Apollo617

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1. How to Write VA Nurse Proficiency

   Apollo617 replied to Arr-tistRN's topic in Government

   Hello @Arr-tistRN. I started at the VA September 2023 with an ADN Nurse 1, Level 2, Step 3. I obtain my BSN within my first year and automatically moved to Step 4 at my year anniversary. I wrote my proficiency for Nurse 1 Level 3 as I was advised I ...

2. Conditional offer to firm offer, time line

   Apollo617 replied to RN44's topic in Government

   My process took 3 months. I start 9/12

3. Calculating Gov RN Pay Scale

   Apollo617 replied to medivac618's topic in Government

   There's information and a link to the excel spreadsheet here. It was spot on for what I was offered when hired (I got a little more than expected).

4. VA Onboarding

   Apollo617 replied to Nurse_KB's topic in Government

   Hello. I just completed the process and start with the VA 9/12. There is a form that you will complete where you will list all of your experience, certifications, research contributions, etc. A different HR rep will contact you for references a...

5. John Tyler Community College-Spring 2019

   Apollo617 replied to Ashleyisamazing's topic in School Programs

   Hello. I just finished my first semester. I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on what to expect second semester? I don't like how they name these classes and the class descriptions don't really give much information. My friend who goes ...

6. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

   Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School Programs

   Here is a sheet I made for Pre-Assessment. This is the information you need to gather from the patient record in order to do pre-clinical charting. CLINICAL PREASSESSMENT-1.docx

7. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

   Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School Programs

   I was originally Traditional and switched to Hybrid. 130 is an online class for everyone. 100 is the clinical class, but hybrid had lecture online. I had 106 and 200 lecture and lab in class. I opted to take both on the same day. So I only went to ca...

8. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

   Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School Programs

   All white or all black. Totally enclosed. No holes. You have to be able to wipe them off. Your socks have to match your shoes--all black or white.

9. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

   Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School Programs

   I have two. I have clinical one day and lecture/lab one day.

10. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School Programs

    Hey. You will need burgundy/maroon pants. You can get those anywhere, but the tops and scrub jacket have to be purchased at Flynn O'hara on Midlothian because they have to have the school patch. ORDER EARLY because they can get backed up and take wee...

11. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School Programs

    Stay up on your reading. That's important. Know your medical terminology and abbreviations. It makes things much easier. Feel free to ask any questions! Little tips would have made things so much easier for me lol.

12. John Tyler CC Spring 2020 ASN

    Apollo617 replied to m4au's topic in School Programs

    Congratulations guys! I was this site looking for something else and found this thread. I started in the fall. I just wanted to offer some encouragement, advice and insight. I'd advise to get in the practice of managing your time well. There's a lot...

13. Life in burn / trauma ICU

    Apollo617 replied to BadAszFannyPak's topic in Burn

    Why is it so hot and sweaty on the burn unit? I ask because I'm considering applying for a tech position there (moving from dialysis) to get more patient care experience. I've seen children on the burn unit every time I've had to go over there and t...

14. 12hr Day vs Night?? (with kid)

    Apollo617 replied to Gina_nailedit's topic in Technicians

    It sounds like you should do the night shift unless you have someone to watch your child after preschool for a few hours. I work nights and I prefer it. My son is with my parents while I'm at work. I get off in the mornings and take him to school, t...

15. Acute Dialysis - What do you use to carry your supplies?

    Apollo617 replied to Fliptobenurse's topic in Urology

    We put everything in a patient belonging bag: bicart, cartridge, saline, dialyzer and crit pieces. Most nurses keep a wrench in their tote bag where they keep their supplies: gloves, needle packs, gauze, quick clot, etc. The hoses are kept in the mac...