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Possibly differences in generations? From Boomers, Gen X and now Millennials in the workplace. Also there seems to be an increase in patients feeling so entitled and disrespectful.

I agree Ruby. Everyone should get breaks. One would think fewer mistakes, better attitudes ... I can't think of a negative of reasonable breaks in a 12hr shift. I also agree with your statement regarding Walsh. But I don't think all nurses or medics should be pigeon-holed. There are busy areas and slow areas. Lazy and non lazy. Rude and not rude.

I admit it.. she is out of line. She has probably not ever observed what she described. But I have seen ER nurses shopping on computers. Sitting at the station taking the seat I need to do my documentation. I have also seen nurses up nonstop. It could be worse. Paramedics are out in all weather with no help, no breaks, lucky to eat, low pay and lives are truly in their hands. Lets all be grateful for what we have because there is always someone worse off.

No class can authorize you to give meds. You need standing orders, written or oral..etc. Medics can give these meds without a docs knowledge due to standing orders from their med director (doc) in written protocols for the meds. Even if someone is pulseless...let's take a ped for example... and you do not do everything right, you can and probably will be held accountable. Yes they are dead but you just possible decreased their chance for ROSC. Debatable but I have seen it.

My biggest concern was at the beginning of the thread. If you do not know the difference between 1:10,000 and 1:1000 epi by quickly looking at it... and know that they are 1 MG just 1 to 10000 is diluted in 10cc ns . I would rather you just do cpr. You should just do cpr/aed. If you pushed 1 to 1000 iv and my family member died...