nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Rank when entering

    nurse2033 replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Government, Military

    I just went through flight nursing school with a bunch of Captains and a few Majors. I would hold out for O3. I think most of the Captains had BSN with 7 or more years of experience. I'm O2 with 6...
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    New name for nurses who are men

    nurse2033 replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dad, get over it. I've written this before but a real man can wear a tutu and still be a real man. I'm your age and have a similar life profile. No one cares you're a man. You take care of sick...
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    Gay male nurses?

    nurse2033 replied to mitakashi's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just chill dude, be professional and you won't have a problem. You will get a feel for the boundaries as you
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    Job Market/wages/Ratios?

    nurse2033 replied to smile4stamps's topic in Colorado Nursing

    As far as I know there are no mandatory ratios. That said, all the hospitals I've worked at (6 of them) all self regulated to a reasonable ratio. I think the most you will see would be 6 on days and 7...
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    FYI for CO nurses - UCH and PVHS are merging

    nurse2033 replied to klone's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks that explains a
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    October 2011 COT

    nurse2033 replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    This link has the official reg
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    October 2011 COT

    nurse2033 replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    I forgot, sand t-shirts for ABUs, V neck white tees for blues shirt, and a windbreaker to wear over your blues. Also... PT shorts, PT pant, PT shirts, and PT jacket. All the blues and service dress...
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    October 2011 COT

    nurse2033 replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    I will be at this COT class also. I'm in the Wyoming ANG. For PT questions, just google the requirements and test yourself to see what you need to work on. PT is running, pushups and situps, that's...
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    Gotta get a retirement so the National Guard is looking good, but I'm fat and old!!!!

    nurse2033 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Government, Military

    You didn't state your age, it varies per branch. The Air Force will take you up to 47. You can google the PT requirements and see if you meet them. If you can meet the physical I'm sure they would...
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    New ICU nurse

    nurse2033 replied to BloodyMedic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an medic and RN and have worked both ICU and ER. Make sure you understand your processes to deal with issues, you can't just fix it on your own. Your critical thinking skills will serve you well,...
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    Hospital wars in Denver

    nurse2033 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Three hospitals out of five in have moved out of downtown leaving Denver Health and St Joes the only ones. The article referenced here is in regard to Lutheran hospital. St Anthony Central just moved...
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    Employee of the month

    nurse2033 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that programs like this are bad for morale. The employee who is excellent, but not recognized, gets bitter when they are passed over. Others who don't like the recipient are resentful. It...
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    Pregnant and Worried New Nurse

    nurse2033 replied to Wobbles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do not tell your boss. They do not need to know until you are getting close to delivery. Your obligation is to your family first.
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    Hospital wars in Denver

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    I should add, it just seems that the response to declining collections is to move into a more lucrative area. I don't know this to be a fact, of course, but it seems like a
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    Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

    nurse2033 replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

    Find a new place to stay, call the police and have him arrested, get a restraining order, file for divorce and if he is still in nursing school, let them know that he has been abusing you. He needs...
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    Float ICU RN to Med-Surg?

    nurse2033 replied to mturner88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think their request was unreasonable but you know your abilities better than anyone. They would certainly throw you under the bus if something adverse happened. It sounds like you are a...
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    Hallelujah! Finally!

    nurse2033 replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice I've seen is treat every clinical situation as a job interview, because you will need that job later. Good
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    Nursing liability insurance as an endorsement to your homeowner's policy?

    nurse2033 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If you make a claim they might raise all your
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    When to tell employer???

    nurse2033 replied to NewNavyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Wait until you have a commitment. If they call your boss you can say that you are considering the Navy. Good
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    Breaks

    nurse2033 replied to TMB RN's topic in General Nursing

    So what? Let her head turn around on its axis or speak in tongues if she wants. Insist on your break or pay for no break, this is not negotiable. Document her attempts to try and deny you your break...
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    How many broken ribs???? (long rant)

    nurse2033 replied to klm49's topic in General Nursing

    As a family member you are entitled to have your concerns addressed and feel satisfied. I would follow up. Just to take the ER's side for argument sake, some docs will scan everything to cover their...
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    DVTs!

    nurse2033 replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    You should have asked her to cite a study that shows what you did was wrong. Read one here
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    Job is worse, aarrrrgg

    nurse2033 replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit disappointed in the lack of support from the forum. You should accept that this job is done for you, its just not final yet. You will either quit or get fired for trying to change things....
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    New to med field and Afraid of the unknown

    nurse2033 replied to AngelsRnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Those people who have those open wounds and protruding bones need someone to take care of them. Some people are up to it and some are not. Its kind of like having a baby, one smile is worth a hundred...
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    Air Force Flight Nursing

    nurse2033 replied to UCAFblue's topic in Government, Military

    I just joined the Guard and I will be able to be a flight nurse as long as I want. I work with some 20 year Guard colonels who still function as flight nurses. I doubt you could do that as full time....