This is a question for all the "Men" in here.

Discussion in 'The Red Room' started by Starguard, Mar 28, 2008.

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  1. Elwood

    Elwood I know what I'm about, son.

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    My mom has been the American Heart coordinator/head instructor for the hospital's ACLS and BTLS programs. She feels the same way. Of course, she's also pissed at them because ACLS and BTLS have gotten so easy.

    20 years ago, when it was still new, she hated ACLS. She said it was every bit as hard as passing Boards. But, she constantly bitches about how easy it is now. How people that would have failed totally five years ago are now making Instructor Potential.
    Elwood, Mar 29, 2008
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  2. Muad Dib

    Muad Dib Probably a Dual Deceased Member

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    I wholeheartedly agree. When I first got my RN degree, ACLS was your worst nightmare. They ran you through the wringer, but you came out of it ready to work a Code Blue.

    A few years ago they turned it into ACLS For Dummies and they aren't teaching shit. It's gone from teaching you how to handle a code to just simply giving you the certification for sitting through their little course.

    There's a huge difference between "certified" and "qualified".
    Muad Dib, Mar 29, 2008
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  3. Azure

    Azure I could kick your ass

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    Strange.

    I did happen to take it in Grade 11.....but it was part of a extra-circular class.
    Azure, Mar 29, 2008
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  4. shootER

    shootER Insubordinate...and churlish Administrator

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    I've changed a few spare tires and jumpstarted the cars of a few damsels in distress, but no boyfriend beatdowns yet.


    Yet. :bergman:
    shootER, Mar 29, 2008
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  5. Demiurge

    Demiurge Goodbye and Hello, as always.

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    LOL. I'm sure that's what she told you.... :D
    Demiurge, Mar 30, 2008
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