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armyrn

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  1. need help to support a peer

    Tylenol? This much drama over tylenol? Tell her to buy a bottle and donate it to the hospital. For six bucks she can have a clear conscience.
  2. RN for 6 years, last 3 in OR. I left the Army on 1 Sep, planning to commission into the Air Force next week. My wife wanted me to get out completely, but agreed to the Air Force because of the Army IRR callups (I'd still owe 2 years) and the shorte...
  3. How about those terrorists targeting VA hospitals?

    I would pay real good money to see that. :chuckle
  4. I should not give the daily trigonometry lecture. Teachers should not manage chronic diseases. That's why we (nurses and teachers) have separate schools.
  5. What qualities are most needed for an OR RN?

    Come back anytime you want! :)
  6. Intraop Record

    I agree. I also initial off when I cross it out.
  7. Would you recommend Army Nursing for GN?

    Absolutely I would recommend the army, air force, or navy for great experience, chances to advance, educational opportunities, it's a good deal! I have been army for the past 6 years, am switching over to AF for quality of life (i.e., assignment loca...
  8. Rehab goals

    Actually those are good examples! anney, you'll need to know what the patient's probelm(s) is, i.e., what are you rehabbing? Also need to define what is short vs. long term. We usually keep total knees for 3-4 days and define short term rehab as wh...
  9. Should I switch to OR nursing?????HELP!!!!!

    Scrub nurses actually scrub in (that is, perform a surgical hand scrub, gown and glove) and physically assist the surgeon in performing the operation. A good scrub nurse needs to have knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, surgical instrumentation...
  10. Lifting patients in the ER

    I am with ya, Veetach! Good body mechanics only go so far. GET HELP!
  11. AWOL-seen any patients using this yet?

    "AWOL" = Alcohol With Out Liquid You have to admit, that is really creative marketing.
  12. AWOL-seen any patients using this yet?

    Yes, I have actually seen this. There's no actual "drinking" involved, though. The mucous membranes in certain areas absorb the alcohol into the bloodstream. I'll leave it at that.
  13. Should I switch to OR nursing?????HELP!!!!!

    some hospitals have their own training courses for or staff, but that's mostly in your bigger hospitals. the army sent me to a four month long course to learn to work in the operating room. other than that, i would make sure the hospital has a good...
  14. Should I switch to OR nursing?????HELP!!!!!

    I remember rushing past a hopper, thinking, "...if I just pulled my pants down here, I could survive. No one would see." In the end I didn't and just survived. Glad I wasn't on a diuretic! Good luck on your decision! You should have. There's not...
  15. Raunchy advertisement

    I didn't forget anything, I chose to highlight what the group says is their ultimate goal. You say fight on many fronts, I say focus resources and fight the battles that truly need fighting.