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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

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

    parascribe replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  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...

  4. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    parascribe replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague 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

  5. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    parascribe replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  6. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    parascribe replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  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,...

  8. All Men Shift

    parascribe replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  9. All Men Shift

    parascribe replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

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

  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,...

  11. All Men Shift

    parascribe replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

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

  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

  13. RN

    parascribe replied to chicho's topic in General Nursing

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

  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...

  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...

  16. That certain odor on some patients and their visitors

    parascribe replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    As a possible alternative to drugs, there's a particular, sickly sweet smell associated with bad cockroach infestation in some homes. Having spent years in EMS going in and out some vile homes, I tend...

  17. Has anyone ever caught you in the act??

    parascribe replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I realized I had an issue with veins when I watched an Angelina Jolie nude scene and noticed her great veins. Questioned my career choice and my sexuality for a few

  18. Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    parascribe replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    Scrub jackets are required in the OR, I don't feel unmanly when I wear one there. On the other hand, when I work in the ED, if I'm cold I wear my fleece. It's handier and more

  19. Are men not as neat as women nurses?

    parascribe replied to LVN_Soon2Be's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree that messiness is not a gender issue. I tend to be neat about picking up packaging, vials, etc because of my background in EMS, if you leave a mess there, it's quite literally in a stranger's...

  20. The Infamous Cab-ulance

    parascribe replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    I popped into this thread looking for a little humor. When I was a paramedic, and even now as and ED RN, I collect chief complaints. Two of my favorites from my time pre-hospital: 0300 called to...