RN Randy

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  1. RN Randy

    How do you handle "true emergencies"?

    RN Randy replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

    Wow... you note that you are not above the law in one sentence then ask for an "I'm above the law" sticker... ?? I'm sorry, but as an RN and former paramedic, I feel compelled to toss out some simple...
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    A different sort of "travel nursing"

    RN Randy replied to Valanda's topic in Agency Nurses

    Sounds to me like good old fashioned Medical Escort Service. If this fellow is serious, I would assume his DNR and advance directive paperwork is in order and your job would simply be to give medical...
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    This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    RN Randy replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    Now that's some interesting reading! Just thought I'd post and say I know the reason biscuits were called Cat Heads... our older generation uses the same slang here in WV. Seems the scratch made dough...
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    Security clearance for nurses?

    RN Randy replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    Surf this site: http://www.clearancejobs.com/ you'll find all you need to get you started.
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    New forum inquiry.. civilian contactors.

    RN Randy posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi folks, I'm looking for a new forum here and would like some input or assistance. This forum appears to be for military personnel and VA hospital nurses. I'm interested in civilian contracting and...
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    What is An Atrovent or Alburetol PILLOW?

    RN Randy replied to psychnurse1998's topic in General Nursing

    That may be it also.... back in the day, before the automatic clicky super inhaler discs, you got a small cylindrical inhaler piece that you took apart and inserted the 'pillow' of med dust into...
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    What is An Atrovent or Alburetol PILLOW?

    RN Randy replied to psychnurse1998's topic in General Nursing

    Well, obviously if it was for an HHN, it isn't a pill or ER tab. Maybe that is just your local phys term for the SUD ampule? We call the SUD salines "pinkies". Others say saline amp. Albuterol and...
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    New Specialty Forum, Gov't/Industrial/Defense Contracting

    RN Randy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, I'm pushing for a new specialty forum for Government/Industrial nursing. Site admins tell me that an interest generated by this post would certainly help in showing the need. SO, please speak...
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    Which Strips Are MOST Dangerous?

    RN Randy replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Heh... I think the most dangerous strip out there is sinus rhythm. Don't let it fool ya! It may look innocent enough, but as soon as you turn your back... [dingdingdingdingdingding] :)
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    Items/meds To Donate- Where To Send?

    RN Randy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, I've always been interested in medical missionary work and have casually put aside things I run across that get tossed out or given away. It seems that my pile has become a rather nice bag...
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    Items/meds To Donate- Where To Send?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in General Nursing

    Great, thanks! I was wondering if I'd have to just hand it off to someone locally and hope it didn't lay and waste. thanks much!
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    I am so flippen mad!!!!!!!!

    RN Randy replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    LOL... I love your idealistic outlook.... For every trustworthy nurse, you'll find two or more unethical dopes. Just like MD doesn't equal businessman [can you hear the earth cracking?], or...
  13. RN Randy

    BLS and ACLS Instructors

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

    Hi Bob, Per hour instruction is a bad idea. You need to set contracted rates based on instruction needs and class size. For instance, Offer a full-service class divded up as say, Basic first aid,...
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    Starting a business:funding

    RN Randy replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You can raise 3/4 mil from friends and family???? Any chance I can get a peek at your rolodex?
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    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    RN Randy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Amen brother, thanks for the input. Religion just drags people down... as this argument [yes, argument, not debate], proves; so long as you subscribe to religion, you will usually spend your time...
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    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    RN Randy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Mercy... let's not look for a fight where one doesn't exist.... Paraphrasing with words like "stupid" only ruffle feathers. I'll rephrase my whole first statement: "Bad analogy... *risking* life and...
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    mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    RN Randy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Eh?? How does fighting for your country/*risking* your life for freedom and a cause compare with refusing treatment in the face of death?? [risking your life vs risking your soul.] Listen peeps,...
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    So you hate your job....?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in General Nursing

    thanks a bunch and hope to be in hog heaven soon. shouldn't be too hard, what with the nursing shortage and all... lol.
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    So you hate your job....?

    RN Randy posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, imagine if you will.... You are a happy person with a good sense of humor but... You're surrounded by unhappy people, in an unhappy environment. There are just enough lazy people and jackass...
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    So you hate your job....?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in General Nursing

    And excellent advice that is. I agree completely, but my wife may not be as eager to jump ship with me, LOL. It'll be a looong talk, that's for sure!
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    So you hate your job....?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Noryn, maybe we can meet up at the next BARH roundup.. lol... I hear it may be on the horizon again. Anyway, yes, only been an RN for a year. I'm also a respiratory therapist, registered...
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    Anyone sporting a beard?

    RN Randy replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yup, me too... been bearded up for several years. Women seem to like it, even my wife likes it, little ol' ladies like it, it keeps bugs from drilling holes in my face at 70mph on the highway and it...
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    New nurse cracking under pressure

    RN Randy replied to hollyjolly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Life is indeed too short for anyone to sit in a swill and drown. I hear there is a nursing shortage, and I hear that sickness and disease will be around a while, so bet you won't have trouble finding...
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    So you hate your job....?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, no perdiem, not in the budget, because the interim manager between the interim managers let 75% of the staff go perdiem already, hence our staffing issues, hence me busting hump whilst tripping...
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    So you hate your job....?

    RN Randy replied to RN Randy's topic in General Nursing

    That's just it... I'm trying to get BACK to the ICU... I miss it greatly, and skills die quickly.