alex1

alex1 specializes in ICU.

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1. Army CRNA Program

   alex1 posted a topic in SRNA

   Are there any Army CRNA's that can help me with a dilemma? I'm currently in the process of putting my package in for AD direct accession. I have my BSN and 3+ years as a critical care nurse in a large research hospital. Here's my problem. I want to a...

2. Is there more basic training after OBLC?

   alex1 replied to alex1's topic in Government

   Athena, I'm not reserves at all....just joining the active duty side after a few years as a civilian nurse in critical care. I had to fill out alot of paperwork and get my work to swear that i've done all these hours in the icu, completed a critical ...

3. Is there more basic training after OBLC?

   alex1 replied to alex1's topic in Government

   Athena, I was under the impression from my recruiter that I wouldn't have to go to the Critical Care Course since I've been a critical care nurse for 3 years now. Am I wrong?

4. Is there more basic training after OBLC?

   alex1 posted a topic in Government

   Hey there! I am currently working on my package for active duty into the Army Nurse Corps. I have a BSN and 3+ years in critical care. After OBLC I go to my AOC which is 8A (critical care). Does anyone know how long the AOC is? Also, after OBLC do I ...

5. army nurse checklist

   alex1 replied to lkosrn's topic in Government

   Just a point to add. The Army has met its quota for Med/Surg Nurses this fiscal year but they are still open for Critical Care nurses if you have the experience. alex:D

6. Anyone visiting Ft. Sam Houston, Texas in May for BAMC tour and physical?

   alex1 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government

   I'm scheduled to go June 21-23. Anyone else going at this time? ali

7. Any Veterans in nursing here?

   alex1 replied to NiteQwill's topic in General Nursing

   I was in the Marines for 7 years (accountant) before going back to school to get my BSN. alex1

8. what field in nursing are you into?

   alex1 replied to tam-tam's topic in General Nursing

   Med/Surg ICU is what i'm into. We handle patient loads up to 3 stable icu patients. If unstable and on CVVHD we go 1:1 but normally we all get 2 patients. We closely monitor v/s, temps, reactions to unstable medications. Some of us are chemo certifie...

9. Teaching vs. Non-teaching hospital

   alex1 replied to ericdb68's topic in MICU

   I work in a teaching hospital and I do alot of critical thinking. Its a team effort. Sometimes the resident can offer a little more knowledge on a situation. We usually brainstorm together to provide the best care for the patient. Even in codes, some...

10. GA best nursing school

    alex1 replied to odooma's topic in Georgia

    Georgia Southwestern was where I graduated. Loved the program, small and intimate. Great professors! CRNA school picks based on their requirements (GRE scores, GPA, science GPA, CCRN) but not where you went to nursing school.

11. what would you do?

    alex1 replied to chill65's topic in Pre-Nursing

    you can do anything you put your mind too. Only you can hold yourself back.Dont let other people discourage you. You won' t be the first or the last who go to school with kids. Make sure you have a good support network to help you out. I was in you s...

12. getting sick of it.

    alex1 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men

    My husband's the golfer in the family...Me..I'm a triathlete.

13. getting sick of it.

    alex1 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men

    don't get mad. Tell them that nursing is where all the hot chicks are. You get to spend 12 hours a day with beautiful women instead of 12 + hours with a bunch of balding old men who tout there super size ego and their handicap on the course. hmmmm wh...

14. Reciprocity...

    alex1 replied to itzdafred's topic in General Nursing

    you can apply for a Massachusetts license and take the NCLEX in California. When you pass the NCLEX your results will be forwarded to the MA board of Nursing and they will send you your nursing license. You can take the NCLEX anywhere you want..you d...

15. dobutamine

    alex1 replied to samaletta's topic in Cardiac

    When titration orders are written, they will usually say Dobutamine gtt titrate to ....whatever "MAP > 60, BP in a certain range;etc. So to write a order that says Dobutamine 10mcg/kg/min titrate is an odd order that needs clarification. Is that t...