Dallas_RN

Dallas_RN BSN, EMT-P

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  1. A day in the life of an ER nurse...

    Dallas_RN replied to PACU queen's topic in Emergency

    I work in a Level I trauma center 7p-7a and see EVERYTHING under the sun. In the past 3 days we had 6 stabbings and 8 GSW's (shootings), NUMEROUS MVC's (lost count but around 12-15), several CVA's,...

  2. DFW hospitals without internships....

    Dallas_RN replied to Melchm's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ditto...... there is a REASON why their is an internship, as a new grad you know the absolute legal MINIMUM to be a nurse. The intership builds on that and teaches you what you need to survive in the...

  3. Trauma Nursing

    Dallas_RN replied to VieraGrl1030's topic in Emergency

    If you want trauma I seek out a position in any Metro Level I trauma center. Even with some nursing expertience you'll soon learn you have MUCH to

  4. Stethescope

    Dallas_RN replied to Caralee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Master classic II Black Edition, I can hear in a BUSY Level I trauma E.R., I can here in the back of an ambulance doing 70mph and I can hear it in the Chopper. IMO those who "NEED" a $200+...

  5. Anyone in OLOL New Orleans?

    Dallas_RN replied to lablover25's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Well we had a lot more stress than ANY other OLOL program because we were all New Orleans residents who just 3weeks into the program had to deal with Katrina. So many of us lost our homes and had to...

  6. paramedics in the ER

    Dallas_RN replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    I'm both a EMT-Paramedic and a Level I Trauma R.N.... While nursing school is often "2yrs" that doesn't include pre-rec's, so it's actually longer. FYI Paramedic school was only 1 year for me. Does...

  7. ICU vs ER Critical Car experience.....

    Dallas_RN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Now I realize critical care experience is required but some schools accept both ICU and E.R. experience. I understand the rationale behind the ICU experience because of the multiple drips, various...

  8. does being a paramedic complement an EDRN?

    Dallas_RN replied to bjr3645's topic in Emergency

    I'm both and it has only helped...

  9. Guys: How do you handle the female aggressiveness/possessiveness

    Dallas_RN replied to lpnguy26's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have YET to work at a hospital that I have NOT gotten slapped, pinched, etc by a female nurse/staff member.....I have yet to complain. And the conversations that occur at 2am by some of these...

  10. propofol

    Dallas_RN replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    I use it on a WEEKLY basis to maintain sedation on an intubated patient, then again I'm in a Level I trauma center where autonomy is very

  11. Horrid clinical uniforms

    Dallas_RN replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Male Nursing Students

    That sucks, we were allowed to wear the same color scrubs at the hospital staff. The school owned the hospital so we blened in perfectly (dark blue scrubs).

  12. Womens interest in male nurses

    Dallas_RN replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Why, what's the

  13. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    Dallas_RN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's hard for me to say really, I've never worked on the floor so have no personal experence to compare. E.R./ICU is more intriguing to most people so maybe it's less of an issue in that area, I have...

  14. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

    Dallas_RN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When people ask I tell them "'Im an Emergency Room R.N." rather than saying "I'm a nurse.". One it avoids possible embarrassment, and two it lets them know what type of "nurse" you are. I have to...

  15. Blood in the IV

    Dallas_RN replied to sunshineonleith's topic in Emergency

    Also seen this w/ patients with B/P monitor programed to cycle every 5-10minutes provided the cuff is on the same arm as the

  16. OLOL applicants

    Dallas_RN replied to ecbnola's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    FYI to those waiting for thier letters, they told us the same thing "April/May". Well MANY of us including myself didn't get the letter in the mail until JUNE. Best of luck to those who applied....

  17. Nursing Shoes For Men, do they exist?

    Dallas_RN replied to nursesaideBen's topic in Men in Nursing

    I swallowed my pride and purchased a pair of Crocs after my $120 pair of Nike Shox failed to do the job... They are a little fruity looking IMO but my feet, knees and back thank

  18. Relocating to DALLAS, What will I make?

    Dallas_RN replied to NovemberJosephRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Baylor no

  19. new grad info

    Dallas_RN replied to prenursestu's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    When I graduated many people stated to start off on Med-Surg and frankly I LOATHED working on the floor in Nursing school. It all comes down to your comfort level. L&D wouldn't be bad for a new...

  20. Anyone in OLOL New Orleans?

    Dallas_RN replied to lablover25's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I hate to say it, but that's nothing new (lack of communication). That was my one and only complaint, but we got the job done none the less. At the time it wasn't their fault, he had to deal with...

  21. ER Dept Scrub Color

    Dallas_RN replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    It was navy blue, but recently changed to Black

  22. OLOLC/Tulane

    Dallas_RN replied to dsoginer's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Graduation is mid/late May. Good luck, it's a great program.

  23. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    Dallas_RN replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    Because while you may consider a Paramedic a lower title, on the contrary not only are they above and beyond a LPN skill wise, in some cases they are above R.N.'s. E.T. intubation for example is one...

  24. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    Dallas_RN replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    Another Paramedic first then R.N. here as well. I still hold both titles and combined they no doubt give you an advantage in the E.R. BUT little to no street experience will offer VERY little hands...

  25. How do you describe your job?

    Dallas_RN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Emergency

    There is no easy whay to describe it, I just say it's a "Controlled Chaos"