SpookyCat BSN, RN

SpookyCat has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in OR, Clinic, Med-Surg.

Latest Activity

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   New Grad Operating Room or Ideal Image

   SpookyCat replied to StringOR's topic in Aesthetics

   StringOR, I am newer to the nursing field. Because I joined the military as a new grad I had an opportunity to work on a med-surg floor for 1.5 yrs, a pain management clinic for a little under 2 yrs and the finally the OR (dream job) for 1.5 yrs. I ...
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   To be OR not to be an OR Nurse?

   SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you soooo unbelievably much!! Your answers are extremely helpful!
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   To be OR not to be an OR Nurse?

   SpookyCat posted a topic in Operating Room

   I have been becoming increasingly interested in the OR over the past 6 months. I wanted to ask a few questions. A little Hx: I am currently a Med-Surg RN in the Air Force and have been for almost 2 years. I have shadowed in the OR a couple times...
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   Question for anyone in the Airforce??

   SpookyCat replied to kellymcrn's topic in Government

   I just graduated COT with the 10-06 class. For my class we were to report no later than 1600 on 23 AUG 10 and we graduated 24 SEP 2010. It ended up being 5 wks minus 1 weekend. If you just graduated (and have less than 6mos experience as an RN, I th...
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   COT and running

   SpookyCat replied to shayT!'s topic in Government

   I was just on here trying to scrounge for more info about COT (starting in a little over a week). I agree with the others. That moment would be priceless in hilarity. Thanks for sharing!
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   Cell Phone Service in Anchorage and Surrounding Area

   SpookyCat posted a topic in Alaska

   Hello All! I will be moving to the Anchorage area in December '10 because I will be stationed at Elmendorf AFB. I currently have AT&T. It appears that I will have some sketchy service covering Anchorage, Eagle River, and possibly Wasilla. Verizon...
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   NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

   SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

   Thank You Soooo Much!! This was VERY helpful!!!
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   Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

   SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

   Hey Ms Pooh! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your help with this topic as well as many other USAF topics. :) FYI I just found out 2 hours ago that I am DEFINITELY getting the Loan Repayment for 3 yrs!!!!! No more Alternate list f...
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   NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

   SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

   Hooray for That!!!
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

    thanks mt_nurse!
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

    I'm actually a bit nervous/excited about it. I'll be soooo far away from home. lol It will definitely be an adventure though.
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

    Thanks annabeap & mt_nurse!! Did/Do you have a car while you were there? I will not. Was it difficult for those without vehicles to access transportation? What kind of hours did you work? 12s? how many shifts per wk? Papers? Journals? Reall...
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    Limbo

    SpookyCat replied to New1LT's topic in Government

    Don't feel alone. :) Even though I'm commissioning this thursday, I still don't know how many years I'll be in for. I'm on an alternate list for loan repayment. My parents are freaked cause I'm swearing in but don't know whether its for 3 years or 4....
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    Shopping List/Packing List for COT

    SpookyCat replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

    Thanks but there will be no way my car will make it that far. It is almost junkyard status right now at 12 years old. lol
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    NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

    SpookyCat posted a topic in Government

    Hey All, I will be attending COT starting on 08/23/2010 and then graduating on 09/24/2010. After, I will be heading directly to NTP in Scottsdale, AZ. I had a few questions. Is it true that NTP at this location is not completed in a military hospital...