coupb8222

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1. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   coupb8222 replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government

   Hi There, I work at a VA Facility. In the application they want to know if you served for veterans preference. That does not mean you get a job. They rank all the applicants in a point system. Pretty much you get 5 extra points if you are a vet. Whoe...

2. VA Proficiency

   coupb8222 replied to kward6's topic in Government

   Discuss the Situation, What you did about it, What was the Outcome. Another way to put it... Highlight what you have done, why you did it, what was the impact? For example. For a Nurse I Level I to work towards Nurse I Level II, this is under the Pro...

3. Insight, please, on pros/cons of VA position

   coupb8222 replied to evansmum's topic in Government

   Hi, I am sorry dear that I can't ease your mind. I'm a Veteran and I work for the VA as well. Job opportunity sounds great. However not sure if it sounds like a good fit giving all you have going on. If you are having a baby I think you will not lik...

4. Future of the CNS

   coupb8222 replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in CNS

   I have recently been accepted into a DNP program and start this fall. I chose the Adult Gerontological CNS track. They made us choose Primary vs Acute and I chose Primary, (Although the consensus model states a CNS should be trained from acute to pri...

5. Can I qualify for military?

   coupb8222 replied to Residentmaid's topic in Government

   Usually when you have an episode of an illness it will not exempt you. They would require a letter from the physician stating that it was an isolated event because of vitamin deficiency, and you would not need to receive any follow ups EVER. But it s...

6. Has anyone ever been careless and gotten stuck?

   coupb8222 replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

   All you can do is your best. You are only human. If it were to happen, bleed out your site, and report it right away to get proper tests done. You can't have an absolute mindset. I WILL NEVER do that. You don't know what the future holds, all you can...

7. What's your facility's policy? new PIV tubing to new CVL

   coupb8222 replied to ANB RN's topic in CCU

   Yes Policy regardless if central or peripheral. NEW LINE = NEW TUBING/MEDS. This should be under your policy, I think it would be bad practice to spike the old bag with new tubing? You need entirely new set up. However, if the patient's blood pressur...

8. Saying I'm Sorry

   coupb8222 replied to guest358111's topic in Spirituality

   Sounds like the dude needed any Ostomy Nurse!

9. Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

   coupb8222 replied to SunshineSmile's topic in Relations

   Sabbath is all about taking a day of rest. A great book to read is Sabbath by Wayne Muller. Gives perspective about the act of Sabbath, not necessarily the date it occurs. God wants us to live at peace with others. I would spend time in prayer abou...

10. wound care certification ?

    coupb8222 replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound

    I went to the review at the 2011 Conference, the all day review. I thought it was helpful, but if I had to pay for it on my own I would not have completed it. GOOD NEWS!! I found the link for the order form for the book. Contact the number on the or...

11. wound care certification ?

    coupb8222 replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound

    Hi Marilyn, I would not take it right after your course, give yourself a few weeks after you get back home to review everything. The best resource was the CWOCN certification review book. I believe I got it from Emory, I printed off a PDF form and ma...

12. Is it fair..

    coupb8222 replied to JZ_RN's topic in Addictions

    Fair Observation with evidence listed! No judgement needed; the evidence already sealed the deal. You are only judging that they are seeking drugs; thats fine - clearly it is what they are coming to the doctor for. No one can judge if they are in pa...

13. Why is it always the patient with the worst situation? geez

    coupb8222 replied to gloryfied's topic in Relations

    Just because the patient is in the hospital does not mean that because they don't feel like doing something doesn't mean nursing staff should be their slave and do it all for them. It's all about knowing your boundaries. Just because I can do xyz; do...

14. drowning in nursing :(

    coupb8222 replied to NurseLiz13's topic in Med-Surg

    Liz! Don't worry about feeling like a ditz. It's about patient safety and their care. The best advice I ever heard from a preceptor was. All that matters at the end of the day is that your patient's are happy. If you forgot something, or didn't docu...

15. Taking AMSN MED/SURG EXAM Need Advice.

    coupb8222 posted a topic in Med-Surg

    Using Springhouse Review. And the AMSN practice test to see where i'm at. Any recommendations on this exam? Thank you!!