armygirl2013

Latest Activity

1. Med-Surg Roll Call

   armygirl2013 replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

   Ortho Med-Surg here! More med-surg than ortho. First job and I really, really enjoy it so far. Awesome team of nurses and a great preceptor. I'm never bored for sure!

2. Major Dilemma

   armygirl2013 replied to armygirl2013's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all. I DID go ahead and drop off my application today. But, thinking over it more, I decided that if they do indeed call me, I may inquire about a substitute nurse position instead if available. That way, I can continue gaining experience a...

3. Major Dilemma

   armygirl2013 replied to armygirl2013's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you both. I honestly didn't think about PRN for the hospital job...I think that's the route I'll try. It's the guilt that's getting me! Even though I KNOW in my heart we are all replaceable and they (the hospital) really won't give a hoot what...

4. Major Dilemma

   armygirl2013 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Okay, requesting some honest opinions here. I graduated in May with my BSN. At the end of March, one of the major hospital systems here had a hiring event. I was offered a part time, day shift position on an adult Ortho Med-Surg unit. Not a bad deal ...

5. You just can't make "This Stuff" up.....

   armygirl2013 replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your service my friend! I too served as a Medic, for 20 years and 3 months. In 11 days I will walk the stage for my BSN!

6. Have you ever puked/fainted/etc at work?

   armygirl2013 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

   Haven't fainted...but came close to vomiting. I was a student and was tasked with suctioning a new trach. Sure!!! I didn't realize it would be so...juicy. And stringy. And...MOIST. And so difficult to get out. I dry heaved behind my mask several time...

7. Jobs in Louisville/Elizabethtown

   armygirl2013 replied to lauris4luv's topic in Kentucky

   Have you tried Hardin Memorial? I stalk their job listings just for giggles (I haven't graduated yet) and there are always RN announcements. Also try http://www.indeed.com.

8. ASN vs. 2nd Degree BSN at Bellarmine/Spalding/Ivy Tech

   armygirl2013 replied to AngelBshaw's topic in Kentucky

   I too am currently in the two year accelerated program, but I started off in the one year and switched for personal reasons. You may contact me as well for any advice/suggestions @[email protected].

9. My nursing school story

   armygirl2013 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

   Thank you for your service ORnurse! I too, just retired as an Army medic in December of last year. Started a second degree BSN in May of this year and I'll be done in May of '15. I'm so glad to see it worked out for another vet!!!

10. Human Patient Simulators

    armygirl2013 replied to green34's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with GrnTea. I am in an accel program, right now in our second "session." We are giving up a clinical day to have a sim lab "experience." I asked my clinical instructor why the school feels this is beneficial, when we are already doing ...

11. LPN in the Army at my age

    armygirl2013 replied to pacjeffery's topic in Government

    Everything in the Army is waiverable, even age. At the height of the wars we were bringing in just about anyone with a pulse. The problem now is the Army is downsizing, so waivers will be slim. Best advice is talk to a recruiter as needs seem to chan...

12. Best WHITE scrub suggestions?

    armygirl2013 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, Starting school this May. Our uniform for clinicals is solid white scrubs. Yup, all white. I already understand the value of nude undies, but would love some suggestions on scrub brands that may be better than others when it comes to the see-...

13. I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

    armygirl2013 replied to Nurseadam's topic in New Nurse

    But they do it on Grey's Anatomy all the tiiiiiiiiime! *snicker* Sorry I have nothing substantial to add, just good luck.

14. Any Other Mid-Life Students?

    armygirl2013 replied to kmundhenke's topic in Pre-Nursing

    38 here, just retired from the Army and starting a second-degree BSN this May. I'll be 40 when I graduate. We can do this!

15. Bellarmine acceptance rate

    armygirl2013 replied to ashbaker05's topic in Kentucky

    Hi all! I've been accepted for the May 2013 cohort as well. I'm excited but VERY nervous, because I know it's going to be a challenge. I retire from the Army this year, and nursing is all I've ever wanted to do, just not in the Army. Bellarmine wa...