CamillusRN BSN

CVOR, CVICU/CTICU, CCRN-CMC-CSC

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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    CamillusRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ This. Yes. Very much
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    How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

    CamillusRN replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, comparing the number of complaining posts on AllNurses to the number of "learning" posts ("what's the best way to . . . ," "what classes/certifications . . .," "how can I learn more...
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    What is your crazy?

    CamillusRN replied to mikethemurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I tend to get anal about unlabeled/tangled IV lines and equipment cords. IMHO, it all comes down to basic patient safety, but others seem to think it's fun to sort through the jungle vines to find the...
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    Do rural hospitals orientate their nurses?

    CamillusRN replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Rural

    In my experience at a critical access hospital straight out of graduation, 2 weeks was given to orient to the facility. During this time 1-2 stable(ish) patients would be assigned to me to (A) help me...
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    Finding Rural Nurse Job

    CamillusRN replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in Rural

    Rural nurse jobs rely on you to wear many different hats. Plan on getting certified in ACLS/PALS/TNCC/ENPC. Having a stomach of iron would be a good asset too, since your facility will be the burn...
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    TNCC

    CamillusRN replied to cdrobertson4's topic in Emergency

    I use it all the time, regardless of what type of case I happen to be working. Well worth the time. Definitely skim through the material and if you come across something not familiar, make sure to...
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    Work options w/prerequisites

    CamillusRN replied to Schoolrat's topic in Men in Nursing

    Schoolrat, I realize this is actually several months after your post was written, but here goes! First off - congrats and best wishes for your success! Pretty much any acute care facility will hire...
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    Night shift weight loss help

    CamillusRN replied to LesKai's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for the advice - gonna try that for
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    Managing Time on DAYS OFF

    CamillusRN replied to RN-spired's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nursemaple2: I'm right with you
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    Switching to day shift blues

    CamillusRN replied to Scoops's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've turned down my chance to change to days for the same reasons - us night nurses (especially in my critical access facility) have to make do with a skeleton crew until the on-call staff make it in....
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    CamillusRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hell is what you make it. I've loved working in healthcare ever since day 1 (4 years in multiple ancillary services, 7 months as a nurse) and making a difference in people's lives every day. Sure, the...
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    Mens Scrubs

    CamillusRN replied to cjcaaway's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't even bother with scrubs. Tops - Polos with pen pocket sleeves. Bottoms - 5.11 EMS Tacticals (I'm a sucker for pocket
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    I need some really-wide-shoe ideas!

    CamillusRN replied to NurseEric81's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'd be lost without my Blauer Clash Tactical boots - work great on the ER floor and in the gut bucket. No sneakers for this nurse! Easy to clean after a messy trauma and plenty of padding on the sole...
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    Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    CamillusRN replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    Never in the clinical setting. Most of the "weird looks" and off-color remarks come from my extended family members (I'm one of the first guys in the family tree to go into anything medical). A little...
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    Ohio RN should I join a professional nursing organization

    CamillusRN replied to Am0819's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What's your desired field? I'm a critical access RN looking to transfer to a trauma center, so I've joined up with the ENA and AACN. Not only do they look good on a resume, but membership with these...
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    Would a Critical Access Hospital be a Good Place for a New Grad?

    CamillusRN replied to ctfrazie's topic in Rural

    ctfrazie, I was in your position a while back - I wanted to get down and dirty in trauma critical care nursing but didn't feel quite prepared enough. I asked a nursing instructor for advice; her...
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    Making others faint and fall out at the dinner table

    CamillusRN replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    Frequently! My family constantly asks how I like my work (Critical-Care/ED RN and EMT) when I come by for a visit and make the unconscious mistake of pressing for details. They're learning (slowly)...
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    Critical Access Hosp to Trauma ICU

    CamillusRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello friends - I apologize if this question has already been posed, but I couldn't find it in the threads so here goes: I'm a one-year RN/EMT working at a critical access hospital in the rural...
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    how to get to critical care?

    CamillusRN replied to marta02225's topic in Critical Care

    I've heard that critical access nursing is a good start toward ICU nursing due to the fact that you're it for the next 300+ miles and have to stabilize until transfer arrangements can be made. I'm...
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    oral health in the ICU

    CamillusRN replied to Zahrazhuang's topic in Critical Care

    A few of the studies submitted to the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (might look into a membership - reasonable price and tons of CE studies at no additional cost!) recommend a...