Scooty Puff Jr

Scooty Puff Jr

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  1. Army PFT ???

    Let me preface this by stating that I am currently a reservist so it is a whole different world. Yes, I am a volunteer grader. I am the OIC of height/weight (crapulent job) so it is an easy fit. I...
  2. Army PFT ???

    Wow, I can honestly say that if someone was caught skipping at my unit they would be immediately chastised. Maybe you can volunteer to be one of the graders and help to motivate the soldiers into...
  3. M5 AOC

    I just started, I am on my 2nd class, I still have 11 more to go. How about you, how goes
  4. M5 AOC

    Thanks guys!! I have been using the online Med-ed to review for the CEN, but that has taken a back seat to getting my BSN from
  5. Army PFT ???

    I was one of the ones sucking wind, I downloaded some running cadences from itunes to run with in my free time. This helped me be able to maintain a pace and push through the wind suckage. Hope this...
  6. Faking Seizure in ER

    Too
  7. Motivating Teamwork

    Here's my . 1. Lead by example 2. Tell your ER staff not to be shy asking for assistance if it's hitting the fan, while it may be obvious to some to help out, others need motivation. People aren't...
  8. Drug-Seekers

    Never
  9. Drug-Seekers

    Apologies for straying off
  10. Drug-Seekers

    Nurse Gloria, to quote the fantabulous movie Stripes, "lighten up Francis." Explaining this is most likely a futile effort, but I work in an ER, I am well versed in futility. This is called venting,...
  11. Drug-Seekers

    Whoa, Nurse Gloria, take a chill
  12. Please help me figure this one out

    I kow you are asking for the needs of the Navy, but what do you want? Patient care or administration? Follow your heart. Just
  13. Good Press Ganey for ER. Possible??

    The hospital system I work for want to provide "clients with a positive experience, similar to Disney World." Talk about an impossible goal, last time I checked people don't go see Mickey for a STEMI...
  14. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Had a patient yesterday who came in non verbal, suspected stroke. Turns out she had a fight with the hubby and decided to fake a stroke. She was suddenly and miraculously healed when the Doc told...
  15. 2 Sixth Edition TNCC Provider Manuals??

    OK, so I got the TNCC Sixth edition 2007 printing, but evidentally there are two sixth editions. Any of you high speed nurses know the difference? Did I just get ripped off on
  16. 2 Sixth Edition TNCC Provider Manuals??

    Thanks Lunah, one from 1896 would be better...cast out demons
  17. RN to BSN at University of Phoenix?

    Thanks of refocusing me. I shall dredge up a year old thread next spring when I will proudly graduate from
  18. RN to BSN at University of Phoenix?

    Please precept in my ER so I can watch you fall off your soap
  19. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    This thread cracked me up, I nearly had stress incontinence while reading
  20. Another Loan Repayment Question

    I'm in (reserve,) got the bonus for 3 years followed by the loan repayment. My question is will the loan repayment pay for loans I accrue while I am in? I have my ADN and would like to get my
  21. Ribbon/s for ASU

    Here's the deal I have asked at my unit and am getting conflicting info. I have to get my ASU's and am not sure what ribbon/s. Reserve only, never been active/deployed, completed OBLC. Do I wear the...
  22. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Have you considered NICU and save the action and adventure for outside of work? I went from NICU to ER and I can tell you I never had a back problem in the
  23. Ribbon/s for ASU

    Thanks for the responses, as always everyone is a wealth of
  24. Ribbon/s for ASU

    That's the problem, I have no idea. I have looked on OMPF, but can't find any info. I am supposed to have one or two "thanks for coming" but I keep getting conflicting info. Any help is...
  25. Another Loan Repayment Question

    Thanks for the info, in one post you were able to provide me with more info than my recruiter and