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!
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
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].
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!!!
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 ...
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...
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-...
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...