nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Support Kaci Hickox

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    She is the nurse who returned from Africa and was placed in quarantine despite not being sick. I'm not going to give all the details here, they are readily available online. I support her position and...
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    Moms in the Air Force Reserves?

    nurse2033 replied to slmville's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a single, divorced, Dad and it has worked fine for me. For some reason after the divorce my ex was supportive so she has agreed to take the kids when I have drill and deployments. If you become a...
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    Please help, the horror of JC documentation in orientation

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm an educator at a level II trauma center. Due to JC requirements we currently use a form we call Competency Based Orientation (CBO) to verify competency during orientation. It is long, really long....
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    Chest hair

    nurse2033 replied to Ninjateagan's topic in Men in Nursing

    OMG any nurse can wear a regular V neck scrub top. If a man is hairy its not his fault! If a woman is hairy, not her fault! That's the uniform, wear it, love it, rock
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    Beard as a male nurse?

    nurse2033 replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    Beard, yes! Once you get a job, follow the dress code. If you can't pass the mask fit test (you won't) they should provide alternate protection, like a papper. But, most likely it will be easier for...
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    Please help, the horror of JC documentation in orientation

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My boss just handed it to me! Well, you know, earlier like yesterday. I like asking for help.... it
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    Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    nurse2033 replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You need to stop focusing on the gender issue and take a good look at yourself. Ask yourself what other reasons there might be, that are within your control, to improve on. Your "life is unfair"...
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    Please help, the horror of JC documentation in orientation

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I tracked down the source of the current form to a previous educator. You were right, that it was more difficult than necessary. I will be extensively revising it, thanks for your
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    Please help, the horror of JC documentation in orientation

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wow,
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    Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    nurse2033 replied to sparkles24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    True that! Or in the general population for that matter. I've been vegetarian for 30 years and still get questions like "what do you
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    Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    nurse2033 replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can date her, but she shouldn't date you. Besides as other have noted, not returning your calls and not calling you, are clear and obvious signals. Find a woman who is into
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    Has anyone had experience in starting a podcast?

    nurse2033 replied to Nashvillejeanne's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    A friend of mine had one that was quite successful but he could never figure out how to make any money off of it, good
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    I am angry...

    nurse2033 replied to NightNurse55243993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Call the DEA, here is how to find your local office Contact Us - Diversion Field Office
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    AF Flight Nurse (active duty route)

    nurse2033 replied to lareinamora18's topic in Government, Military

    Oooooo, good
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    How to properly wash & disinfect scrubs??!

    nurse2033 replied to seasons18's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Actually it is the dryer that is your friend. High (130 degrees) will kill germs (and dust mites BTW). Remember that the solution to pollution is dilution. The wash removes dirt from your clothes and...
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    Advice re failed nursing course

    nurse2033 replied to jfantacone09's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As an instructor I have had to fail students, which is no fun for anyone. But, I've had some of the same students thank me later surprisingly. You have plenty of time to organize your life to be...
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    Periop job advice

    nurse2033 replied to darthsunshine's topic in Government, Military

    #2 by far, good
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    AF Flight Nurse (active duty route)

    nurse2033 replied to lareinamora18's topic in Government, Military

    If you really want to be a flight nurse enter into the Guard or Reserves. Find a reserve or guard unit and contact them directly. I interviewed with my unit and they facilitated entry through a...
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    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    nurse2033 replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It was the same arguments with seat belts and then air bags as
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    Civilian CRNA program into Military CRNA

    nurse2033 replied to elliekate's topic in Government, Military

    Long term nurses can enter as
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    Fraternization question! NCP-related.

    nurse2033 replied to ebbxj's topic in Government, Military

    I agree, especially if the relationship is preexisting. Is there any chance he would be in your chain of command? If you won't be working together I don't think anyone would
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    My patient dropped her baby!

    nurse2033 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some suggested comebacks: Sir, if she can't take care of a baby you shouldn't have knocked her up. Ma'am we're having the gravity looked at in that room, I'm so sorry it was on. I'm sorry, I will...
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    Tips for a Paramedic starting ADN in 2 months

    nurse2033 replied to firemedic12's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So you think you will escape politics and ego trips? Hmmmmm... It's just a different flavor of crazy, there are people involved after all. Focus on the difference in the culture and outlook and you'll...
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    travel nurse with HIPAA violation

    nurse2033 replied to berdy25's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Lawyer, lawyer,
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    'Force feeding' at Guantanamo

    nurse2033 replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Government, Military

    An interesting followup to this thread. A Navy nurse is in trouble for refusing to participate. Top nursing group backs Navy nurse who wouldn't force-feed at Guantánamo | The Miami