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Being an officer means being a leader. A freshly minted O-3 is not any more "SEASONED" than a O-2 with 4 years under their belt. Remember, you are a military officer FIRST and a nurse SECOND. And to think that your nursing experience somehow puts y...

No, it was a full-time MSN/FNP program. I also worked full-time in the ED.

California State University, Long Beach

Just took the AANPCP FNP exam this morning and PASSED! What a relief! Studied for about 3-4 weeks ranging from 4-6 hours a day. I had a study partner. We quizzed each other back and fourth on EVERY subject, set goals on what to study that day, and ...

Not being flexible is the worst thing one can have working in an ER. Remember, things will get done, it's just a matter of when and how you prioritize (the person with a CVA/MI is more important than the person screaming in pain because there is a s...

You also have a very different homogenous population than us in the United States. When a small population of people are responsible for a majority of crime, the problem is not guns, it's socioeconomics. Comparisons alike, your country also has a muc...

I have a CCW/CHL and carry where possibly, legally. Although I don't carry at work, if given the opportunity, I would. As an ED nurse and sometimes working in triage, things have often ended in armed police response... 15-20 minutes later. I can't im...

And where exactly do we have the money to fund Obamacare? Oh yeah, print more money...

BS, don't listen to these other posters. Your time with your family is irreplaceable, if you feel you need to break your contract to spend more time with your little one... Do it! All these folks saying you should fulfill your contract have probably ...

Just wondering... Any veterans here currently in or working towards a career in nursing? If so, what branch? Myself, I'm a Army medic currently on my 1st year of my BSN program. I also have a professional career in Occupational Therapy. Cheers

From one former Army Combat Medic (a decade) turned Army RN, thank you for your service. I was in the other theater of operations during your time in Afghanistan and I can empathize with your experience. My experience as a medic helped drive me to b...

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Graduated August, NCLEX September & passed. Went to the Hoag Hospital's new grad seminar last week and handed my resume to the ED/ER director. Smiled and briefly introduced myself and why I should work in the ED/ER. Over 700 applicants, I thoug...

To answer your questions :) During the interview, I presented myself as a person who would contribute to patient and team success, strive for patient safety, and provide a continued learning experience for myself and staff. I talked about my experien...

Are you saying that deployment are "an inconvenience?" I can't read into what you wrote, whether you are being serious or sarcastic. If the former, I would say that it is a disservice to those who serve outside the wire with absolutely NO AMENITIES ...

Love running. I have tapered off a bit since I started swimming. Ran a marathon back in 2003, would love to do it again. Triathlon in the near future, hopefully.

I chose nursing because skydiving is not exactly a cheap hobby I have to fund my addiction somehow... Jokes aside I became a nurse because it was the next logical step from what I already do (medic/EMT in the Army and OT Asst in the civilian worl...

Hope this is the right forum Aside from Nursing (or nursing school), what do some of you guys do to relax or take the stress off? Myself, I regularly skydive (best stress relief ever created ), run and swim, ride motorcycles, and shoot [pistols and...

Has anyone (students or current RN) ever had to leave their academic nursing program and return? (Voluntarily or involuntarily) How did you do when you returned? How was your boards? Did you forget anything? Tips? Just background on my situation:...

That is terribly unfair, I agree. Well, my university policy (as well as Nursing dept. policy) requires any student on educational leave due to government service be allowed to return into the program where s/he left off without any delay. I'm sure...

Wow! Awesome to see so many vets here! Myself, I'm a 68WN3... medic & occupational therapy assistant. I've been practicing as a licensed OT for several years now while going to school. "Been there, done that" in terms of Iraq. Currently on m...

Hey guys! My name is Dustin. A new member here on the boards. I'm a student pursuing a BSN. Currently in my first year. I currently practice as a licensed and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am also a Veteran of Iraq as an Army medic ...