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  1. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    rockytopRN2b replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for the clarification. I was taking for granted we were comparing a BSN verus ADN, but yes, you specifically have to have a bachelors in nursing versus a bachelors in another discipline. I...

  2. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    rockytopRN2b replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    The Navy won't accept an ADN-RN because Navy nurses are officers. ALL officers (regardless of occupational specialty) are required to have at least a bachelors degree. It's not a statement on the...

  3. Life as a Navy nurse (pros and cons)

    rockytopRN2b replied to LilBigAl's topic in Government, Military

    After over a decade of military life, I would say that during times you aren't deployed, military life isn't all that much different than anything else. You get up, go do your job, and come home at...

  4. Is anyone getting ready to take the CNA class in Knoxville?

    rockytopRN2b replied to MDAD4's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Who was your instructor at Knoxville ARC? I went through CNA training at the Knox-ARC a few years ago and found it to be a great experience. The program had nearly a 100% pass rate, and most of us...

  5. peri care for men

    rockytopRN2b replied to sandis 40's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the OP is not a nurse. S/he just joined the site today and this is his/her only

  6. LVN to military nursing

    rockytopRN2b replied to vn gal's topic in General Nursing

    That is very true, and they're great jobs with good benefits. In general, however, they don't come with the same bonuses and benefits that often attract a lot of people to military nursing. If you're...

  7. LVN to military nursing

    rockytopRN2b replied to vn gal's topic in General Nursing

    You have to enlist. An Army LPN is an extension of your basic 68W combat medic, which is a highly deployable occupational specialty. 68W's (medics) go in with the ground troops. 68W-M6's (LPN's) are...

  8. CNAs in L&D

    rockytopRN2b replied to prisicruz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use CNA's in L&D here in east

  9. Vent about nurses "eating their young"

    rockytopRN2b replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Poor guy. I think nasty people are just nasty people, and unfortunately, some nasty people decide to become nurses. I have to say though, for every rude, unkind nurse I've met, there have been twice...

  10. Where are the CNA classes in L.A?

    rockytopRN2b replied to CrashManny's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about L.A. specifically, but call around to any local nursing homes. Many offer the training for free and will hire you after its completion. Another possible option is the American Red...

  11. What's the saddest thing you've seen in your career??

    rockytopRN2b replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    We had a teenage boy on our floor who was a failed suicide. He had tried to hang himself in his closet but family had found him before he died. They managed to keep him alive, but he was already brain...

  12. Question about CNA's state to state

    rockytopRN2b replied to cradlecrewer's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, CNA certification is state specific. The level of reciprocity available depends on where she is certified and what state she is moving to. I am certified in Tennessee, but lived and worked...

  13. Can I do volunteer work as a nurse?????

    rockytopRN2b replied to katr1313pay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Red Cross does volunteer placement of civilian nurses and doctors at our local Naval hospital. I don't know if they do the same for civilian medical centers, but it might be worth calling to

  14. What do your CNAs do ?

    rockytopRN2b replied to poppy101's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends. When I worked float pool, each floor was different, and even some of the nurses on the same floor would vary in what they would allow to be delegated. For instance, most RN's would...

  15. Tennessee CNA's/Certification Renewal

    rockytopRN2b posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a question! My CNA certification expires in October and I haven't gotten anything in the mail to renew it. Should I have? What do I need to do or who should I check with to make sure it doesn't...

  16. CNA or EMT while in school, CNA being a "dirty job" help please

    rockytopRN2b replied to KdnRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    EMT's are great and I'm happy you found something that suits you. But the thing to keep in mind is, not all CNA jobs are created equal. Even though a lot of programs concentrate on LTC, there are many...

  17. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    rockytopRN2b replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a tech, but our nurses and CNA's work very well as a team. Everyone answers call lights, and almost without exception, if I am asked to do something like turn a pt, the nurse will tell us to find...

  18. CNA or EMT while in school, CNA being a "dirty job" help please

    rockytopRN2b replied to KdnRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I did an accelerated EMT-B course in a California community college that met for four hours a day, four days per week, for just shy of a month. I was one of several pre-nursing students at the time...

  19. am I wrong to say this to a family?

    rockytopRN2b replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That is really something! My great-grandmother had dementia and was in very poor condition. I can't remember the number of times they told us she wouldn't live more than a few weeks at best. She...

  20. CNA prior to NS questions

    rockytopRN2b replied to ImNotWitty's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's like this everywhere, but in Tennessee you can challenge the CNA exam after your finish Nursing Fundamentals. CNA work will definitely give you an edge on learning ADL's.

  21. Need Positive "Cheerleader" Phrases for 1st job

    rockytopRN2b replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the best, most unforgettable experiences I've ever had with pts and families have been mainly the result of just listening and letting them know they have been heard. I had one elderly pt who...

  22. Doctor's office and "nurses"

    rockytopRN2b replied to stunt's topic in General Nursing

    Tennessee is the same way. If you look under our Dept of Health website, a CNA listing will show a profession, "Nurse Aide," Rank, "Nurse Aid" (difference in spelling is theirs, not mine), license...

  23. "No, I am not pregnant"

    rockytopRN2b replied to Tysmommy's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG...that is the funniest thing I've heard all

  24. CNA working in hospital Questions!

    rockytopRN2b replied to cheizy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The Red Cross program has an excellent reputation. Our instructor told us the local hospitals would waive their six-month experience requirement for new grads if they knew they came through the Red...

  25. crocs

    rockytopRN2b replied to k_r_ah's topic in General Nursing

    You and me both! I cannot function without my Crocs. If I wear anything else, I have a backache and am dead on my feet by lunch time. I can work a full 12-hr shift in my Crocs and my feet feel as good...