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  1. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Just like in Cardiac Arrest you want drugs, AED, and CPR. (Drugs can be substituted in for another drug i.e plan Bs) If direct pressure doesn't work then tourniquet. Not

  2. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Well when you are handed a manual that encourages the use of the tourniquet and an instructor saying you should not use them you get mixed signals. And please don't project your knowledge deficit onto...

  3. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    I went to paramedic school but I am not gonna use ACLS protocols. This is not what this is about. I keep asking FIRST AID questions and I keep getting CPR answers. I have a plan B if compressions...

  4. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! You sir, Miss? have answered alot of my questions! I will look into what my scope of practice is at my

  5. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't want to rule out the possibility. I know that more than likely I would not need to use one. I am a bit of a 'dark cloud' though. Obviously nobody is gonna get amputated at an assisted...

  6. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Sour Lemon it was also FIRST AID TRAINING and I was just asking questions like a student should. And not getting any answers. So I was lead to believe if somebody has a grievous wound call 911, apply...

  7. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Well I work at a facility where most of the staff are nurse aids and have an RN consultant. My issue was "Where do we go from here if the bleeding continues if direct pressure doesn't do anything and...

  8. I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    We are in an Assisted Living Facility. But we went over both First Aid and CPR. It is just strange alot of things that was covered just flew in the face of how I was taught on how to handle things in...

  9. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    darobow replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well if a nurse just came and gave some medication to me without telling me what it was or what it was for I'd say he/she was stupid for not informing me of the drug. The nurses are blowing it out of...

  10. I hate nursing

    darobow replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    You sound burned out. Maybe you should take a step back from the profession and take a vacation? Perhaps try and develop more of a social life? I really do think your burnt out. And if that isn't the...

  11. Curious about LPN

    darobow posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What do instructors hammer into your skull the most in LPN/LVN school? and what does the course

  12. EMS to Nursing

    darobow posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello I was hoping I could ask some questions about nursing and I have quite a few. I'm an EMT Basic but hold certifications as a CNA/CMA and am halfway through a paramedic course. I want to have...

  13. EMS to Nursing

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Ah okay aren't there LPN to RN programs? Is there that much of a difference? Does a bridge program for RN from medic take less time or something? Does it cost less? From where I'm coming from I like...

  14. New CNA feeling Overwhelmed and incompetent

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

    I was extremely inexperienced myself when I started my first job at a nursing home something that helped was working evening shift. Something to remember is to take it slow. Think up a temporary work...

  15. What exactly is the NCLEX?

    darobow posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi I hear nursing students talk about the NCLEX test quite a bit would anyone care to shed some light on it? Is it similar to the NREMT exam? In terms of grading or what...? Do you know your results...

  16. EMS to Nursing

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    What's not easy? I started a post to invite discussion about everyone's past experiences in the medical field and to learn what to expect in nursing school based on what was said would be the deciding...

  17. EMS to Nursing

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    I like how it took me to Allnurses.com which is what we're on

  18. EMS to Nursing

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Geez I just wanted to figure out whether or not I had the aptitude to take an LPN course by discussing with nurses and medics their prior

  19. Canadian Valley LPN Oklahoma

    darobow replied to Beckyry's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Excuse my naivete but what is an

  20. EMS to Nursing

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    That's very interesting and alot to take in Is that for RN or

  21. EMS to Nursing

    darobow replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Very cool thanks for answering if I may ask when you say RNs and LPNs have a broader & deeper education could you elaborate more on that please? Just so I have an idea what I'm getting into when I...