parascribe

parascribe specializes in Emergency.

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1. ER RN must haves

   parascribe replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

   All the above, plus a retractable pocket tape measure. And booze, but not pocket size, that's just asking for trouble

2. when is it okay to combat rudeness w/ rudeness?

   parascribe replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Relations

   I try to remember what Oscar Wilde said: " A gentleman is never rude unintentionally." What I most try to avoid is replying in anger, or just snapping at someone. After that, depends on what you're trying to accomplish. I find that using rudeness as ...

3. The most valuable thing(s) you've been told

   parascribe replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Nursing

   That's a great tip, thanks. As to superstition, I tell people I didn't use to be superstitious, then I became a paramedic. Being a nurse reinforces it. My first mentor gave me a great line "Always remember, we take care of other people's emergencies....

4. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

   parascribe replied to Emergent's topic in Relations

   Do you single out the men who don't throw away their garbage? Do you expect the men in your department to manage your trash for you?

5. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

   parascribe replied to Emergent's topic in Relations

   I feel the same. However, it has been an issue at my work, hence my feeling that any woman that complains about the position of a toilet seat forfeits any issues of gender equality. Anyone who needs someone else to position the toilet seat is clearly...

6. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

   parascribe replied to Emergent's topic in Relations

   I'm surprised this is being discussed. I tend my own bathroom habits with no expectation of assistance from anyone. When I hear a woman complain about the toilet seat being left up, I assume they're forfeiting any future argument about gender equalit...

7. "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

   parascribe replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency

   I'm pretty sure I've had that patient, or their relative, or maybe it was someone who just hatched out of the same pod. I agree with Stargazer, I've had good results asking simple direct questions, always politely and calmly. I find that often, peop...

8. All Men Shift

   parascribe replied to kalevra's topic in Men

   So you're saying that women can't compete with men when the playing field is level? I disagree and think your comments are demeaning to women. The most toxic work environment I ever worked in was an all male fire station. Gossiping, backstabbing, la...

9. All Men Shift

   parascribe replied to kalevra's topic in Men

   People who wish to take offense, will find a reason. I never said any such thing and I resent you implying it.

10. Extricating accident victims is more dangerous in this day and age?

    parascribe replied to Alnitak7's topic in Emergency

    Engineering definitely changed the game for EMS and fire. One thing I noticed over the course of my EMS career was that I started to see vehicles with more damage, requiring more extrication effort, but not necessarily worse injuries. The advent of c...

11. All Men Shift

    parascribe replied to kalevra's topic in Men

    I have about two shifts in my ER that were all male. It caused us all to pray for no gynecological emergencies.

12. Proud to be in scrubs??

    parascribe replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    self-concious and uncomfortable. I spent some many years wearing ems pants and boots, when I started nursing, scrubs and tennis shoes felt like I was undressed.

13. RN

    parascribe replied to chicho's topic in General Nursing

    My first response was denial, but finally I went to a cardiologist.

14. The Red Line of NA's Who Ask Lots of Questions

    parascribe replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    I think when and how you ask is probably more important than what you ask. And also maybe who you ask. Most days, I'm like PedsRN and love to share a learning opportunity. But then some other days.... You have to pick your moment.

15. a wannabe nurse with a fainting problem

    parascribe replied to mountainjc's topic in General Students

    I've worked with a few people over the years who have a similar problem. Just remember, it's not generally the nurse's job to get stuck! If you don't have a problem administering shots and IV's, you should have no problem.