NurseFreshMeat

NurseFreshMeat specializes in Tele, Ortho.

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1. My 1st military physical

   NurseFreshMeat replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

   I did my exam at Fort Lee at the clinic. It is a two day exam that was completed with other AD soldiers. You will have paperwork to fill, lab work drawn, then what I like to call a seek and find....

2. Lisences in DC, MD or VA

   NurseFreshMeat replied to Victoria703's topic in Virginia Nursing

   if you move to md you must be licensed in md. one note, md requires fbi and local fingerprints and background check for initial license plus the annual license fee. at least a va license (while living...

3. Going to nights

   NurseFreshMeat replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I started nights after four months on days. After my first week on nights on a telemetry unit, I learned that nights can be busy but you don't get annoying phone calls from family all night, MDs, new...

4. Is there any type of nursing....

   NurseFreshMeat replied to wabashcannon's topic in General Nursing

   I would think most positions away from bedside nursing requires some clinical experience. I am new to nursing but I have seen research and forensics nursing positions requiring some clinical...

5. Why is potassium scored?

   NurseFreshMeat replied to RNfromMN's topic in General Nursing

   According to www.drugs.com, K-Dur can be dissolved which makes me wonder about the no crushing rule. Patients having difficulty swallowing whole tablets may try one of the following alternate...

6. Army Nursing

   NurseFreshMeat replied to Mary C's topic in Government, Military

   I was in the Army also. I got out to take care of my son. But the day I signed my DD214, I knew that I didn't want to get out. I miss the good and the bad that came with being in the military and...

7. Struggling with orientation and nursing itself

   NurseFreshMeat replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I feel just like you. I graduated in May 08 and I always feel behind. I was an average student and felt guilty for not holding a job during school because of family obligations. Clinical skills...

8. Let's introduce ourselves...

   NurseFreshMeat replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hello, I've been licensed since July 17 and I know I'll need this board for support. I accepted my first job thinking that I was doing a Nurse Residency Program and the program had been cancelled. I...