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  1. where have you deployed & been stationed?

    ArmyMSN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Government, Military

    neu ulm, germany ft lewis, washington nurnberg, germany croatia honduras augusta, georgia (twice) babenhausen, germany san antonio, tx bagram, afghanistan vilseck, germany its been a fun

  2. Army Nurse Duty Station Question

    ArmyMSN replied to MyBlueSky's topic in Government, Military

    My first assignment was overseas (as a 2nd LT) - but that was 16 years ago (Now an LTC). Germany has a MEDCEN at Landstuhl. You might be able to get there - but I think the Army prefers that you go...

  3. Best Advice for Successful IV Sticks

    ArmyMSN replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very good idea - also on obese/overweight

  4. Best Advice for Successful IV Sticks

    ArmyMSN replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Try to get the arm in as dependent position as you can. Let it hang over the side of the bed, if possible. "Pop" the vein to get a histamine release - this tends to pop up the vein. Very important to...

  5. Nursing & website is depressing!!!

    ArmyMSN replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a tough career. 3 yrs and counting for me to leave - time to find something else to

  6. Flu shot or not?

    ArmyMSN replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    got mine last Monday - absolutely no problems since

  7. Quitting 4 months into nursing?

    ArmyMSN replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    I think its too premature to quit. I've had experiences like you mention where I was placed in a job where I wasn't completely oriented/prepared. Like you I thought I wouldn't be able to get through...

  8. Appreciated in different ways...

    ArmyMSN replied to jack19's topic in General Nursing

    Getting frequent luxury/pampering type gifts is a good deal - save the cheap trinkets for someone else,

  9. Any one heard or RN, RD credential?

    ArmyMSN replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    That would be an outstanding combination of degrees - I could see someone working in diabetes management/education, bariatrics, or just critical care as a consultant/educator along the lines of...

  10. Appreciated in different ways...

    ArmyMSN replied to jack19's topic in General Nursing

    funny:balloons: :balloons:

  11. Appreciated in different ways...

    ArmyMSN replied to jack19's topic in General Nursing

    Last Nurse's week, all staff nurses got a cheap flashlight/key chain combo. I asked, "what the #$#@#$~~~!" is this? It doesn't even work. I swear only in our profession do these things happen. No...

  12. do you add a degree in Ax temps?

    ArmyMSN replied to texas_lvn's topic in Pediatric

    I've lost all confidence in axillary temps. Twice this last week, took axillary temps on toddlers. Got a 101.5 or something. Decided to take rectal immediately afterwards and they were 104.5 (both)....

  13. Do I Have the Right NOT to Be Weighed?

    ArmyMSN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you have the right to refuse to be weighed. You also have the right to refuse to have your BP taken, to refuse to take your medications, to refuse to follow the advice of your healthcare...

  14. How does your nurse manager stack up?

    ArmyMSN replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    Each manager has their way of doing things. I try to have a meeting at least once a month, and send out e-mails for urgent thing (try to limit though). Its sometimes hard to get the information to...

  15. What is the major reason nurses leave?

    ArmyMSN replied to saguaro13's topic in General Nursing

    1. Dependable staffing levels and nurse-patient ratios 2. Scheduling 3. Pay (I'd work for a lot less pay to work in a better

  16. shy girl

    ArmyMSN replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. My nursing programs always seems to involve public speaking projects. I hated them - but somehow got through it. I still don't enjoy it - as I frequently have to give presentations in...

  17. Are you my waitress today?

    ArmyMSN replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

  18. Are you my waitress today?

    ArmyMSN replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    Agree

  19. Are you my waitress today?

    ArmyMSN replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

  20. what else can an rn do that does not want to work as a nurse anymore

    ArmyMSN replied to jodidax's topic in General Nursing

    I can take a guess. . . Its hard work. Its a thankless job - manually intensive. Very little thanks - or support from the healthcare organization's administration. High stress, poor staffing, high...

  21. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    ArmyMSN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Got to agree. Get out. That organization is kooky. You deserve

  22. How do you deal with a unhelpful colleague?

    ArmyMSN replied to aka_selina's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing like teamwork. I'm curious. Have you ever left her hanging in need of assistance? Maybe she's reciprocating. I've seen it where nurses help those who have helped them. Just one of those things...

  23. Are you my waitress today?

    ArmyMSN replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    The funny thing is that we nurses are part waiters/waitresses (especially with primary care nursing and not having CNAs to assist). In one minute I can be serving a patient a tray of food, assisting...

  24. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    ArmyMSN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Avoidance. Time to schedule a heart-to-heart with the educator behind closed doors. Just becuase you're a new graduate, doesn't mean you can't speak up when you're being abused. The educator may find...

  25. Help-50 y/o & desperate for advice

    ArmyMSN replied to salt&pepper's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.rnceus.com/triage/triageframe.html Telephone triage is a good gig - and being used by outpatient clinics- doesn't require physical/manual labor. Requires computer use and someone who is...