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Post by Jetworks on May 30, 2022 19:06:53 GMT -5
What happened to stay in your lane? Can we bring that back? And shame on those at this "NY trauma hospital" for throwing shit out there, too. Everyone knows .22s can rattle around and do damage, and can just as easily "blow out a lung (collapse?) as much as any other caliber. I fucking hate these politically motivated cunts. Every last one of them.
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Post by Jetworks on May 26, 2022 6:49:44 GMT -5
They are saying that the police weren't prepared, didn't have breach equipment and had to wait for a key. Worse, a student who survived stated that police arrived and asked to yell help if you needed help. Shooter heard a kid respond, walked over and shot her.
Also, there's this. No way the older kid mentioned isn't Ramos:
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Post by Jetworks on May 25, 2022 17:10:29 GMT -5
One where if you went hunting with it everyone would say "wtf Dave?". Would this be considered an assault weapon? M1A, on my short list.
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Post by Jetworks on May 25, 2022 7:17:42 GMT -5
The tranny stuff has been partially de-bunked. One of the pics has been vehemently denied as being him, there seems to be some wavering on the other. Also, is it still true that he killed his grandmother? And why choose this school? I'm of the opinion that Lanza in Newtown was intent on avenging some perceived slight/abuse at the school he decimated. Of course, choosing elementary schools is also possibly done as they are perceived as easy targets. Either could be in play here.
Quasi-related, there were threats against schools in this town 2 years ago by a 16 year old. Follow-up reports were that it was a girl living in PR. Odd, and at the very least, concerning, given how small this town is.
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Post by Jetworks on May 24, 2022 14:18:38 GMT -5
Have you watched The Expanse? Good sci-fi show. It is on Amazon. No idea why this trailer shows it as Netflix. I started it but I gave up. I just couldn't get into it. I got 3 books in and gave up. Up until that point it was pretty good. Maybe I'll give the series a whirl.
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Post by Jetworks on May 24, 2022 14:12:48 GMT -5
WLF, why are there no pics in this thread yet? Im approaching 32 level in terms of computer savy. Since Photobucket went down or was no longer free (like 10 years ago), I have no clue how to host a picture for free. imgbb.com/
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Post by Jetworks on May 24, 2022 6:51:22 GMT -5
WLF, why are there no pics in this thread yet?
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Post by Jetworks on May 23, 2022 20:19:05 GMT -5
Dude got ratioed into oblivion, he actually limited comments.
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Post by Jetworks on May 23, 2022 20:15:07 GMT -5
Yes, I'm getting it as well. No idea why
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Post by Jetworks on May 22, 2022 20:45:13 GMT -5
Which was my original strategy. While the reason I gave above is the biggest reason I turned it down, there is another. The hospital is up for re-certification within a year, and that would fall under the Trauma Director's purview. So while I'm confident in my ability to get shit done, I'm less confident in my ability to make sure other people get shit done, while learning the job at the same time, with very high stakes. If I failed (even if it wasn't my fault), I would be the fall guy, and the likelihood of me being offered a job in the hospital again, even as a RN, would be in jeopardy I felt. silver lining: you will still be able to participate in nurse/murse group tik tok dances during the next ehrmagherd-teh-panzemic-isa-killin-eberyone-no-vacancy cycle we knew what we were doing Would you believe me if I told you that not only did I not participate, but I actively tried to convince people how bad of a look it actually was? Because I did. Unsuccessfully, but I did.
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Post by Jetworks on May 22, 2022 15:54:02 GMT -5
So, as most (all?) of you know, I am a RN in the ER, and was previously a CO. I love what I do, even though I have been increasingly frustrated lately due to the lack of staff and the vaccine mandates. I am responsible for saving lives on a daily basis, sometimes being the sole reason why someone has a positive outcome. I am also responsible for precepting new RNs on how to be good ER RNs, which I also enjoy to a great deal. Now, I've been given an opportunity. I am under consideration to be the Trauma Director for the entire hospital, a Level 1 Trauma center (albeit a small community hospital). To have started in the hospital only 10 years ago as a nursing assistant and now be in this position is in itself a major accomplishment, I realize that. I am also not necessarily "qualified" on paper for this (letters after my name, AKA schooling credentials), so it's doubly flattering (impressive?) that I am being considered. And it's additionally exciting as I would be stepping into this role as we get ready to open a brand new, state of the art, Emergency Department and OR suite. There is also the potential that we may be taken over during that time by a large hospital system. That could be a plus or a minus for this position as I could see even more opportunities, or I could potentially be replaced. The position comes with a bump in pay (somewhere in the neighborhood of $30k more), a staff of about 10 people, and weekends and holidays off. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Well, obviously by me making this post, it isn't for me. I've grown accustomed to having days off during the week, and not having weekends or holidays does stink, but I manage. However, that does take away more opportunities to ride, as well as to get projects at home done. The job is very data/report/administratively driven, and would pretty much completely take me out of the clinical part of nursing (I'd still respond to traumas when available). It is also a salaried position, so no OT, no union protection, and 1 week less of vacation. So at its core, I'm looking at an increase in pay, a potentially better career path, and a more traditional lifestyle, with less(?) stress, versus the status quo of solid pay, union protection, more vacation and time off, and doing the clinical stuff I love. What says teh Hampurâ„¢? I'd say take the Trama Director job offered to you. After giving it some time and you decide it's not for you, resign and go back to the ER. That's how I'd play it. Which was my original strategy. While the reason I gave above is the biggest reason I turned it down, there is another. The hospital is up for re-certification within a year, and that would fall under the Trauma Director's purview. So while I'm confident in my ability to get shit done, I'm less confident in my ability to make sure other people get shit done, while learning the job at the same time, with very high stakes. If I failed (even if it wasn't my fault), I would be the fall guy, and the likelihood of me being offered a job in the hospital again, even as a RN, would be in jeopardy I felt.
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Post by Jetworks on May 22, 2022 7:15:36 GMT -5
Thank you, fuckers!!! I really appreciated all the, erm, input you had to offer, it really helped to put things in perspective. So, I removed myself from consideration. They were very gracious about my withdrawing, stated my clinical reputation was very highly regarded (which was nice to hear). The clincher for me in making my decision was my patient I had the day before; autistic adult accompanied by mom, had him as a patient previously. Mom stated that she was so glad I was his RN and that she was hoping I was there that day. Went home and told my wife, and we agreed that was the whole reason I became a RN; because we always hope there was someone like me in the ER for when we had to bring one of our kids in, someone who 'got it.' Good for you. Wifney, 37 year RN, Spent 20 of them in the ED. Wants to do nothing but pt. care, be at the beside. The 5 years in the PICU was an emotional battlefield but she never thought of doing anything else other than taking care of "my kids". You will not regret the decision. She works her arse off at 59 but would never be happy in any other role. I fear(?) this may turn out to be me as well. I love working bedside, but as I'm sure you know it takes its toll physically. I still feel good, but it's a losing proposition as we age. I'll probably look to teach going forward (love doing that), but first I have to get more letters at the end of my name.
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Post by Jetworks on May 21, 2022 20:31:33 GMT -5
So, I removed myself from consideration. They were very gracious about my withdrawing, stated my clinical reputation was very highly regarded (which was nice to hear).
The clincher for me in making my decision was my patient I had the day before; autistic adult accompanied by mom, had him as a patient previously. Mom stated that she was so glad I was his RN and that she was hoping I was there that day. Went home and told my wife, and we agreed that was the whole reason I became a RN; because we always hope there was someone like me in the ER for when we had to bring one of our kids in, someone who 'got it.'
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Post by Jetworks on May 20, 2022 20:18:21 GMT -5
This looks REALLY good:
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Post by Jetworks on May 19, 2022 14:26:39 GMT -5
Looks pretty cool, can't say I'm familiar with the book. I like Pratt, so it's worth a shot from me.
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