FST6

FST6 has 11 years experience and specializes in CVICU, Trauma, Flight, wartime nursing.

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1. Army Nursing

   FST6 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Government

   Definately agree with this. Remember, the Army will get their pound of flesh out of you in exchange for that tuition reimbursement and the other benefits. If you and your family can accept that and make personal sacrifices when needed, then Army nurs...

2. umdnj interveiw?

   FST6 replied to rncg03's topic in SRNA

   I have applied to this school for the Fall 2011 class. What about it makes it so awful? Any info you have will be appreciated. Thanks!

3. Becoming RN solely to become CRNA

   FST6 replied to ArkansasFan's topic in SRNA

   Hmmmm. What is wrong with getting two years of a solid critical care background? It will only help you down the road. Not to mention, it will give you the exposure to many different facets of critical care, the chance to titrate an ungodly number of ...

4. 1460 on GRE and not accepted?

   FST6 replied to sandmanwife's topic in SRNA

   Could also be he only has 1 1/2 years as in ICU nurse. The applicants he was competing against may have had more than that on average. While most programs say 1 year is the minimum required, I'm sure most applicants to CRNA programs have 2 years or m...

5. What do I do to become a flight nurse

   FST6 replied to spat26's topic in Flight

   Here is a general outline that may help you prepare: 1. Complete nursing school (if you haven't already). 2. Find work in a good ICU. Spend at least three years there learning and working with critically ill patients. 3. Take ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNC...

6. CRNA to flight nurse

   FST6 replied to JayVArn's topic in Flight

   Have to agree with elkpark on this.

7. How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

   FST6 replied to MrsRitchie's topic in Flight

   I took around an $8.00 per hour pay cut from my previous ICU job to become a flight nurse. Not so great. Since my wife is also a nurse, I can handle the pay cut. The upside for me is only having to work 8 24-hr shifts per month. I also like the auton...

8. CRNA to flight nurse

   FST6 replied to JayVArn's topic in Flight

   Consider the educational preparation. As a CRNA, your expertise will be the administration of anesthesia and management of the peri-operative and immediate post-operative patient. This does not necessarily translate to the knowledge needed for managi...

9. Need advice on career path to flight nursing

   FST6 replied to SpaceCoastRN's topic in Flight

   Excellent response! I couldn't put it better myself. ED + Critical Care experience makes for a well rounded flight nurse.

10. Swearing in......having 2nd thoughts

    FST6 replied to SBT85's topic in Government

    SBT85: Hello there. I am one of those nurses who has been on the front lines with a forward surgical element. Yes, it can be scary. Yes, there is always the chance you could get hurt. And yes, PTSD is always a concern for anyone who goes to war. Th...

11. Ribbon/s for ASU

    FST6 replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government

    Speak to your unit S-1 if you have an questions. He/she should be able to access your permanent records through HRC to check what awards you have. However, in your case, if you have not deployed, were recently commissioned, and have completed OBLC, a...

12. New Grad Nurse Joining Army-Helpful Tips Please!!

    FST6 replied to Enayni's topic in Government

    Getting Hawaii or Germany out the door as a new officer is difficult, but not impossible. I would suggest a large medical center like San Antonio (BAMC), Ft. Lewis, WA (MAMC), or Walter Reed Army Medical Center to get your basic nursing experience. T...

13. Army Reserve Nurse Corps Officer Requirements

    FST6 replied to zrc2009's topic in Government

    Can you cite your source on this? I took my commission when I had my ADN, and there were no issues or shortages in available slots. When you look at a unit manning roster for a nurse slot (66H), it does not denote the education level for that slot. A...

14. A-fib + metropolol + diltiazem gtt + soft bp

    FST6 replied to buddiage's topic in CCU

    You might be missing the bigger picture here. Consider the variables that affect your BP: 1. Preload (volume present in the ventricles prior to systole - think of it as the amount of volume available for the heart to push out) 2. Afterload (...

15. Does anyone know anything about Army Nurse Corps?

    FST6 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Government

    Yes, there were times I was in danger in Afghanistan. We went through rocket attacks and when I left the base on missions, I never knew if I was going to hit an IED or not. You learn to deal with it. In some ways, the dangers are no worse than everyd...