ArmyKitten

ArmyKitten specializes in Med-Surg, Ortho, & Tele all on one ward!.

Latest Activity

1. getting ready for basics

   ArmyKitten replied to ajcranky's topic in Government

   There are several classes held throughout the year.

2. Ever worked at a Blood Bank?

   ArmyKitten replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, but in reverse of what you are doing now. I was a phlebotomist while working on my RN. I worked where you describe- mobile drives and in the center. I absolutely loved my job. Donors are generally happy people- they want to be there, they want t...

3. New Army RN to WA

   ArmyKitten replied to bwidlits's topic in Government

   The 67-9-1 and 67-9-1a? I didn't have mine ready when I reported for my first assignment- which was fine. My head nurse provided me some copies of examples from previous staff to assist in completing mine. It seems as though the 1LTs and the CPTs giv...

4. commission

   ArmyKitten replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government

   I was 25.

5. Pain Management Pain Scale

   ArmyKitten replied to lezanne's topic in Government

   I forgot to add- I often chart a FLACC score along with the pt's verbal reply to 0-10 scale. This covers me, and gives better info to the next nurse when evaluating the pts pain. They can say they are a 9/10, but if they are smiling, talking on their...

6. Pain Management Pain Scale

   ArmyKitten replied to lezanne's topic in Government

   When asking about pain, I normally word the question this way (keep in mind most of my pts are soldiers): "What is your current pain level, on a scale of zero to ten, with zero meaning pain free, and ten meaning the absolute worst possible pain imagi...

7. Army Nursing

   ArmyKitten replied to PrettyGSXRfromFL's topic in Government

   I was not aware that ROTC commissioned new nurses are still not attending BOLC II. When I commissioned in 2005 I was told that they (nurses) would start attending in 2006. Obviously this is not happening yet. ROTC requires that ALL cadets participate...

8. Army Nursing

   ArmyKitten replied to PrettyGSXRfromFL's topic in Government

   ROTC and OCS are two different methods of obtaining a commission as an Officer. You do one or the other, but not both. BOLC I: Your ROTC program, including summer training at Ft Lewis Washington. BOLC II: Training after commissioning, but before OBLC...

9. Tactical Combat Medical Care Course?

   ArmyKitten replied to ArmyKitten's topic in Government

   Yes, same course. The Docs and PAs would attend this course while the Nurses attended TNCC. The current PAs in your course probably have not attended yet since they are new to the Army. Thank you though, I am looking for those that have already atten...

10. Military hospitals and interstate licensing

    ArmyKitten replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in Government

    You do not need a license for the same state you are practicing in. You do have to be familiar with the board of nursing rules and regulations for the state you are practicing in though, and not practice outside of the scope of practice limited for t...

11. Tactical Combat Medical Care Course?

    ArmyKitten posted a topic in Government

    Anyone attend the Tactical Combat Medical Care Course (TCMC) course at Ft Sam? The course is normally for PAs and Docs, but as a soon-to-be-deployed RN I was able to get a slot for next weeks course. If you have taken the course, any suggestions/adv...

12. How to maintain knowledge?

    ArmyKitten replied to ArmyKitten's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great book suggestion and advice...I will certainly look into it! It may be on a "simple" level...but sometimes it is the little basic things that we need to remember the most. Thanks again!

13. Is anyone an L.P.N. in the Army?

    ArmyKitten replied to wonder's topic in Government

    Even if you have your RN license, if you are enlisted you are only allowed to practice within the scope of practice for LPN/LVN. Personally, I wouldnt sign anything that didnt say you would be allowed to be a 68WM6- because they may make you just a m...

14. Help with Madigan Army Medical Center

    ArmyKitten replied to EDTEd's topic in Government

    I wish you all the best of luck in obtaining a position there. I hear it is a wonderful hospital to work at- in a great area- so much so that it is one of the most requested by Army Nurses. I know that my facility (Not Madigan) does not hire civilia...

15. How to maintain knowledge?

    ArmyKitten posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN 19 months ago. I work on a busy Med-Surg, Tele, and Ortho ward. I have around 120 hours of CEUs since I graduated, from ACLS, PALS, TNCC, EKG classes, inservices, etc....yet I feel that I am loosing much of my nursing knowledg...