LT Dave

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1. New to VA Nursing

   LT Dave replied to Rhonda V's topic in Government

   Hi, I am in Miami VISN 8. Been at Buffalo VA also. I LOVE my job and working here. Here are some things to remember. Incidents creat policy Every one I know who has ever left the VA system always come back or spends the rest of thier time trying too.

2. So I've decided...

   LT Dave replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

   At 21 you can't be burned out-- maybe very frustrated. Nursing has so many different areas to work it. You need to find your nich in life. Once you have some experience you can gert out of the patient care buisness. I just met some nurses representin...

3. Critical care experience before ER?

   LT Dave replied to supernova004's topic in Emergency

   I happen to be an ICU RN who is now in the ER. My experience has given me a great advantage over the rest of the staff. There are now 3 of us who worked in the SICU and MICU before going ER and we stand out from all the others. ICU experience make C...

4. Question for Military Nurses--esp. Army

   LT Dave replied to leisa22's topic in Government

   Well if hubby is ARMY and he likes it you may like it also. If you went Airforce and he was ARMY you two would NEVER be together again. Good luck.

5. Blue to Green!

   LT Dave replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government

   Air Force to the ARMY? Now I've heard everything...(from a Navy Nurse)

6. Questions for Navy Reservists

   LT Dave replied to jhowirn's topic in Government

   In The Navy Reserves you are requiered to pass the PRT every 6 month. It is up to you to keep the fat off and stay in shape. The Navy can't force you but can toss you out. Believe me it can be a big problem for people not in great shape. I am 42 and ...

7. For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

   LT Dave replied to live4today's topic in Government

   Great post BUT the Navy and Air Force Offer the SAME oppertunities, not sure about the age waiver but all else is the same.

8. Question for Military Nurses--esp. Army

   LT Dave replied to leisa22's topic in Government

   Not sure about the ARMY but in the Navy there is NO bonus after the original one, if offered. Once an officer it is for life, no expiration. If you want out in three years you resign your commission. If you go for 6 years it means you are obligated t...

9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   LT Dave replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   My friend an RT told me she had this room her and another RT would rest during their break late at night.. The male RT, Donald, was sitting across a table from her with his head resting on his folded arm leaning on the table and facing the door. The...

10. Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    LT Dave replied to mummer43's topic in Men

    Well you are not too old. Law enforcement and health care are very different fields. I never had a problem with the role as "male nurse" I make very good $$ and get to do exciting things. I never regretted it. I just wish more males would get into t...

11. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LT Dave replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I had this rocket scientist call and tell me he bit his tongue and what should he do? After assuring him that salt water and mouth wash guargle would be good he called an hour later and still was worried. I told him to come in, wondering if anything ...

12. Feeling out of place in scrubs

    LT Dave replied to Antelope's topic in Men

    When I was a student me and my buddy both wore white Dickies pants and white polo shirts with a military style white belt with the bright brass buckel. We also had black hemostate and scissor holders on our pant, like what an EMT would have. We looke...

13. Required to wear girly scrubs

    LT Dave replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men

14. Required to wear girly scrubs

    LT Dave replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men

    Shows the dirt? How about blood, urine, feces, secreations, IV fluids. Ever in a CODE before? Things tend to get very messy.

15. Required to wear girly scrubs

    LT Dave replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men

    I would not wear that girlie scrubs. Wear a nice set of normal male colored scrubs and if any one give you trouble file an EEO complaint! I have a BLACK pair I wear in the ICU and ER on weekends. I do not even like the zRoyle blue scubs we wear in th...