NorthmanRig

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1. What to do when u find an unresponsive patient

   NorthmanRig replied to LucasNewGrad's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   If you happen upon an unresponsive patient, shouldn't you do a rapid response

2. People really need to stop coming into nursing

   NorthmanRig replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

   ".......and the other nurses are just old and jealous and mean so they make me call out all the time and why not i deserve to." My mother told me that nursing used to be like the army; people told you...

3. What did I do wrong?

   NorthmanRig replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Is there any kind of repercussions for nurses or physicians pushing CNAs to break scope of practice? Or is it one of those things where they can coerce you and make you feel like its a hostile work...

4. What did I do wrong?

   NorthmanRig replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Holy crap! 45 Units!? My son has type 1 and is on that. The most I've ever given him was 11 units for 165 carbs of pancakes and ice cream. I can't believe that guy survived 45 units... Even with 3...

5. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

   NorthmanRig replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

   If you want to mess with people, you can get your DNP and introduce yourself by something along the lines of: "Hello, I'm Doctor [name goes here], I'll be your Nurse [APRN specialty goes here]." As...

6. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

   NorthmanRig replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

   That's the right attitude. People can have fun judging me when I'm making six figures a year one

7. Denied by patient

   NorthmanRig replied to kemo1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   If I ever get surgery, I'm going to ask for a CRNA. If they don't have one, then... oh

8. Advice for landing a med/surg job as a brand new CNA?

   NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I wished I still lived by SLC, I'd be looking for work at that hospital. Thanks for the positive reply. That is a good idea about hiring brand new CNAs and training them how you would like. Perhaps I...

9. Nurses bettering lives

   NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I don't mind that as long as it is for something significant. Like making card board boxes for your boss and treating it like its the most important thing in the world is what I was originally getting...

10. Advice for landing a med/surg job as a brand new CNA?

    NorthmanRig posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello. I begin my CNA courses at my community college on the 6th of Jan. I am very excited to learn and start working in healthcare. I am sure I will probably have to work at a LTHC facility first...

11. Info about OHSU CRNA program

    NorthmanRig replied to cbykobreck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know this thread is a year old, but did any of you get in? How many clinical cites did you visit and were you originally OR or WA

12. Washington CNA law

    NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I think the role of CNA II is what Verene mentioned; acute care. I haven't found any definitive answers yet, but all of the postings I see for CNA II jobs in OR are for acute...

13. Washington CNA law

    NorthmanRig posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hello, I am currently enrolled to take a CNA course this next quarter. I live in Washington state. Does anybody out know if being a CNA in Washington is different than other states like OR? I can't...

14. world's biggest loser

    NorthmanRig replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be told I was too slow as well. I have ADD so I am pretty bad with doing things that require thinking while being fast. I started taking Modafinil for it and I don't have that problem at all...

15. Nurses bettering lives

    NorthmanRig replied to NorthmanRig's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you Red Kryptonite for this insight. It is my significant other, but she will come around in time. Nay-sayers fuel my passion to do just the opposite of what they are naying