RN Randy

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  1. RN Randy

    Needing a Tubex!

    RN Randy replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.pocketnurse.com sells a carpu-ject, and I found a possibility at this site http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiodeal/labmed/medicalsupplies.html for about 4bux, and if not available, try here:...
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    nurses from maintenance point of view

    RN Randy replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Preach it, brother. Unfortunately this is exactly what is wrong with most of society today.... Not mine, not my job, didn't wanna, who cares, what does it matter, nobody will know, I refuse, it's...
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    Inmate relations

    RN Randy replied to cscott1's topic in Correctional

    The original topic appears to be about a lack of compassion, empathy, sympathy, and a humane, objective view of an inmate. I've already put my 2 cents in on that subject... Since all of my posts were...
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    phone calls no outsider would believe

    RN Randy replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    That's too funny. Back when I was a paramedic, I almost always had trouble when people did *not* want service. We would roll up on an MVC, find out it was just some ol' boy that worked a mine 2 hours...
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    ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    RN Randy replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    as an asn, i get paid more than a new teacher, who has a bach. degree, and teachers do indeed get shot, beat, stabbed, ridiculed by heartless morons all day, clean up puke, pee, etc, and everyone that...
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    Got county jail LPN job, filling out security clearance, help

    RN Randy replied to jawa530's topic in Correctional

    Jawa, YES... indeed you did the right thing. Sermons notwithstanding, the truth will always set you free... haha. Having had a Top Secret clearance myself, I can guarantee they will ultimately get...
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    Independent Nurse Contactor

    RN Randy replied to Stayce's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Check out the Entrepreneur forum under Specialty then Nursing Specialties, or search for "independant contractor". There are quite a few discussions here on that subject. Good luck in your pursuit!...
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    ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    RN Randy replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed... After the phone, electric, water, TV, used car and house payments, I notice my lack of wealth pretty regularly, LOL. As said, the 'comfort zone' is pretty wide, though. I certainly don't...
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    Needing a Tubex!

    RN Randy replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the item posted earlier is a carpuject holder, and the one I keep handy is a tubex injector, normally in light blue, shown here: http://www.rxlist.com/images/rxlist/bicillinla4.gif Saves...
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    Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

    RN Randy posted a topic in Correctional

    Hey, I'm looking at the FMC in Lex and curious if anyone would like to share info? thanks!
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    Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

    Well... I've tried the Army, USAF, Nat'l Guard, Coast Guard, FBI, CIA, NSA, IHS, USPHS, and even found that there is not even a red cross post near me... LOL. My thyroid went south about 10 years ago...
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    BLS and ACLS Instructors

    RN Randy replied to bobnurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I don't plan on doing any of it, but the OP apparently does...
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    Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

    Great, thanks! I'm trying to get on at the FMC in Lexington, and I know nothing about corrections except what I've read. Structure and discipline at work almost seems like a dream these days. The...
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    BLS and ACLS Instructors

    RN Randy replied to bobnurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    ?? Right....
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    Administration of blood products

    RN Randy replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    What about time? I've seen a lot of references to how fast, but no policies on total time. Last place I worked it was like this: You have 30 min to have the blood running into the patient. If 38 min...
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    PICC training needed. ALL options open, whatever it takes.

    RN Randy posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    As the title says, looking for hands-on picc training. Thanks!
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    PICC training needed. ALL options open, whatever it takes.

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    OK, I've found most of what I need, and let's just say it's not cheap, but affordable for the return. Thanks for all the assistance,
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    A nurse for 9 months and already offered a supervisor postion....scary!

    RN Randy replied to lizzieB05's topic in General Nursing

    A certain health facility chain came into my college 28 days before we graduated, bringing food, trinkets, and application packets. They were recruiting for RN managers and shift supervisors. They...
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    RT vs RRT

    RN Randy replied to Valanda's topic in General Nursing

    Well, be careful that you don't confuse RT with Radiologic Technology... X-Ray techs. Lots of places use RT for x-ray. Best to just say Respiratory. Now, as for Respiratory, it's divided up into two...
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    Why the fanny packs?

    RN Randy replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yup, aviatorscrubs.com is the way to go if you don't like bags. No pelvis pouch for me either, but I have to admit I do carry my man-purse to the ICU: http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum3264.php While...
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    What do you use? A fanny pack?!

    RN Randy replied to er1c15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You need pocketed clothing, and if you want tough scrubs that are darn near denim-like, try these: http://www.aviatorscrubs.com/ not affiliated, etc, etc...
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    Blood Pressure Cuff Question

    RN Randy replied to Michellebr's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I believe they need to cover the middle 50-60% of the upper arm vertically, but more importantly, take a look at the cuff markings. Most all disposables and many permanent cuffs have a white line on...
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    Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

    I'll sure let ya know what I find out. I know zip about the field, just investigating the options. I see you already do corrections, and curious how you like it? I've been surfing public/commercial...
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    Need care plan for sleep apnea patient

    RN Randy replied to sunnymqt's topic in PACU

    Well... if "at risk" is the actual intent, then most of it would be plain ol' assessment and treatment. Raise HOB, use pillows behind shoulders/head being sure the point is an increased angle of the...
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    PICC training needed. ALL options open, whatever it takes.

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Well, folks... for some reason my notifications are not coming in and I don't know when people reply, sorry! Thanks for all the help and info, but I'm not really looking to move or take a hospital...