nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Joining the Air Force with Hypopituitarism

    nurse2033 replied to Oumar237's topic in Government, Military

    I kind of like that I can always assume the thank you is for
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    Ethical dilemma- Administering medications to patients with TBI

    nurse2033 replied to MissJessP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Great question. I was intrigued until I read that family wants this done, now I'm outraged! Munro gives an excellent answer. I would however speak with the physician. They may not realize (?) the...
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    Joining the Air Force with Hypopituitarism

    nurse2033 replied to Oumar237's topic in Government, Military

    There is hope. But you will competing against those who don't need a waiver. You can only try... Good
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    Getting commissioned as a Nurse

    nurse2033 replied to sikayadems2008's topic in Government, Military

    Can you get deployed? This will qualify you for the GI bill. I don't know anything about ROCT but is that a possibility? You should be able to commission after you get your degree. I would just finish...
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    Military Reserve Nurse

    nurse2033 replied to kim_22's topic in Government, Military

    This is like asking whom you should date. It depends. There are a thousand posts here with information. Good
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    If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    Th usual; Bullfighter Astronaut Opera
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    Military as a BSN with no RN license

    nurse2033 replied to hopess12's topic in Government, Military

    Hiiistigen is right, you can commission with a bachelor degree, but not work as a
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    AF nursing culture

    nurse2033 replied to St.BaptistRN's topic in Government, Military

    All active duty airmen compete for promotion. Are you familiar with the "rack and stack"? As is all human endeavors, different units have different cultures. So yes, that may occur. I'm in the Guard...
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    Commissioning into the military as a nurse. Which is harder, Navy or Air Force?

    nurse2033 replied to Fullmetaljacket96's topic in Government, Military

    Just apply to both and see what
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    Health Care is Not a Right

    nurse2033 replied to Tetra's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Health care is provided to all, in the form of hospitals, that in the US (due to EMTALA) can never refuse a patient. This means, at no cost to you, an entire health care system is ready and waiting...
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    To late to start?

    nurse2033 replied to Mburciaga's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's only too late if you think so. If you are done growing, then yes. I was over 40 when I became a nurse, joined the military, learned to snowboard and mountain bike. Try to keep up
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    Graceful way to NOT answer all the personal questions my patients ask me.

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

    I say "I'm here to talk about you, not
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    Graceful way to NOT answer all the personal questions my patients ask me.

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

    Ouch!!! Good
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    Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    nurse2033 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree, the police officer needs to be fired, not reeducated. He should also have charges filed against
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    Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    nurse2033 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Police wanted to collect a blood sample from a trauma patient. The nurse, knowing that hospital policy required a warrant to hand over blood samples, refused. She was arrested (but no charges were...
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    Male Nursing swag

    nurse2033 replied to Ohbeardedone's topic in Men in Nursing

    A pen, and trauma shears. With that and your stetho, you can conquer the world. Oh and Medscape on your phone.I also have a stroke scale
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    ICU to ER nurse = HELP ME PLEASE

    nurse2033 replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Emergency

    If you are in orientation they should be teaching you not flogging you. Either way, this won't cure your problems overnight but we use Sheeheys Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - E-Book (Newberry,...
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    Army National Guard Nurses

    nurse2033 replied to leahisabella's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends on the slot that is being occupied. If it is a primary nursing position, you will probably be doing nursing. But a nurse can hold a MSC position, which is healthcare admin, and might...
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    Is this a smart tactic in huddle...

    nurse2033 replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    All other considerations aside, nursing practice has changed a bit since the 70s. I would think a more relevant and relateable example would be far more
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    is this really bad nursing judgment?

    nurse2033 replied to mlss94's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It definitely sounds like you did the right thing. Gossiping about something that happened is the wrong
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    Any former computer geeks out there? Looking for advice...

    nurse2033 replied to totalsandwich's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Read "What color is your parachute". It is an excellent book on how to align your personal interests with careers. It helped me a lot when I jumped from music to
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    Air force vs. Navy

    nurse2033 replied to (MAC)'s topic in Government, Military

    You will find very few people who have served in both, so a comparison is difficult. Do you like planes or
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    Who sponsor H1B or green card?

    nurse2033 replied to RnCHINESE's topic in International Nursing

    Put your profile on Monster.com. Many employers look there. Good
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    Military Nursing

    nurse2033 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Nice post
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    Floor nurse moving to ER? Lots of questions?

    nurse2033 replied to tsm007's topic in Emergency

    Yes! There is no such thing as "later" in the ED. Keep up or you will never catch