Winterblew

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1. Anyone break the StarRN Contract before 6 months?

   Winterblew replied to Krissypoo12's topic in Career Support

   I put my 2 weeks in. I had been wanting to do so from week 1. No idea how I survived over a year. It was starting to feel like I was in an abusive relationship to be honest. Lots of nurses had spoken up about stressors and unsafe environment/pr...

2. Anyone break the StarRN Contract before 6 months?

   Winterblew replied to Krissypoo12's topic in Career Support

   I quit a year and a half in (technically one year). I wish I had never accepted an HCA position and had known about their reputation. Working for them has put a huge strain on my mental health in the middle of a pandemic. The CEO of HCA makes a repor...

3. Help!!! What is the priority for a sickle cell crisis.

   Winterblew replied to Solarod's topic in NCLEX

   I've learned that sickle cell crisis is due to the blood getting clogged. You'd need to push fluids. O2 won't help if the RBCs aren't able to carry them to where it's needed. Hydration is very important. I've answered this question multiple times, an...

4. Is $28,000 worth it becoming a Surgical Tec

   Winterblew replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Nursing

   If you look around and do research, BSNs aren't that expensive. With grants and my school's scholarships, I have had scholarship money left over after books, tuition, etc is paid for, and I'm going into my third year. I live at home in the meantime t...

5. Stealing stethescopes

   Winterblew replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Wow, he tried to argue--what was his excuse?? Did he willingly give it to you after the argument?

6. Obese Nurses

   Winterblew replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Stress 101

   Same here: I run/lift weights 3x a week (been lifting on and off since middle school). 5'4 160, muscular and I carry most of my weight in my lower body. My friends always look at my incredulously when I say that I'm 15 lbs over the weight limit. I th...

7. So I kind of messed up

   Winterblew replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

   OP, could you update/ let us know the outcome? good luck

8. Should I go the ROTC route?

   Winterblew replied to Winterblew's topic in Government

   I probably will have more along the way. Thanks, nrryan!

9. Should I go the ROTC route?

   Winterblew replied to Winterblew's topic in Government

   I was excited for the sense of camaraderie by doing ROTC. I could apply for a housing scholarship and live with other cadets on campus and escape the distractions at home too. I talked with a navy recruiter today, and he said I missed the deadline to...

10. Should I go the ROTC route?

    Winterblew replied to Winterblew's topic in Government

    Yes, the ROTC advisor did mention that CIET is shorter and easier, but I chose basic training because I love a physical challenge, and being out of state longer would be a much needed break (I know, weird considering that BT would be anything but). I...

11. Should I go the ROTC route?

    Winterblew replied to Winterblew's topic in Government

    No, you have been very helpful! My college only has an Army ROTC program. Turning down an acceptance into nursing school to get into ROTC and hoping I get in again the next semester is pretty risky, which I realize now that You and jfratian have ma...

12. Should I go the ROTC route?

    Winterblew replied to Winterblew's topic in Government

    The ROTC advisor said I'd have to attend either basic training (10/11wks) or CIET (5wks) over the summer to make up for missing freshman and sophomore ROTC. I also do not have any prior high school ROTC experience. I'm currently in my second semeste...

13. Should I go the ROTC route?

    Winterblew replied to Winterblew's topic in Government

    You have helped me narrow all the craziness down to a near decision (pending nursing school acceptance and speaking with a navy recruiter), which is a huge help. Thank you for taking the time to talk me through it! :)

14. Should I go the ROTC route?

    Winterblew replied to Winterblew's topic in Government

    Thanks for responding! Let's say I have a really good chance of getting into the nursing program in the spring, and I'd just be off a semester. Would it be a bad thing to follow through with ROTC?

15. Should I go the ROTC route?

    Winterblew posted a topic in Government

    I recently made the decision to become an army nurse. I'm in the process of working out to pass the PFT, filling out/submitting forms/applications, etc for ROTC in order to attend basic training (BT) in the summer. Here's the catch: I'm supposed to t...