Recent content by CrazyCanuck

Dispatch....this is Medic 3, we're rolling......over.

Two "DOPEY" individuals! Good candidates for Bill Engvalls "Signs"!:glare:

Congrats, Epi! I agree w/ Rid's comments totally!:)

Howz it goin, eh? Welcome aboard! Look forward to yakkin with ya.

Happy 4th to my American friends. Hope those that are off have an enjoyable long w/e and those that have to work it...stay safe out there.

When I was a volly firefighter, we used to use the code word "CHAOS", well, that is until the chief found out what it meant. It was our acronym for "Chief Has Arrived On Scene". Some folks just don't have a sense of haha!

My most heart felt condolences to you Use and your colleagues as well as to the family & friends of the departed.

Practice is the biggest thing. However, even with lines on the floor, lines on a back wall, back-up cams, ground guides...we still get members boinkin our buses into something! Pay attention to your surroundings & concentrate on what your doing!

I totally agree with Bossy Cow...get the professional counselling & support network going on. After all, we're human beings and not invincible! Where I work...we don't let rookies precept students until they have a minimum of 1 year under their belts and are able to demonstrate...

How 'bout Michael Crawfords' ...Not too Far From Here?

One of our pharmo books at medic school was Pharmacology for Nursing Care by Richard A. Lehne, editon 4. I still have my old copy, all tattered and well used. I found it really good at explaining things and keeping it basic. LOL...I'm sure by now, there's newer additions out there now. Good Luck!

How 'bout a case of self-adhesive stickers that say "STUPID" for those wonderful pts. that really wouldn't need us if they used their heads!!

Lots of great advice being given to you. The one main thing that hurt me the most was the fact that I studied soooo much that I actually burnt myself out! Our instructors were great in the aspect that they were all concerned for our wellbeing. When asked how much sleep I was getting, or how...

I prefer auscultation. All of our LP12's are fitted with the auto NIBP's & I do use them occasionally. I like the old rule....treat the pt, not the machine.

Yeehaw!! Way to go Joy! Congrats on your new position. Proud of ya! So, like, where's the coffee & donuts??? LOL