GeorgiaBoy61

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  1. New Grads at VA Hospital

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to SeychelleRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello - Saw your post on AllNurses.com about working for the VA system. I live not too far from Hines VA in Maywood, IL. and have considered applying there. Anyone on the board know anything about...

  2. Advice 4 joinin navy as medical corpsman

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to soon2Bnavy's topic in Government, Military

    DanznRN: Thanks for the reply. Right now, it looks like the USNR is the route for me - provided I get in, pass the physical, etc. I live in N. Illinois, and would drill at Great Lakes. Which Marine...

  3. Medical DQ question for military nursing

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to GeorgiaBoy61's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for your reply and the information...

  4. Advice 4 joinin navy as medical corpsman

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to soon2Bnavy's topic in Government, Military

    Hello all - I am an RN, and want to serve in the military. I am exploring serving as a DCO in either the army or the navy. However, my real dream is to be a corpsmen, and go out with the grunts in...

  5. More combat medics are men than women during war time..

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to Dunno?'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Dunno? Saw your post. Many nurses here have more experience than I do, but let me give it a try anyway to answer your question. I am in the process of joining the reserves as an RN, and my contact...

  6. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hello All: I hope all of you seasoned military folks don't mind a civilian posting here. I am a midlife career changer and RN considering military service. Like a lot of men my age - mid-40s - I did...

  7. what is the RN age limit to becoming a flight nurse

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to angelique777's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hello - While getting my RN a few years ago, upon touring the life flight center of a major regional medical center near Chicago, I was told that a man my age (42 at the time) was too old for serving...

  8. RN refresher course needed?

    GeorgiaBoy61 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello All: I was laid off after 9-11 and decided to get an RN license. After attending an accelerated BSN program, I passed boards and got my license. Started working on a med-surg floor at a busy...

  9. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello: Chris at Lucas RN, my sympathies on your plight. Some good posts above but I'll throw in my observations too, since I am also a male RN in my 40s, just starting off in this new RN career after...

  10. I thought the military needed nurses

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to Balder_LPN's topic in Government, Military

    Balder: I am not in the military - in the process of completing my packet now - but I've talked to a lot of recruiters recently about serving as an RN, and I'd say you are getting the runaround. All...

  11. Navy Nurse Corps - Questions

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to myeire's topic in Government, Military

    The USN/USNR lets nurses older than 40 join (I am joining at age 45), and can waive retirement at age 60 for medical professionals up to age 65. if you want to serve with an associates degree, the...

  12. New age requirements for military??

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to CLCD's topic in Government, Military

    CLCD: Your situation sounds like a good one, esp. since you are prior service. A Marine no less! If I had it to do over, I'd do that. You don't mention your age, but bear in mind that the military...

  13. Navy Vs. Army Nursing?

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to ThePino's topic in Government, Military

    I'm new here, and also considering the USNR and the army/NG nurse corps. Tough to get an appreciation of how each branch is different when one is not in the service. My experience - I live in Chicago...

  14. Plantar Facitis-Heel Pain, help!

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Foroffire: My heart goes out to you! I've been down that road twice now, and it can be a tough one, espcially for an RN. In my case, PF along with tarsal tunnel syndrome at the same time, first the...

  15. Seeking answers about military nursing

    GeorgiaBoy61 posted a topic in Government, Military

    hello all - new to the website and the board. i'm a former scientist (bs and ms bio/biochem); got laid off and decided to attend nursing school. got my bsn and rn, and have slightly less than a year...

  16. Age Waiver and Retirement

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Government, Military

    I too have explored this question, as I am 44 and considering military nursing. They basically have you sign a waiver but my bet is that the retirement age is going to be raised before too many years...

  17. Will Military take an ADN/Diploma nurse with BSc. in another field?

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Government, Military

    Hello- The USMC does not have organic medical units but has med support from the USN, as the Marine Corps is a part of the Dept of the Navy. USAF, USN and USArmy all use BSNs but I believe that the...

  18. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    Sobering to read these posts... Nurses aren't to blame for the condition of the field or health care in general. Reading these stories, I'd say that many of you go above-and-beyond each and every day....

  19. IVS and inserting Catheters

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to nursewannabee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most hopsitals do not let RNs insert NG tubes; it is usually an APN, or a resident MD. Many places have workshops that teach new people how to do IVs and venipuncture, too. Ask your prospective...

  20. Nurse-without-a-clue

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mind if I get a copy too?

  21. Both my patients died the other night...my first ones

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Melanie: You sound like one gutsy gal! I'm new to nursing, too, but I wouldn't have performed near as well as you did. Don't be so hard on yourself! I would be honored to have you as my RN. So what if...

  22. Bad break

    GeorgiaBoy61 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello All: I'm new, so greetings and accept my thanks for a great forum! I am a male, aged 44. I have been a nurse only since October 2004. Prior to that I was in another career (research science,...

  23. ED RN looking to join the military

    GeorgiaBoy61 replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Dear EDRN: Bravo to you for considering a military RN career. I was interested in joining myself - and ultimately could not - about which more in a minute. The USAF and USN are looking for RNs, but if...