KristyEDrn

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  1. Is a BSN Mandatory For Military Nursing?

    KristyEDrn replied to Gin Gin's topic in Government, Military

  2. looking for input

    KristyEDrn replied to mandi213's topic in Travel

    Mandi, I have also been looking to travel and I have a list that I have compiled from this site of DO NOT USE With that said, Nurses Rx is on it as they are a sister company of several other no no...

  3. "You know you are an ER Nurse when..."

    KristyEDrn replied to Divern808's topic in Emergency

    LMAO...HOW TRUE! and

  4. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am just in the researching part now but very interested to read what everyone has to say about Navy vs AF; going to school for CNA; and pay differences, etc! Thanks in advance for your help and...

  5. "You know you are an ER Nurse when..."

    KristyEDrn replied to Divern808's topic in Emergency

    You have a full ED and holding for beds, hear a code blue and think...oh we just got another bed! Gosh, that is a bad one, but you know it's

  6. how does your er triage?

    KristyEDrn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    HOLY COW! That is amazing. I worked at a hosp. that saw 80-90,000 and it was very stressful...of course, we were short staffed so that makes a HUGE difference. I think any ED can handle that amount...

  7. how does your er triage?

    KristyEDrn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Yes, it is a violation to be registered prior to being seen by a nurse. I believe it is EMTALA, not COBRA. COBRA is the anti dumping one. :

  8. how does your er triage?

    KristyEDrn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    As far as HIPPA goes...I do not think pt's are given the privacy they need in our triage. As far as doing too much...we do what you do minus printing out the paper work. We used to do that but...

  9. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    I think that the whole "ensemble" (sp?) will be quite flattering! You know what they say about how sexy nurses are... HAR

  10. how does your er triage?

    KristyEDrn replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I am an ED RN in NC and I have worked at several hospitals here, only in triage in 2. The first place the pt was met by a greeter and it was in a spot where the RN could see but didn't have to...

  11. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Well, that is something to think about! Of course, I don't think I would have a problem shooting someone, I just don't want to be the one shot! I love shooting guns, don't have a prob with that at...

  12. Moving to FT Lewis, WA area...

    KristyEDrn replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Corvette Guy, Do you by chance know if I will be able to practice as an emergency room RN in the Army Reserves? Or will I have to go to the dreaded floor? Or something different? All I know is...

  13. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Could you please translate that into English :) What is/are Urban Battle

  14. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    WTG Corvette Guy! I hope to follow in your foot steps soon! And, LT Dan, I understand that I would most likely be deployed. I don't have a problem with that at all and it would actually be an honor....

  15. Situation Haunting Me

    KristyEDrn replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    LOL Head Trauma! Well

  16. Is there any CRNA schools that did not fill seats

    KristyEDrn replied to sw21 RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I understand that and that is why I am thinking of staying reserves and getting BSN and then not going active until it is possible for me to get

  17. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Lt. Dan, Thank you for your concern. We were indeed talking about joining at the reserve status first as a 1st Lt. (due to yrs of exper.) and then persue my BSN. THEN I am looking towards becoming a...

  18. Is there any CRNA schools that did not fill seats

    KristyEDrn replied to sw21 RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow...you guys have really made me feel so much better about possibly choosing army over others. My goal is to become a CRNA also and I have been talking to an army recruiter. My concern is that I...

  19. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Corvette Guy, I have actually been talking to an Army Recruiter for awhile today about the reserves and am definitely considering the possibility. I have been disappointed because neither AF or Navy...

  20. Husband is a police officer, worried about ease/difficulty finding jobs if I go AF

    KristyEDrn posted a topic in Government, Military

    Anyone have this specific experience? Is it easier for him to get on somewhere with me being AF or would it be harder due to moves, etc. That is his biggest worry b/c he wants to stay police. Any help...

  21. Husband is a police officer, worried about ease/difficulty finding jobs if I go AF

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Ah ha..thank you (OP definition). I am praying about it daily and so I have put it in good hands! Thank you all for the

  22. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Deb, Thank you so much. Like I've said, I am very excited and truly look forward to all of the opportunities this will provide. I still haven't gotten a call from an AF recruiter...weird. I will...

  23. ED RN looking to join the military

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you both so much! I look forward to learning more and I am very excited about the opportunities to serve my country. I was actually sworn in to the Army Reserves in 95 but found out that I was...

  24. Information on Access nurse agency??

    KristyEDrn replied to Kaddie's topic in Travel

    See that just burns me up. They have always told me that they can't do anything about the hourly but with all of the extras is where the money is.

  25. Husband is a police officer, worried about ease/difficulty finding jobs if I go AF

    KristyEDrn replied to KristyEDrn's topic in Government, Military

    Well, my biggest concern would be for us getting deployed at the same time or something crazy like that...we have 2 young children (5 & 9). And what if we don't get stationed together? And what if...