the same time period (2.5 months) and frequently come across these issues. While I may be familiar with the answers to a particular diagnosis I'm somewhat hesitant to discuss...

  5. Dress Code at Vidant Medical Center

    celtchick68 replied to EDRN83's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I work for Vidant and the nurses wear black or white. Can be all black or all white or black pants/white top or white pants black top. No prints. Shoes are up to you--any

  6. Grady Interview for ER

    celtchick68 replied to ashrn2011's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I've not had an interview with Grady but the ER I work in asked several prioritization type questions not so much treatment questions as each place may have their own protocol for specific

  7. A week in the ER?!

    celtchick68 replied to tigerlogic's topic in Emergency

    In my ER we frequently hold IVC patients for days while trying to find placement. My facility has a 30 bed psych unit but it's always full. Usually when one is discharged and on the way down in the...

  8. Caring For NICU Parents

    celtchick68 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Awesome points to consider and keep in mind. My 3rd baby was a NICU baby. She was born at 38 weeks via emergency c-section after cord prolapse. Very scary to see your child limp and blue with the...

  9. Pregnant and 8 hour night shift.

    celtchick68 replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer isn't required to make any accommodations for you. Childcare is the sole responsibility of the parent. I can't fathom anyone thinking otherwise. I know plenty of people who were able...

  10. More RN to EMT and Paramedic questions

    celtchick68 replied to GeorgiaBoy61's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Guess that all depends on the state you're in. I'm in NC and on the MICU trucks and air medical helicopters nurses function as a nurse on any scene run. They work side by side with medics and do...

  11. Pregnancy & PRN

    celtchick68 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    All they can say is 'no'. (that would be discrimination to not hire you based on pregnancy status just as an aside) I'd fill out the applications and see what

  12. How does inexperienced RN do ER?

    celtchick68 replied to rnoutlaw's topic in Emergency

    I just started in the ER as a new grad. I did have 15 years of experience as a paramedic in the same county so I was known to the ER staff. I tried to get on with a couple of larger hospitals but...

  13. Please Help me decide

    celtchick68 replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    The ER position without a doubt. Acute care settings will enhance and improve your assessment skills with a wide variety of patients: infants, peds, adults, geriatrics as well as a variety of...

  14. Food stamp violation

    celtchick68 replied to nursehall's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    as a side note: I responded to this post with a comment as opposed to an official "reply" and was given a box that said my comment had to be reviewed by a moderator? what's up with

  15. Food stamp violation

    celtchick68 replied to nursehall's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had a food stamp felony conviction on my record from 18 years ago. I was admitted to the program, graduated and passed the NCLEX on June 5 of this year. I was granted my nursing license and...

  16. For all you new grads...what does your resume look like?

    celtchick68 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can also play up your previous non medical experience. Customer service, dealing with the public, handling customer complaints etc. play up time management, organizational skills etc. select...

  17. Post-code debriefing?!

    celtchick68 replied to jmdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've not dealt with codes in the hospital setting yet as I'm a brand new grad but I've been a paramedic for 15 years and have run lead on more of them than I can remember. In the field there's no...

  18. Share your tips please

    celtchick68 replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    Get to pumping and

  19. DNR- Do Not Treat?

    celtchick68 replied to GinaCat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If the patient or their healthcare POA has indicated the patient is to be a DNR then I'm not understanding why you would call the rapid response team who handles resuscitations to intervene. You...

  20. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    celtchick68 replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The nurse you describe sounds like a bully to me. If everyone stands up to her and holds her accountable then she has to change her ways. One can't demand something from others without holding...

  21. Never placed an IV!!!!!

    celtchick68 replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me and I just started a new position I would take this opportunity to tell whoever is orienting/precepting me that I've never placed an IV. Not your fault I suppose (did they not even...

  22. What do you do the day before the test?

    celtchick68 replied to jbjints's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also took my test at 1:00 pm. The night before I read through the test taking strategy/tips from Hurst review book once. Read through it again right before going in to test. Other than that I...

  23. Nursing student mistake

    celtchick68 replied to jersey244's topic in Canada

    I've just graduated and passed the NCLEX but I've been a paramedic for 15

  24. Nursing student mistake

    celtchick68 replied to jersey244's topic in Canada

    It does make sense. I still don't see it as a big deal. Better to take and make it a teachable moment. Those things are where we learn the best. You'll never disconnect it in that manner again I...

  25. Nursing student mistake

    celtchick68 replied to jersey244's topic in Canada

    I don't see how you put the patient in danger (I'm assuming that there was some sort of extension set attached to the IV catheter and that you didn't disconnect the IV tubing from the IV hub and allow...