Jarnaes

Jarnaes

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  1. Practicing without a license

    Jarnaes replied to OR_RN12345's topic in Operating Room

    The attempted deception raises a lot of questions about her character. This was not a mistake, it was a deliberate act. I'm sure HR has the documents where she claims she graduated with her BSN... I'm...

  2. Too young to be a nurse?

    Jarnaes replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    My friend was an RN at 19. We used to tease her that even though she could push IV narcotics all day long, she was not allowed to purchase a beer after

  3. Would you "Facebook Friend" a Professor?

    Jarnaes replied to MHaffer's topic in General Students

    I would hope that the professor would establish a professional boundary and not accept "friend requests" from his or her students on facebook. You should not blur the lines when you have control of...

  4. CRNA's Getting Yelled At and No Respect?

    Jarnaes replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not where I work. The Army has some highly skilled, high speed CRNAs, they wouldn't put up with that crap for a second. Yes, there may be tense moments during big complicated cases, and sometimes...

  5. ARMY CRNA PROGRAM

    Jarnaes replied to MCB43076's topic in Government, Military

    Either way, you'll see very little of your family during CRNA school. It's very intense from start to

  6. ARMY CRNA PROGRAM

    Jarnaes replied to MCB43076's topic in Government, Military

    It is a PCS move so you'll be able to bring your family with you. You most likely will have to rent an apartment or a house off post, since there is usually a few months waiting time for on post...

  7. Correctional Facility Nursing

    Jarnaes replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep in mind that if you choose to work at your local jail, you will have to interact with quite a few of these guys out in the local community. Your plumber may get locked up and then announce...

  8. Examining Military Nursing

    Jarnaes replied to kaylalee2's topic in Government, Military

    You need to speak with a US Army Health Care (AMEDD) Recruiter, do not speak with a regular recruiter as they don't have a clue. Here is an online info request form:...

  9. Stories of your 1st yr in the Army Nurse Corp

    Jarnaes replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    1st duty station was hard work 24/7. Spent more time at work than at home, didn't know which shift I was working from one day to the next. Days off were never days off. Learned a lot though, but it...

  10. Military Wife Trying to Find a Job

    Jarnaes replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    Well, they won't be doing poorly much longer if Dr. C is let loose. Too bad for WSSU, they are losing a great asset. I hope you'll get some good leads on jobs when you go out to CA. I would visit the...

  11. Military Wife Trying to Find a Job

    Jarnaes replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    Is Dr. Canzona still teaching Cardio? I loved her, she was the bomb, tough as

  12. Military Wife Trying to Find a Job

    Jarnaes replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to you. I'm also a graduate of the NC system (WSSU). Take your NCLEX in NC since that is your home state, and it is also a compact state. See https://www.ncsbn.org/158.htm CA is not...

  13. Online Banking/cell phones etc...in Iraq?

    Jarnaes replied to Gruffy's topic in Government, Military

    On another note, if you plan to be a commissioned officer nurse on active duty in the US Army you need to have a BSN. The reserves will take an ADN. I suspended my cell phone plan, and put my bills on...

  14. can a recovering addict get into nursing

    Jarnaes replied to tumnus's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Just go to your state's board of nursing web page, most have the applications available online. That way you can take a look at the questions you will have to answer in order to get a license. If you...

  15. Does nursing have to be your "calling" for you to be a great nurse?

    Jarnaes replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Nursing

    You do not have to have a "calling" for nursing anymore than you need a "calling" for any other profession. The calling is for the

  16. Foley caths and surgery

    Jarnaes replied to CT Pixie's topic in Operating Room

    Short case, no cath, but if the surgery is estimated to exceed 3 hours we like place a

  17. OK who else is dealing with Universal Protocol?

    Jarnaes replied to sbnursing's topic in Operating Room

    As usual, the default enforcer of the policy is the RN... We should get extra pay for all of those additional "law enforcement"

  18. Violence in Prison? Are they common?

    Jarnaes replied to Marin2x's topic in Correctional

    There is a lot of potential for violence, but fortunately very little of it materializes against the medical staff. Just be aware of your surroundings. Also keep in mind that if you work at the local...

  19. Sheriff Nurse

    Jarnaes replied to Marin2x's topic in Correctional

    The experiences gained in a year of Med-Surg or ER are priceless. Just like everyone else have posted, to do well in the correctional setting you need excellent nursing skills. If not, you may have a...

  20. Staffing ratio in county jails

    Jarnaes replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional

    We did 1 RN and 2 LPNs for 1200

  21. Nursing Schools in NC

    Jarnaes replied to kerodeck's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Check out WSSU. They have a great program. I truly enjoyed my time there. Very diverse

  22. I hate nurses, what should I do?

    Jarnaes replied to brentster_us's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't leave nursing yet. We aren't all that bad. Come work at a military facility as a civillian. Or go work at your nearest prison. Or switch your specialty to the Operating Room, that's where the...

  23. I have a BS already but I need to get a BSN, anyone have ANY advice on the best way?

    Jarnaes replied to Shannon_Konopik's topic in General Nursing

    Because of your degree in micro, you have a few options. Check out: http://www.armymedicine.army.mil/jobs/jobs.html Do not talk to a regular recruiter, they are only interested in getting you to...

  24. I have a BS already but I need to get a BSN, anyone have ANY advice on the best way?

    Jarnaes replied to Shannon_Konopik's topic in General Nursing

    You can still get commissioned without a nursing

  25. OR Nurses HELP !!!!!

    Jarnaes replied to stilllearning24's topic in General Nursing

    Don't take it too literally. It's just a little work place