patrick1rn MSN, RN, NP

patrick1rn is a MSN, RN, NP and specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

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1. I keep being told the ARMY is changing; How is this affecting Nursing.

   patrick1rn replied to kr681683's topic in Government, Military

   Do some research and contact the active army medical recruiter. Here is a secret of you.. The Army is always changing. Nothing stays the same. Regarding this Infantry friend of yours, without...

2. The entrepreneur nurse author

   patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Here is an update.. My self published book was picked up by a publishing company last December and it is coming out as a E book nxt month. It has been re edited and I am satisfied with the work. It...

3. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

   I really like the comments everyone has made in this discussion. I dont really like some of the things some folks have said but they are entitled to their opinion. I just find it a bit ironic and sad...

4. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

   Hello BVFD 333 Thank you and thank you for contributing to the discussion. I want to clarify that it is not about getting a position just because I served in the military. i know about the point...

5. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

   I want to clarify several points: 1. I am a veteran, a combat veteran and retired from the Reserves and served active duty and I have a 10 point veteran preference. 2. The statue that I quoted is...

6. Raise after (a little) experience?

   patrick1rn replied to studentnurserachel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Work, get experience, get some primary care experience, focus on your weak points and make them stronger and look for the next best

7. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

   Thank you TraumaRUs for sharing what veteran preference is. You are correct, the VA --- a federal agency whos mandate is to take care of veterans does not have to count veterans preference when it...

8. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

   patrick1rn posted a topic in Government, Military

   We need to get a law changed. Title 38 USC 7401 (1) lets VA Hospitals ignore Veterans Preference for health care professionals. If you served as a medic or corpman and want to continue your medical...

9. The entrepreneur nurse author

   patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Hi Yiggs, The copyright of my book is still in my name. I did not pay this company to pick up the ebook at all. I have an ebook of my book made before , but it was a copy of the same soft cover book....

10. The entrepreneur nurse author

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    William75, the Journey was hectic and full of disappointments. I had the idea to write my 1st book based on my multiple combat tours as a combat medic. No, not as a nurse but as a combat medic. I went...

11. Well, maybe nursing is not my calling for now..

    patrick1rn replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe nursing is not your calling if you score low on a standard test and that you are being realistic, which is a good thing. In my associates degree program we almost a 50 percent fail

12. Need published example of bad nurse patient communication causing tragety

    patrick1rn replied to emmasma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe a spelling error caused something bad to

13. What would you change about your NP school ?

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Max66.. Your comment is racist and full of bigotry. As NP you should be better than that.. I assume that your a NP anyway Zenman.. I dont know what theory, I dont give credence to nursing theory.. I...

14. starting my own natural birthing center?

    patrick1rn replied to CNA1991's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thats a lot of work I dont know that your certification as a NA would make you an expert either, have you considereded going for your Midwife

15. Any RNs with CMBs, CIB or CABs ?

    patrick1rn replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Irishman, Thanks for responding. I was a paratrooper also. I earned my EFMB back in 1990/ Sept with the 75th Rangers at HAAF. I retired back in Jan 11. Its also good to know that there are other...