CorpsmanRN BSN, RN

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   taking care of stethoscope tubing

   CorpsmanRN replied to latestnight's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have "cable organizer tubing" coiled around the steth tubing to protect it. I've heard the cloth covers aren't all that great to have on (sanitary issue I'm thinking).
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   Scrub skirts Nurses

   CorpsmanRN replied to Lysa71's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I love Alegria shoes, they don't take as much getting used to as Danskos. Also, the sole is wider so I don't feel like I'm going to roll my ankle like danskos. I just bought a pair of Timberlands because pregnancy has caused my feet to swell and Ale...
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   Stethoscope and where you wear it.

   CorpsmanRN replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I wear it around my neck. I have a cable organizer tubing wrapped around the steth tubing to protect it. I don't like it in my cargo pocket only because I have my trauma shears and reference book/notepad in it. Working in an ER, I've been around sev...
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   New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

   CorpsmanRN replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

   Don't beat yourself up, we've all made mistakes. I was not a new grad when I started but was new to the ER and often times left at the end of the day saying to myself "what in the world came over me?". I'm sure your coworkers know and understand you ...
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   Tactical Nudity and Other Fun Aspects of Deployed Army Nursing

   CorpsmanRN replied to Lunah's topic in Government

   Reading this took me back to my deployment a couple yrs ago. I was fortunate to be on a camp in Kuwait so we had some luxuries, and no mortars to deal with. It is amazing how fast you learn to be ready for anything, especially mid-shower or bathroom ...
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   Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

   CorpsmanRN replied to NenaRK's topic in Recovery

   Being from a state that has "legalized" marijuana, I think some people forget that it is still a Federal offense to use marijuana. States can say all they want that it is legal but the DEA comes in and shuts down marijuana shops because they are bre...
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   Vent about scrubs

   CorpsmanRN replied to NellieRN10's topic in Uniform/Gear

   This is exactly my problem! Currently I work in a surgical center which provides our scrubs. I've found that at times the medium pants are so snug I could swear they are really smalls. The sizing fluctuates so much. Since I'm hippy (as in curvy, h...
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   I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

   CorpsmanRN replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency
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   I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

   CorpsmanRN replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

   We only have a few level 2 trauma hospitals and they are highly competitive, let alone the competitiveness of a level1 trauma hospital. I'm still a new nurse and have tried for 3 years to get an ED position. I was just offered an ED position an I can...
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    Please be prepared for your interview...

    CorpsmanRN replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Very good info.! I had an interview early Feb and I thought for sure I had my usual moments of rambling. I was put to ease by one of the interviewers when they said my interview was going very well! :) I got the email this past week with an offer!...
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    Interviewing for ER Residency

    CorpsmanRN replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency

    Bummer Hang in there and just keep applying.
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    Interviewing for ER Residency

    CorpsmanRN replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency

    Any word yet? The waiting can sometimes be more stressful. Good luck!
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    Any ideas on how long until I test?

    CorpsmanRN replied to LoneWolfRN2010's topic in NCLEX

    Once you get your ATT you can schedule your test. I got my ATT a week after graduation. Some schools (like mine) send in your transcripts for you, while other schools make you send them yourself. It was crazy how fast after the secretary sent in o...
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    Which reserves branch is least likely to go active?

    CorpsmanRN replied to icejog's topic in Government

    I'm in the CG, we don't have a Nurse Corp or commission RNs. You're either an HS (enlisted) or PA (officer, through the CG or PHS). Oh, & we deploy overseas as well - even to the desert, so no escaping deployments there. Do I prefer to not be de...
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    Considering the Navy..

    CorpsmanRN replied to MGM619's topic in Government

    Since we don't have nurses in the Coast Guard, I've been thinking about switching into the Air Force to be a nurse. My recommendation is to look at all the branches. Look at what they all offer. I have never regretted my experience in the military. ...