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  1. On the verge of deploying as an Army Nurse
    Well said...about the AF--->whimps :) Not trying to start an internet war/fight. Just being sarcastic. The AF has their place and we--Army, have ours. Good luck to you LunahRN. You will...
    May 1
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  2. New Army Nurse Corps officers:  first things first!
    Your cut off is 42. U must be able to make 20 yrs of active fed svc and 10 of those 20 must be as an officer. Do not let age hold you back. We will be in another conflict soon... And they better not...
    Apr 21
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  3. CVICU for Nurses 59 years old and older
    My admiration goes to all of the members above my post!!! People like you give me the motivation to continue working at the bedside for as long as I can. I truly admire your drive. I can only hope to...
    Apr 20
    Forum: CCU Nursing / Coronary / Cardiac
  4. New Army Nurse Corps officers:  first things first!
    I just did an OPD class for my fellow ICU RNs where I am currently stationed. 3/4 of the group were clueless about the ORB and what it means to have a good DA photo. I pull my ORB monthly bc stuff is...
    Apr 11
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  5. Insulin gtt rates
    Everything at my current ICU is insane!
    Feb 25
    Forum: MICU / SICU Nursing
  6. Stroke volume variance
    If your preceptors are getting frustrated bc of all your questions, then they should not be precepting !!!!
    Feb 25
    Forum: MICU / SICU Nursing
  7. Insulin gtt rates
    100 u/hr.
    Feb 25
    Forum: MICU / SICU Nursing
  8. Are swans going "out of style?"
    We just started with flowtrac and I really like it. Real time readings. Less messing around with a PA cath and pushing injectate to get CO numbers. On top of all this, I do not get paid enough and I...
    Feb 20
    Forum: MICU / SICU Nursing
  9. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?
    Everyone should carry. Open carry would be even better...Just like in the old days.
    Jan 30
    Forum: Nursing Activism / Healthcare Politics
  10. Women in Combat Arm's Units
    What Gaylord said X100. I have not issues as long as they can perform their duties. Bring them on.
    Jan 30
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  11. Dear Family Members
    You actually can. Just do not get caught putting it up. I am doing this for sure.
    Dec 12, '12
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  12. New nurses @ Lundstuhl
    I was there during that time frame. Were you in the ICU?
    Oct 14, '12
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  13. protocol sharing among my fellow RRT RNs
    I'd side with you PMFB. Is not like they have to do it for him. By the way, I like your avatar. Did you make it yourself? I need a copy of it but a bit bigger....
    Oct 5, '12
    Forum: CCU Nursing / Coronary / Cardiac
  14. New nurses @ Lundstuhl
    Thanks for clearing that up Lunah. I would be annoyed if someone looked at me as midlevel provider. Good thing I am not one of them. I do not like that term.
    Oct 5, '12
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  15. protocol sharing among my fellow RRT RNs
    Where I am currently stationed, we have the majority of the ones already posted. One that I do not see here is: Staff concerns. We get plenty of calls under this one. I do not mind teaching the...
    Oct 4, '12
    Forum: CCU Nursing / Coronary / Cardiac
  16. Pressure Support Mode VS CPAP/BiPAP
    BelgianRN has by far done the best job in explaining these modes. Well done! Cheers.
    Oct 4, '12
    Forum: MICU / SICU Nursing
  17. Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.
    If you are running pressor gtts or propofol/versed/fentanyl, always make sure you have plenty left in the bag. I had a couple of times where a colleague gave report and stated that there was plenty...
    Oct 4, '12
    Forum: MICU / SICU Nursing
  18. New nurses @ Lundstuhl
    I am now state side. Was there for 3 years. Wanted to pull a 6 yr tour but I was not directly assigned to LRMC. I was a FORSCOM ANC asset. The RNs and Docs that are under FORSCOM slots get sent to...
    Oct 4, '12
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  19. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer?  Why?
    Why everyone hates the boss? I ignore mine.
    Sep 21, '12
    Forum: About A Nurse - Nursing Cartoon Series
  20. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager
    Wooh, thanks for your reply. After a cup of coffee, I was more awake and was able to see what the OP meant. I guess propofolgtt@anyemail dot com or chemicallyadjustedreality@anymaildot com...
    Sep 8, '12
    Forum: Nursing Interview Help
  21. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager
    Holly crap!!!!!! I am with you on this one.
    Sep 8, '12
    Forum: Nursing Interview Help
  22. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager
    Wow! 204 replies to your post. I read your initial posting. I just have a question. Could you please elaborate on the inappropriate email account? I think I know what you are trying to say but at...
    Sep 8, '12
    Forum: Nursing Interview Help
  23. Feeling broken and there's no way out...
    What she said and stand your ground next time that so called preceptor tries to sound like they are superior to you. They are not! I wished I was there to put this nut in their deserving place. It...
    Jul 25, '12
    Forum: Emergency Nursing
  24. Prior Service w/disability rating. Will it be a factor for Nurse Corps?
    For as long as we, as the United States of A are involved in some sort of conflict, you should not have any issues getting into the ANC. Your chances are actually good right now. It all depends on...
    May 25, '12
    Forum: Government / Military Nursing
  25. Need Advice on Metoprolol
    I won't repeat what everyone else has said in here. I just want to add that nothing ****** me off more than a POS MD that is quick to write and incident report on a nurse. I would confront them.
    May 25, '12
    Forum: Cardiac Nursing