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  1. ACLS a requirement for RN's?

    medic2bsn posted a topic in Operating Room

    Just curious. Does your OR require you to have ACLS? And for a friend of mine, do you have to have ACLS in order to administer IV Conscious Sedation? I am saying yes.

  2. Did Anyone See Larry King Last Night?

    medic2bsn replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    You mentioned you were having conscious sedation. Were any of the stories on Larry King about waking up with General

  3. ACLS a requirement for RN's?

    medic2bsn replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks to all who have responded to my question. I used to be a Paramedic so I have had ACLS for many years. There are only a couple of us in our OR that do have ACLS and are the only ones who give...

  4. dress code for or personnel

    medic2bsn replied to henrysnana's topic in Operating Room

    double

  5. dress code for or personnel

    medic2bsn replied to henrysnana's topic in Operating Room

    Now that's what I call

  6. What do you carry in your pockets?

    medic2bsn replied to regglynn's topic in Operating Room

    Daily schedule, preference card for the case were doing and scissors. Phone in cell phone pocket. This is a hospital phone that only works in the vacinity of the OR, but it works like a regular...

  7. dress code for or personnel

    medic2bsn replied to henrysnana's topic in Operating Room

    I'm pretty sure we have a dress code. Requires us to dress neatly. No jeans or such when attending classes. It's not strictly enforced though. We do wear shorts to work (OR) before immediately...

  8. Operating times

    medic2bsn replied to rebrnfa's topic in Operating Room

    10 hours for a ventral hernia repair!?! What took so

  9. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    medic2bsn replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    A position came open in the OR about a month ago. I applied, got interviewed, was offered the position and accepted it, RN Circulator. All in the same day. I started last week and so far it's...

  10. Opinion needed......

    medic2bsn posted a topic in Operating Room

    Our ER as been extremely busy lately. Same amount of help. 6 or 7 to 1 ratio. 4 to 1 in cardiac and trauma rooms. nonstop I am newgrad in the ER. Paramedic prior to getting my license in Feb. 2006. I...

  11. Opinion needed......

    medic2bsn replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

    I thought all weekend about the position. I told my wife and myself that if I was offered the position, then it was meant to be. I put in a transfer request. Was interviewed the day after and...

  12. Opinion needed......

    medic2bsn replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

    I really enjoy working 3 days a week. I believe that OR would be M - F with call. What are your responsibilities in the OR?...and thanks for your

  13. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    medic2bsn replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    Our ER as been extremely busy lately. I don't know how you Veterans do it. Or how I can do it until I

  14. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    medic2bsn replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    4 to 1 ratio? 2 techs per Nurse? Where are you guys at? I am new in the ER, been a medic for 12 years, but that isn't helping me right now. I feel like I forget everything when I walk in the door....

  15. Will I ever be fast enough?

    medic2bsn replied to ladydame's topic in Emergency

    I have to say thanks too for those words of encouragement. I've been in the ER for several weeks. At times I feel ok, but there are others when I wonder if I will survive. Feeling like I am not up...

  16. NCLEX 2 timer

    medic2bsn replied to Immortal_us's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You sound just like me. I was 75 the first time then 254 the second time. I felt like I knew the stuff but was coming up short. I signed up to take it again as quick as I could. I myself didn't...

  17. Should I worry that I received a C in Anatomy?

    medic2bsn replied to lavanda's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    C = Continue. Whats the difference between a Nurse who made a C and a Nurse who made an A? Nothing, their both

  18. Tips for IV starts

    medic2bsn replied to asilmk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What bothers me most about starting IV's (this comes from working on an Ambulance) is being able to start IV's all day long, but having trouble when it comes to a critical patient and not being able...

  19. I passed!!!

    medic2bsn replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations

  20. I Passed!

    medic2bsn posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I DID IT! The third time was a charm for me. I took it on January 4 and found out Jan 6 at 1:30am. Imagine the look on my wife's face when I woke her up to read what was on the monitor at that...

  21. NCLEX 2 timer

    medic2bsn replied to Immortal_us's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will pass. I too failed twice. Took it again last week and passed. I posted what seemed to help me in a different thread. Hope it helps you. Good luck. I don't know if we are allowed to link...

  22. Question for those that passed NCLEXRN and have used Saunders

    medic2bsn replied to SanFranSRNA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne method. Remember ABC's,

  23. I PASSED!!!!!!!!! LPN 1st TIME!!!!!!

    medic2bsn replied to Kellink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations...:balloons:

  24. More Important?

    medic2bsn replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think we have a final answer. So, I should have stuck with my "first" answer. anyone

  25. More Important?

    medic2bsn replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe this to be the entire question. Pt with heart problems is going to receive an antihypertensive drug. What should be reported first? Apical pulse of 56 or gaining 4lbs in 24