tfunkrn

tfunkrn specializes in Psych, CVICU, SICU, MICU, PICU.

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1. LPN's Role in the ICU?

   tfunkrn replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

   I never said they should not take the courses, I said I did not know they offered it to LPNs. And.. I have plenty of company in my 'Ivory tower'.. Thanks for your concern.

2. Here Comes Ike!

   tfunkrn replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

   I used to live on Galveston Island. I sure hope no one decided to stick around and have a 'hurricane party'. My heart goes out to all trying to escape Ike's path. I know how congested the highways and Interstates can be around Houston on normal days....

3. LPN's Role in the ICU?

   tfunkrn replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

   For telemetry, if you do not need knowledge about the drugs, then a disrhythmia course should suffice. Do not try to turn the tables on me, sir. I am not insulting you, and your insulting me is unprofessional. I just asked some questions, and there i...

4. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

   tfunkrn replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

   Yes.. I wondered in here again from google. I had not actively been in this forum for a while. No, I do not claim to know anything about these people.. as they know nothing about me. You are right, there is no reason to banter this issue. I spoke out...

5. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

   tfunkrn replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

6. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

   tfunkrn replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

   You are the one calling yourself a 'moocher'.. I am just stating the fact that NONE of us are self-sufficient.. I did put 'your' before hypocrisy.. sorry.. as I said, I have no idea if you even work in a health related occupation.. or you may even be...

7. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

   tfunkrn replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

   Yeah..hehe the list goes on and on.. My mother used to always asy 'Only 2 sure things in life.. death and taxes'. UHC is for everyone! If you want additional coverage, I am sure you can still purchase it. I, in all honesty, cannot fee good about mys...

8. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

   tfunkrn replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

   Another thing I pay for.. your tax deductions from contributing to charitable causes.. What if I do not like your contributions.

9. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

   tfunkrn replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

   Ohh.. Jolie.. I am very self-sufficient at this point in my life.. I do not get any tax credits for children or loans. Those of you that claim children on your returns, I could say, are mooching off me.. Those of you taking deductions for interest on...

10. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    tfunkrn replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

    Hi Magda, The difference is there are many states here in the US that have their own statutes for scopes of practice. The pay is not the same, but neither are the content of knowledge, years of schooling, responsibilities, or the testing for licen...

11. Here Comes Ike!

    tfunkrn replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    It's too late for this, but I am going to try to remain on this thread as long as possible for notifications post Ike. Thank you.

12. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    tfunkrn replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism

    Why are you defending him? He is the one insulting and attacking anyone who is not living up to his standards and/or if anyone believes in something other than what he believes. Also, CRNA2007, all I see in your profile is education and other. What A...

13. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    tfunkrn replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

    What state do you live in? I think it is great as long as you are comfortable and able to do this on your own licence under your state's LPN/LVN legal scope of practice. As far as blood is concerned, we have to have 2 signatures checking the blood ou...

14. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    tfunkrn replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

    ACLS and PALS has nothing to do with being an LPN, but is a requirement in most hospitals in the ICU. I did not realize, as an LPN, that you would be able to be ACLS or PALS certified, sincing pushing vasoactive meds are usually within the LPN/LVN sc...

15. Leaving for awhile...ambivalance...help

    tfunkrn replied to 123sunnid's topic in Retired

    Definitely.. renew your RN license! Take some time off, if necessary. I know I was really burnt out after over 10 years of floating around to the various ICUs in a big hospital, and have taken the opportunity to 'get away and re-fresh'. The thing tha...