Jarnaes

Jarnaes

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  1. do you ever just wanna yell..."Would you SHUT UP already???"

    Jarnaes replied to coltsgrl's topic in General Students

    Coltsgrl, you rock! We would have gotten along beautifully when I was in school...lol Good luck to you, and if you do strangle one of those annoying ones, I'm with you girl. I'll start the fund...

  2. Bluetooth Headsets

    Jarnaes replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    SwampCat, that is so true. Back in the day it was so easy to screen out the crazy ones... "talking you yourself=Crazy!" Now you have to get up closer and make sure they don't have a BlueTooth before...

  3. Is your manager not paying when you work through your break?

    Jarnaes replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think all nurses in similar situations should contact the U.S. Dept of Labor. This may force a few institutions to change a thing or two. Keep up the good

  4. Is this even possible?

    Jarnaes replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Angel, go away for the weekend. And tell your hubby and his bipolar mama where to stick it! You don't need the drama when you are sick. Good luck to

  5. Interview Tips for nurse in Corrections Facility?

    Jarnaes replied to Nurse This!'s topic in General Nursing

    You may already have started this process, but if not, just know that most correctional facilities will also do a criminal background investigation, credit check, and a polygraph examination. As far...

  6. Anyone An Ortho Certified Rn????

    Jarnaes replied to NJLaurenRN's topic in Orthopedic

    Here you go. This is the website for NAON (National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses). Very good site. They have all the info you need.

  7. Please describe to me the roll of an RN in the OR

    Jarnaes replied to JStyles1's topic in Operating Room

    Check out this site, it should answer all your questions:

  8. License lookup- address on file with state?

    Jarnaes replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just get a a PO Box. That way you can keep you residential address "secret" to the

  9. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    Jarnaes replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Most of those kind of jobs (insurance, case management etc etc) require a strong clinical background to enable you to make sound judgements and decisions. This is why a brand new nurse belongs at the...

  10. Army Nurse Corps

    Jarnaes replied to Watanabe_Joey's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Army uses helicopters with medics- short distance transport, Air Force uses planes with nurses-world wide

  11. Army Nurse Corps

    Jarnaes replied to Watanabe_Joey's topic in General Nursing

    The MEDEVAC units have 68W's with medevac training aka. flight medics. The male 68W combat medics are the ones directly assigned to infantry and other combat units. If you want to be directly with the...

  12. Army Nurse Corps

    Jarnaes replied to Watanabe_Joey's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you will get weapons training as an Army nurse. You are a soldier first, nurse second. You learn how to handle both the M-16 and the 9 mm. We do weapons qualification at least once per year. As a...

  13. Best shoes for OR??

    Jarnaes replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I have them all; Crocs, Danskos and Birkenstocks. Crocs win hands down, but this is what works for my feet. If you don't have any shoes yet, get the Crocs first- they are much cheaper than the others...

  14. Specialty Certifications Worth it?

    Jarnaes replied to emptybee's topic in General Nursing

    My CNOR certification gives me a $20,000 bonus pr. yr for the next 4 years. Can't argue with

  15. CRNA school after bankruptcy

    Jarnaes replied to nightangel99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You could also apply for the Army's CRNA program. Your entire tuition is covered and you get a decent salary (including medical & dental coverage for you and your family) while in school. Once...

  16. Question about OR system in USA

    Jarnaes replied to isabellao's topic in Operating Room

    I don't think you are working in a safe environment. Sounds like you have a lot to deal with on a daily basis. Please clarify this for me... do you scrub and circulate on the same case? If so, that's...

  17. Micro needles

    Jarnaes replied to Rae83's topic in Operating Room

    This question was just covered in the latest AORN Journal. (See Clinical Issues pg. 1231-1235). "AORN clearly states that needles of all sizes should be counted to promote a safe patient care and...

  18. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    Jarnaes replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing profession has gotten so watered down, the average lay person has no idea of what it takes to be one. This is why you have the situation we are discussing right now- where anybody and...

  19. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    Jarnaes replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    I'm speaking about the big picture. The problem is that we do not have a set standard for the entry into practice. This dilutes our profession. It is sad that we have to debate something in 2008 that...

  20. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    Jarnaes replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    Sad to say, but we nurses fumbled that ball long time ago. We should have made the min. requirement to be a nurse the BSN. End of story. Right now the profession is being eroded due to the shortage of...

  21. First Time Traveler with Rottie/German Shepard Mix Best Travel Agency to USE!!

    Jarnaes replied to sunshine9403's topic in Travel

    I bet the main problem with finding housing for your dog is the type of breed that you have. Most apartment complexes have breed restrictions. Good luck. http://www.rent.com...

  22. retention bonus for registered nurses

    Jarnaes replied to pearlclose's topic in General Nursing

    US Army retention bonus is $80,000 for 4 years. Paid out $20,000 per year. Not bad at

  23. Military Nurse Careers

    Jarnaes replied to camelbak69's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the US Army Reserves will take you with a ADN, but they want you to get the BSN ASAP. On the active duty side , the BSN in the minimum. If you decide to speak with a recruiter, make sure you...

  24. External fixator

    Jarnaes replied to kacyt78's topic in Orthopedic

    I'm in the OR and we (ortho doc's included) always handle the limb by grabbing the ex-fix

  25. Scrub caps

    Jarnaes replied to Qwiigley's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://www.greenscrubs.com