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  1. No veterans preference for military vets who work as nurses at the VA hospitals.

    coupb8222 replied to patrick1rn's topic in Government, Military

    Hi There, I work at a VA Facility. In the application they want to know if you served for veterans preference. That does not mean you get a job. They rank all the applicants in a point system. Pretty...

  2. VA Proficiency

    coupb8222 replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    Discuss the Situation, What you did about it, What was the Outcome. Another way to put it... Highlight what you have done, why you did it, what was the impact? For example. For a Nurse I Level I to...

  3. Insight, please, on pros/cons of VA position

    coupb8222 replied to evansmum's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I am sorry dear that I can't ease your mind. I'm a Veteran and I work for the VA as well. Job opportunity sounds great. However not sure if it sounds like a good fit giving all you have going on....

  4. Future of the CNS

    coupb8222 replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I have recently been accepted into a DNP program and start this fall. I chose the Adult Gerontological CNS track. They made us choose Primary vs Acute and I chose Primary, (Although the consensus...

  5. Can I qualify for military?

    coupb8222 replied to Residentmaid's topic in Government, Military

    Usually when you have an episode of an illness it will not exempt you. They would require a letter from the physician stating that it was an isolated event because of vitamin deficiency, and you would...

  6. Has anyone ever been careless and gotten stuck?

    coupb8222 replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    All you can do is your best. You are only human. If it were to happen, bleed out your site, and report it right away to get proper tests done. You can't have an absolute mindset. I WILL NEVER do that....

  7. What's your facility's policy? new PIV tubing to new CVL

    coupb8222 replied to ANB RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes Policy regardless if central or peripheral. NEW LINE = NEW TUBING/MEDS. This should be under your policy, I think it would be bad practice to spike the old bag with new tubing? You need entirely...

  8. Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

    coupb8222 replied to SunshineSmile's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sabbath is all about taking a day of rest. A great book to read is Sabbath by Wayne Muller. Gives perspective about the act of Sabbath, not necessarily the date it occurs. God wants us to live at...

  9. wound care certification ?

    coupb8222 replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I went to the review at the 2011 Conference, the all day review. I thought it was helpful, but if I had to pay for it on my own I would not have completed it. GOOD NEWS!! I found the link for the...

  10. wound care certification ?

    coupb8222 replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi Marilyn, I would not take it right after your course, give yourself a few weeks after you get back home to review everything. The best resource was the CWOCN certification review book. I believe I...

  11. Is it fair..

    coupb8222 replied to JZ_RN's topic in Addictions

    Fair Observation with evidence listed! No judgement needed; the evidence already sealed the deal. You are only judging that they are seeking drugs; thats fine - clearly it is what they are coming to...

  12. Why is it always the patient with the worst situation? geez

    coupb8222 replied to gloryfied's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because the patient is in the hospital does not mean that because they don't feel like doing something doesn't mean nursing staff should be their slave and do it all for them. It's all about...

  13. Taking AMSN MED/SURG EXAM Need Advice.

    coupb8222 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Using Springhouse Review. And the AMSN practice test to see where i'm at. Any recommendations on this exam? Thank

  14. drowning in nursing :(

    coupb8222 replied to NurseLiz13's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Liz! Don't worry about feeling like a ditz. It's about patient safety and their care. The best advice I ever heard from a preceptor was. All that matters at the end of the day is that your patient's...

  15. LPN to RN to BSN or Second Degree BSN?Please Need Advice

    coupb8222 replied to amitch77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Nursevaldez2: If you have all your nursing pre-req's just go on and get your BSN. Unless you have small children, or have some reason why you have to do a little bit, then go on. If you go LPN to...

  16. Cutting VAC foam

    coupb8222 replied to islandnursemama's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Everything you are doing is ok! It is not necessary to get a brand new piece if you were to remove the original. Just make sure you aren't touching anything else except the scissors in one hand and...

  17. Skin Prep and Duoderm

    coupb8222 replied to bshaw96's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    How did the saran wrap work? Didn't it trap moisture to the area promoting further breakdown or did you get it to

  18. Advanced practice CWOCN

    coupb8222 replied to ChapterTwo's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Best wishes in your certification, it's the Gold Standard! Check out WOCN.org and

  19. Stage III not responding to hydrogel

    coupb8222 replied to evelyn_mmj's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Drainage drives the dressing. What type of dressing are you using? The brand. I would change to something with more absorption that will fill dead space too. From what you are describing the wound is...

  20. Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

    coupb8222 replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Everyone. I have a fact sheet for you! There is published expert opinion in this area from The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society. CDC recommends sterile technique for the first 48 hours of a...

  21. Anyone apply to wisc. Madsion BSN? need roomate?

    coupb8222 replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, last question...how did you go about arranging the clinicals on your own? To do an independent study you need a faculty person to approve your independent study. Pretty much you create the...

  22. Anyone apply to wisc. Madsion BSN? need roomate?

    coupb8222 replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I would Recommend the Saunders NCLEX Comprehensive review to use during nursing school. Its going to give you what you are learning in a different way along with questions to take. Independent...

  23. Anyone apply to wisc. Madsion BSN? need roomate?

    coupb8222 replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Nursing

    Really all I can say is do your best, make sure you make time for yourself. You already have good study habits to get you where you are now, as well as determination to be in the program. I would...

  24. Trying to Decide...Accelerated BSN or Tech College ADN?

    coupb8222 replied to rachelly0724's topic in General Nursing

    Get your BSN. YOU WONT REGRET IT. RN, BSN and loving

  25. Anyone apply to wisc. Madsion BSN? need roomate?

    coupb8222 replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your acceptance into UW-Madison School of Nursing. Best wishes to you! UW-Madison SON Class of