TennBSN

TennBSN has 5 years experience and specializes in ICU, PACU.

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1. On Call Coverage

   TennBSN replied to BarbRN62's topic in PACU

   I am a RN at a large level 1 trauma center in the PACU. As far as I know, ASPAN standards recommend 2 RNs for any phase I patient. A phase I patient is anyone who has general anesthesia. Since it is a recommendation I guess your nursing leaders can i...

2. US Air Force COT 11-02

   TennBSN replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government

   I will be there too. Going to San Antonio after COT. I have not comissioned yet but I have also heard that will happen a few weeks before COT.

3. Air Force life

   TennBSN replied to bano.bsn's topic in Government

   I also have IT band problems in my right leg and it comes and goes without warning but my problem starts after a few minutes of running. I can run through the pain for about 2 miles. Don't mention any knee pain to anyone especially since it does not ...

4. CCRN, CEN or CEN, CCRN

   TennBSN replied to ERNurseScott's topic in General Nursing

   There is no priority between CCRN and CEN. If you work primarily in the ED you should put CEN first then CCRN (because CEN is more applicable to the area you work in). If you work in the ICU put CCRN first. If you work in both areas equally then it r...

5. The trauma I cant let go of

   TennBSN replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

   I worked in a few different Trauma ICUs for about 5 years and I saw many horrible stories like the one you described. There are a few of the bad ones that I think about every now and then, the worst being a 16 year old girl that was water skiing and ...

6. Going to MEPS

   TennBSN replied to snp81's topic in Government

   I went to the Nashville MEPS in January. It was not bad. No one was mean to me. The guy that took my blood was so funny. I think I was there at 5 am and I left at 1 pm. The process felt disorganized and we were hearded around from one thing to anothe...

7. CCRN recertification help

   TennBSN posted a topic in MICU

   Does anyone have any ideas for CCRN recertification in Category C? Minimum requirements is 10 credits. I have 6 right now (AACN membership and TNA membership). I am at a loss as to what I can do to fulfill this requirement.

8. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

   TennBSN replied to bryango's topic in Government

   I am ICU and I have my CCRN along with TNCC and PALS and my pay will be no different than any other 1st leiutenant. My COT date is scheduled for Jan 2011. My paperwork went to the April/May boards so January COT may be full now. I am hoping to get mo...

9. any reputable travel angencies?

   TennBSN replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Travel nursing right now is a really difficult path to take. The jobs are VERY limited. The low number of travel jobs and the high number of applicants per job offer have made it really competitive. Many jobs listings come with stipulations, most of ...

10. Help! I need advice!

    TennBSN replied to juliebug's topic in Geriatric

    I agree that you sould hold on to the ICU job for a little bit longer. Being a new grad in an ICU is overwhelming which contributes to many unhappy days at work. It does get better. I was a new grad that started in the ICU so I really know what it fe...

11. Air Force scrub uniform

    TennBSN posted a topic in Government

    What kind of scrubs do the Air Force nurses wear? Do we buy our own and if so where do we buy them and how much do they cost? If they are issued to us is it one at a time from a scrub vending machine? How can we wear our hair (ponytail vs bun)? What ...

12. PACU catch phrase

    TennBSN replied to TennBSN's topic in PACU

    Thanks for the suggestions. I thing we might go with a line out of the a Police song . . . . "every move you make, every breath you take I'll be watching you". So far I think that is the front runner.

13. PACU catch phrase

    TennBSN posted a topic in PACU

    My PACU wants to have t-shirts made with our hospital name and with PACU identified on it along with a slogan. Does anyone have any ideas on PACU slogans? I can't for the life of me come up with anything. Anyone have any ideas?

14. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    TennBSN replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

    I don't have the private message privilages yet. Give me a few days to get that going. I reallly appreciate the info. Also, thanks for all of the advice you give on this forum. The COT info is priceless!

15. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    TennBSN replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

    Since I am not taking the bonus it will probably be the three years. If I really like being in the Air Force or decide it is time for me to pursue CRNA I will stay in and wll probably take advantage of a resign bonus at that time. I was just informed...