amw79

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1. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government

   After speaking with a recruiter, I've figured out that I would be a nurse 1 level 2 as a BSN with no experience...I still am unsure about what step I would come in as?

2. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government

   Thanks!

3. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government

   What would I start out as a BSN new grad in a Tampa VA hospital? I can't find any clear figures online and am a bit confused about the pay scale. I also have 5 points for prior military service...does this affect the pay? How did they determine the s...

4. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government

   Can somebody help me figure out my potential pay grade? I've scoured the web but am still unclear....I would be starting at the VA hospital in Tampa as a new grad with a BSN (no experience)...I also have 5 points for prior military service (not sure ...

5. Nursing School Incivility

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Relations

   my preceptorship determined the whole program...

6. Nursing School Incivility

   amw79 posted a topic in Relations

   Hello all, I am a recent BSN grad currently studying for the NCLEX. I wanted to express some frustrating and rather disturbing experiences I had in my last semester in hopes of some objective insights and personal catharsis. After readi...

7. Back priming vs back flushing??

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Medications

   yes thanks!

8. Back priming vs back flushing??

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Medications

   good points!

9. Back priming vs back flushing??

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Medications

   Thanks ilivivt. I understand what you are saying regarding compatible vs noncompatible meds...however I'm under the impression that back priming is ALWAYS necessary in order to clear any air out of the line once its run dry....now I'm referring to th...

10. Back priming vs back flushing??

    amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Medications

    Thank you for your input! That was greatly helpful:)

11. Back priming vs back flushing??

    amw79 posted a topic in Medications

    Hi ya'll. New grad here, prepping for the NCLEX. I have a general question regarding back priming. I understand how its done and know the purpose (to avoid losing medication and keep a closed system). I am a bit stumped on one aspect if someone can p...