PK_ICU RN

PK_ICU RN

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  1. Can nurses go in as capt?

    PK_ICU RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I went to see my recruiter this morning to turn in more paperwork for the board. Initially, he told me I will be going in as a capt because of I have 10 years of experience but now he said...

  2. What is a nice duty station for ICU nurse?

    PK_ICU RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, What is a nice duty station for an ICU nurse? I'm hoping for a nice transition from civilian to military, if possible. Any suggestions? Thank

  3. What is a nice duty station for ICU nurse?

    PK_ICU RN replied to PK_ICU RN's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you. This helps a lot. I was inquiring on bases in the AF. What is CSTARS? How is it different from other

  4. What is your "What Was That???" moment?

    PK_ICU RN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    As nurses, we have seen and heard it all. Or so we thought. What is your "What Was That???" moment as a

  5. Is abdominoplasty allowed?

    PK_ICU RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello all, Does the air force allow their active members to have cosmetic surgery such as abdominoplasty or do they accept someone how have had it? I am thinking of getting one done after having my...

  6. What recruiter told me

    PK_ICU RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello all, I know I have mentioned this on my previous post, but I just want to know what you guys think. A little background. I have been a nurse for 10 years with ICU experience. I spoke to a...

  7. What is your "What Was That???" moment?

    PK_ICU RN replied to PK_ICU RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    A pt told me he was taking Viagra for chest

  8. HELP! Calling all military nurses

    PK_ICU RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I would like to direct my questions to military nurses, no offense to my civilian peeps. I am strongly considering joining the air force after 10 years of being a nurse in the civilian...

  9. HELP! Calling all military nurses

    PK_ICU RN replied to PK_ICU RN's topic in Government, Military

    My family is VERY supportive, so it is not an issue and I waited until my son is almost 18 to direct my attention to the AF. I have already thought it through and also have my son's blessing before...

  10. New BSN getting started on the path to become a Flight Nurse

    PK_ICU RN replied to kruse's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hospitals try not to hire brand new grads into ICU. It's just a lot to take in working in ICU with no experience. Her best bet is ER because they're so desperate that they'll hire new grads....

  11. HELP! Calling all military nurses

    PK_ICU RN replied to PK_ICU RN's topic in Government, Military

    Wow. $5657/month? That's $67,887/annually. Ouch! My recruiter told me I'd be making $95K/annually...OK hmmm......I have A LOT of contemplating to do because that's even a bigger financial...

  12. HELP! Calling all military nurses

    PK_ICU RN replied to PK_ICU RN's topic in Government, Military

    Thank for shedding some lights on this matter. What a bummer. I knew it was too good to be true what he told me about the 7 years time in service..then what is he referring to, I wonder. I'll...

  13. Military Nursing

    PK_ICU RN replied to Kaiser2728's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking from a civilian nurse, the first thing you need to do is get your feet in the door then you can transfer to other departments if there's an opening. By the sound if it, it is easier for...

  14. The MILITARY and NURSING???

    PK_ICU RN replied to Sweetie's topic in Government, Military

    One thing is for sure, you will be financially independent after working as a nurse. However, I can't spoke for military nurses but I can definitely speak for civilian nurses. I also heard that nurses...

  15. Air Force NTP 2018

    PK_ICU RN replied to Tishad87's topic in Government, Military

    Do you have your ACLS or EGK cert? If not, you could that you. It'll make you more marketable. Plus, you're not just restricted to med/surg and can work on telemetry

  16. Air Force nursing FQ FY 2018

    PK_ICU RN replied to Mchicky24's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Mchicky24, Well, I'm considering going into the AF after 10 of civilian nursing and have spoken to a recruiter already but just wanted to get my ducks in a line before finalizing everything. My...

  17. New grad in ICU

    PK_ICU RN replied to LissRN07's topic in Critical Care

    Many good advices already, but I'll just add one more thing. Learn your EKG, know your rhythms, and learn your 12-leads. Many years ago I worked night shift in an ICU at a level 2 trauma hospital, a...