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  1. ER nurses compared to EMT's

    We have different priorities than nurses. We do some things that may make a patient's hospital stay longer and more arduous, but that on scene are necessary. RSII comes to mind. It can be over-used, but it is a very useful tool. We rarely have to...
  2. Guys and OB! how did you deal

    In my expericence, I have never perceived one moment of hesitation on the part of my female patients to allow me do do whatever exam is necessary, including perineal exams. They understand why I am there, and in most cases have made the call that su...
  3. Help with Strips

    I've been a paramedic 17 years plus change, have only seen the tombstone phenomena in the field once.
  4. What does your spouse do?

    My wife is a junior high English teacher.
  5. Why no Union in Louisiana for Nurses?

    Unions are not as strong in the South as in other parts of the country. I belong to IAFF (international association of Firefighters). The service I work for is under the city health dept. We are all civilians and the city does not recognize our unio...
  6. If Martha Stewart was a nurse.....

    A basalmic Vinegar perineal freshup spray. l
  7. Anyone starting school in January?

    I'm starting Excelsior College soon, hope to be through with my ADN in about a year. Thought about finishing the degree plan at Lamar that I started, but I read that if you already have a degree, Excelsior won't give as much credit for your courses....