armyicurn

armyicurn

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  1. Ativan IVP given undiluted into central line.

    armyicurn replied to Septic Boy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Try a beer, that should work

  2. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    armyicurn replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like your statement so much that I am going to copy it and print it. Then I will place it in my locker for all my colleagues to read. Well done

  3. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    armyicurn replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I LOVE THIS ONE!!!!! I am thinking on doing this but with Golyte! I have a jug that I am itching to put in the staff room coffee

  4. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    armyicurn replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The question to the OP would be WHY in hell do you let them do it??? Two days ago I tore a new hole on this resident who was trying to teach how to place a RIJ to the new intern. The most senior...

  5. March BOLC

    armyicurn replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    What are they "teaching" you in the nsg track? When I did mine, it was extremely

  6. Ativan IVP given undiluted into central line.

    armyicurn replied to Septic Boy's topic in MICU, SICU

    X5k times! I did it last noc w/o issues:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:If it is a PIV, then it is

  7. New MICU position, coming from Trauma

    armyicurn replied to Deb123j's topic in MICU, SICU

    Go Mac and you will say good bye to Billy Gates. Open Office dot org has a very similar office like suite for free. Google it and see if they have if for your OS. But recommend you think about going...

  8. Whats the most blood products you've given in a shift?

    armyicurn replied to richard1980's topic in MICU, SICU

    Don't you hate this crap???? When they do not tell you

  9. IV drip dose error

    armyicurn replied to babbu's topic in MICU, SICU

    Stop sweating it. You gave your pt an unscheduled med vacation for an hour. Your coworker on the other hands sounds like a moron because now they feel they have to bust their tail. I guarantee you...

  10. VS standards- Am I Wrong?

    armyicurn replied to sicushells's topic in MICU, SICU

    What do your unit protocols/policies

  11. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    Keep trying... as long as there is a conflict, there will be openings for Germany and other places. Once combat ops are officially over, it will be time to bring not only the troops but all of those...

  12. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    Ok..seems that I was mistaken. You can apply for GS jobs if you have a green

  13. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    ummmm, I seriously doubt this one as well. I think for you to become a GS employee, you also have to have US citizenship. Can't recall for sure, but hopefully someone that is GS will chime in here and...

  14. March BOLC

    armyicurn replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    you will be fine with the contacts but bring the glasses. the contacts are a no no when it is windy and sandy like in the sandbox. keep your retinas safe. on the acu's but 2 sets and you will be fine...

  15. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    for you to be "hired" as a military nurse, you have to be a US citizen either by birth or naturalization. Sorry but no waivers granted on that one. Good

  16. March BOLC

    armyicurn replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Having your car is a must. About the "do not bring" items, you will be surprised how many knuckle heads go against the rules. Do not bring your family while at boloc. You will not get paid family...

  17. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    armyicurn replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like the movie A.L.I.E.N. Are you sure you were not

  18. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    No problem. As for eating their young, you still see it. I just do not condone it. Do not believe in such bs. I try to emulate the mentality of what happens within the MD circles. They take care of...

  19. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    np, sorry it took me this long to get back to you. been busy. good

  20. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    first of all, the more experience you have, the better. if you're solely focused on an overseas job, then again, the more experience is your ticket in. with the experience you have now, you are very,...

  21. This is why you should be careful what you post on facebook

    armyicurn replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    Sorry but these folk deserve the IDIOT

  22. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    armyicurn replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you serious???? Do what you want. In my opinion, do you have more than one email acct? Give the school your assigned email account by the school or create one just for that purpose. How detailed...

  23. Civilian jobs on military bases

    armyicurn replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Government, Military

    Cpol site. google it. Once hired, please don't become like the rest of the lazy ones that have been in the system for over 20 yrs. You will see what I mean once you get in.

  24. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    armyicurn replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    Foundations of holistic nursing. What a bunch of

  25. Future of wireless monitoring?

    armyicurn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can't wait for it to be like in Star