MilSpecRN BSN, RN

MilSpecRN has 3 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Ortho-Med/Surg,Heme/Onc.

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1. Koi Scrubs

   MilSpecRN replied to Ms Mischief's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I wear men's Koi scrubs, and they do not shrink. I think they are the same material.

2. What brands of scrubs are the most comfortable?

   MilSpecRN replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I think the most comfortable scrubs I have ever worn are from Koi.

3. manly scrubs

   MilSpecRN replied to utadahikaru's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I recommend Koi scrubs and Ecko scrubs. Both have lots of pockets, good fabric, but pricey

4. Call light response time policy and procedure

   MilSpecRN replied to MYRN2016's topic in General Nursing

   At my hospital nurse aides do not carry phones, RNs anwser all the call lights

5. Night shift and Sleeping

   MilSpecRN replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

   I drink about a pot of coffee during shift, never once fell asleep. Plus I have insomnia as well

6. How to deal with constant calls to come into work?!

   MilSpecRN replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

   I turn my phone off when I am not working.

7. Call light response time policy and procedure

   MilSpecRN replied to MYRN2016's topic in General Nursing

   1: Anwser the call light immidiatly, dropping everything you are doing 2: Care can never be refused Thanks.

8. What is a typical RNs schedule?

   MilSpecRN replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

   I work 12 hr shifts 7p-7am, usually 3 days on, 2 off. I can pick up unlimited overtime, I usually try to do 1-2 shifts of OT per month. Sometimes nurses get mandated (forced to) to stay overtime, so you could end up working 16 hours. Thats because we...

9. How does your unit handle daylight savings time?

   MilSpecRN replied to PhilaBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

   get paid 1 hours overtime

10. Anyone ride a motorcycle (or scooter) to work?

    MilSpecRN replied to bhanson's topic in General Nursing

    I ride a scooter - avoid highways!

11. How often do you take a vacation?

    MilSpecRN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I get 26 paid days off a year, plus 10 holidays and 14 sick days. I usually take a vacation in spring, one or two in summer, and another one in winter. I also use my sick days if needed. I also try to take a mini vacation monthly (I only get one wee...

12. ....and they had Dynamaps in every room!! (a nurse has gotta dream!)

    MilSpecRN replied to Walden-Puddle, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work at VA hospital on tele/oncology unit, and we have Dynamaps in each room, each pt. gets a disposable b/p cuff on admission. Each bed also has a flat screen tv on a arm, and a ceiling lift.

13. oblc and army residency program: advice please

    MilSpecRN replied to nebnurse's topic in Government

    Driving is a great idea! You will make friends very fast :) I was stuck there without transportation - had to beg for rides, waste money on taxi, etc. Wasnt fun. We would get released early some days, but the bus wasnt scheduled till 1930 - we were l...

14. VA Hiring Question

    MilSpecRN replied to chloecatrn's topic in Government

    It took me about a year and a half to get to interview process, even though I knew someone who works here (went to nursing school together), and I took care of her family as patients at my previous place of employment. Just have patience and keep ap...

15. oblc and army residency program: advice please

    MilSpecRN replied to nebnurse's topic in Government

    Just came back from BOLC, it was easy since I am prior service for 11 years. Lot of down time, it was very hot (august) It was over 100 degrees daily. Make sure you are ready for that! Lot of fun training, but also lot of boring powerpoints. Off on w...