Skippers1

Skippers1 has 1 years experience and specializes in Trauma ICU.

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1. Packet accepted but swearing in delayed?

   Skippers1 replied to nyirishman's topic in Government

   I would take Guam in a second but it depends on what you like. My husband was there 10 years ago and I've visited a couple times. It's a tropical vacation spot, great for sailing and scuba diving and it's a short plane flight to some other great trav...

2. 2nd degree to military nurses

   Skippers1 replied to GHOT-Anes's topic in Government

   I have a second degree BSN and am in the process of joining the navy. I'm joining because I want to be sure I get as much training as possible and I know the military trains their nurses very well. Also to help pay back student loans!

3. Discouraged New Grad In AZ

   Skippers1 replied to NEWgradRNAZ's topic in New Nurse

   Sorry you're not having luck in the job search. With all the talk about the nursing shortage I don't think any of us new grads were prepared for how competitive the job market is now. It's a little far from Phoenix, but I found a new grad program in...

4. Fired or Resign?

   Skippers1 replied to iahi_2005's topic in General Nursing

   I am also in orientation in the ICU. I definately have my bad moments when I want to quit/think I'll get fired, too, but ICU is really where my heart is so I'm trying everything I can to do well there. Here are some things that might help you that ha...

5. How often should patients get bed baths?

   Skippers1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   In my unit (trauma ICU) patients get bed baths twice a day - once by day shift and again by night shift. The nurses do this as an opportunity to check the patients for pressure sores and because they say it is comforting to the patient. I have no pro...