Scrubs_n_sirens MSN, RN

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    I Love Flight Nursing--I want you to as well!

    Scrubs_n_sirens posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the process of starting a blog about flight nursing (how to become one, what it is like) and exploring my career in EMS, the ED, and discussing BCEN certifications. I'd love feedback! What do...
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    I Love Flight Nursing--I want you to as well!

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Scrubs_n_sirens's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I have multiples (: they’re just longgggg. I’m working on trying to condense them! I really don’t want paid for advertising. I know it sounds goofy but I want to keep my hands clean....
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    Duquesne MSN Summer 2016

    Scrubs_n_sirens posted a topic in Forensic

    Hi everyone! Is there anyone participating in the Duquesne Forensic Nursing MSN starting this
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    I need a vacation-- is it too early for burnout?

    Scrubs_n_sirens posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So the past two weeks, I've noticed I haven't been my normal perky self. I'm that stupid sunshiney nurse with rainbows coming out of every orifice; I parked my unicorn in 15 minute parking--...
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    Dedicated Trauma Nurses in the ED

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    What are you guys requiring in the way of certifications etc for this
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    Reason for IV fluids

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Americans in general do not drink enough and have some form of dehydration that may not be clinically present. If the person has a UTI, help hydrate them to flush em out. Other than that, I don't...
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    I was a stripper ..

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing isn't about money. Trust me, I don't get paid enough to deal with the abuse I get. I do it because I love it and couldn't imagine not doing it. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend stripping and...
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Again: I feel like it needs reiterated, nurses don't purposefully mistreat students. We don't start our day with hurting feelings in mind. And just because some may not want a student nurse, doesn't...
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    What Nurses really Want to Say When They Chart

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to SICUshortCait's topic in General Nursing

    "Patient calling out of room, repeatedly, for nurse. Upon looking in on patient, found patient in no distress, lying quietly in bed. Upon physically walking into room and engaging patient, patient...
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    EMS to Nursing

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly as someone who was an EMT before school, went to paramedic school, and then nursing school: Go straight to nursing school, do not pass go. You can challenge the paramedic exam with a few days...
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    Ask for a raise?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to kateee's topic in General Nursing

    Or your friend said her pay rate was higher than it really
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    75 Q's Today... Feel Crushed.

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to misskris528's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt that way too. But part of my concern was that as I got more right, the questions got harder. I wouldn't worry
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    New and issues with coworkers

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Emergency

    Yep. Happened to me. Was oriented on day shift and day shift only. Was turned loose on nights, and everyone was so gosh darn clicky. Never got asked if I wanted to order out, had people always talking...
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    I have hemiplegic migraines that present like strokes. It starts as a headache and nothing else and progresses to hemiplegia. I Obviously I'm a different story but people will always go to the ED for...
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Don't put words in my mouth. I meant aide level work in that it is work the aides were permitted to do. If you've seen my other posts, you'd know I'm a strong advocate in "aide work" being everyone's...
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    Struggling New Grad...

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to ohsosarah20's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. The rest of us are idiots. Now where's my things, you know the ones I was entitled to? What's this? A stethoscope? What's that for? Oh and you there, you massively expensive bachelors degree that...
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    I don't have time to pee!

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to bossman's topic in General Nursing

    Peeing is for the weak anyway. Real nurses
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    Dating Coworkers

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Wake88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with a bunch of couples. It actually kind of annoying. I mean do what makes you happy but please just don't suck face at the nurses'
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    Quizzed in Clinical

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    You're going to be quizzed on a lot of different things. What is important to remind yourself is not only to be prepared for anything but if you don't know something, admit it. A huge thing I've...
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    Apply for new job after 2 months?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to chosh0417's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just explain to employers pay and present your choice to relocate. That's not a reflection of your work life, that's personal life choices. You always need to put your current job on your resume...
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    Will paramedic be useful for ICU job?

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to BradS's topic in Critical Care

    Eh. Maybe. You won't be doing intubations in the ICU. The iv start skills and working knowledge of medications and cardiac intervention may be beneficial but that's not something you can't learn...
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    Essential oils

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to aceplace22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My coworkers in the ED are obsessed with essential oils. Specifically doterra which I guess is supposed to be consumable as well. Idk. I myself use peppermint oil to my temples and back of my neck...
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    Disrespectful patients

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to Mrs.in2015's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tell my unruly patients from the get go-- I will fight for you, I will bend over backwards for you, I will do everything in my power to help you. What I expect is respect back when I give it to you....
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    By the way: did OP fall off the
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Scrubs_n_sirens replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Not all of us younger folks are entitled. Some of us didn't go into to it expecting to be handed a degree and license. I'm of the newer generation but I slaved my butt off. I did the basic ADLs*...