retired-603

retired-603 specializes in oncology,med/surg,psych..

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1. Nursing Nightmares

   retired-603 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

   I have retired from Nursing for 7 years but continue to have crazy work related dreams of IV alarms, overloaded and understaffing, Vent alarms, etc. I must have " P T S D" from my 34 years working as a hospital staff RN ??? I don't know if these cr...

2. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

   retired-603 replied to laurasc's topic in Relations

   We must speak out against such rude abuse ! Everyone has a boss to answer to and that boss should be able to address such rude behavior with their employees. I also agree that hospitals run short staffed all the time to save money and the Nursing st...

3. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   retired-603 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   My advice is Go into the Navy medical Nurse corp. after you get your BSN-RN and let the Navy pay for the CRNA program. Stay away from the Marines because they have no medical units and pull all of their medical support from the Navy. The Air Force a...

4. "Medic" to replace the term "nurse"

   retired-603 replied to stevea's topic in General Nursing

   I was a US Navy Hospital Corpsman for 6 years then got a BSN-Nursing and was addressed as Nurse ! I worked 34 years as a Nurse in the VA Hospital and never once had a issue with being called Nurse ! The Army have Medics, Navy has Corpsman, also cal...

5. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

   retired-603 replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

   I was a US Navy Corpsman that served with the USMC in Viet-Nam 1970 . I returned and used the GI bill to get a BSN RN degree then worked 34 years in the VA Hospital and to this day feel that the Navy medical training is not respected in Civilian life...

6. A time to reform nursing education?

   retired-603 replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

   I have been in Nursing RN/BSN for 34 + years and never used a Nursing Diagnosis. We in the real world use Medical Diagnosis across the board to plan treatment along with the MD. I hated the concept of nursing diagnosis and found it to be a waste of t...

7. Question about Concealed Weapons Carry

   retired-603 replied to sambo23's topic in Florida

   Having a Concealed Weapons Carry Permit in no way affects your schooling to get your RN degree. If you have a clean background check you are fine. Just remember that there are a lot of places the forbid guns and it is your responsibility to follow t...

8. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   retired-603 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   I was a Navy Corpsman ,field Combat medic with the USMC 2nd. bat 1st. Marine div. in Viet-Nam. I used the G.I. bill and got a BSN degree in Nursing then worked at the V.A. Hospital for 34 years before retireing from the V.A. I worked ever area of me...

9. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

   retired-603 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked in a V.A hospital all my life teaching all types of students, Medical,Nursing,Lab. etc. and for the most part would always take the students and enjoy teaching them. Not all Nurses are good teachers for students and that is O.K. We all ...

10. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    retired-603 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I was a wood worker home kitchen cabinet maker, A U.S.Navy Hospital corpsman for 6 yrs. Combat field Medic with U.S.M.C. in Viet-Nam then used the G.I bill to get a B.S.N in nursing. It was a good degree move for me.:bowingpur

11. Fight Nursing Stress Through Inspiration

    retired-603 replied to Nurse_Advocate's topic in General Nursing

    I retired from the VA hospital after 34 year of nursing care to our Vets. and can say that we as Nurses are in the best position to carry out GOD"S will of helping others. I was able to treat many CA. pt. with iv chemo drugs and saw many pts. call up...

12. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    retired-603 replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    I Retired from the VA hospital last year after 34 years of service and find your psych unit to a dangerous place to staff and pts alike. We as Nurses must push for better nurse to pt. ratio in State and Fed. goverment law changes. The States boards ...