StormRN

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1. Age Waivers

   StormRN posted a topic in Government

   Does anyone know the answer to the current status of age waivers? I am 46 years and 9 months old. I have completed my application and physical with no problems. I have been told from the beginning of the process in May 2009 that I could get an age...

2. "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

   StormRN replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government

   I met with my Army recruiter this evening to sign more papers. I was told that the Board meets on November 16th to review applications. I also am hopeful, but I also have 13 years of experience in a specialized field. I had my physical at MEPS las...

3. Medical stumper

   StormRN replied to Zen APRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Hello all: Interesting stumper. Have you checked to see if your patient is dehydrated even a mild dehydration can cause the symptoms you described. Sometimes providing water will reduce headache and malaise. The elevated HR may also be due to dehy...

4. Contraband Checks?

   StormRN replied to chocokitten's topic in Government

   I've been a psych nurse for the past 13 years and currently run a 16-bed psych hospital. The best way to deal with contraband is to provide strict screening as soon as the patient comes into the hospital by having them remove their clothing to provi...