armyicurn

armyicurn

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  1. everyone is stumped

    armyicurn replied to **LaurelRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Bingo!

  2. Specific CCRN study schedule

    armyicurn replied to mmcmarsh's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I did about 2-3 hrs after working 12 hrs shifts. I am sort of like Emily. Auditory/hands on. I did all mostly questions and the Gasparis DVDs. I also took notes so as I read them, I was able to recall...

  3. How many patient's do you normally have?

    armyicurn replied to bamagt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You could suggest to start a roster just like when you float...That will take care of the

  4. sex in the work place...really?

    armyicurn replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :usarm: don't ask, don't

  5. new Army Nurse going Landstuhl, Germany

    armyicurn replied to Pink-Rated's topic in Government, Military

    Choice of station for direct commission candidates is a 50/50 thing. You have to think hard and carefully what you want. If you stay stateside, then your next move could be overseas. The army likes to...

  6. Future of Army Nursing

    armyicurn replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Did you work in the ICU at all? Who do you know that was there during your time? Good to know you got inspired by some good ICU RN's. I hope that was me

  7. new Army Nurse going Landstuhl, Germany

    armyicurn replied to Pink-Rated's topic in Government, Military

    Where do you want to work at

  8. Experience of ultiva (remifentanil).

    armyicurn replied to Comaglove's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yo Red! How expensive is it when compared to fentanyl and

  9. Experience of ultiva (remifentanil).

    armyicurn replied to Comaglove's topic in MICU, SICU

    Can you clarify on what you mean awake despite the ett... are you referring to a sedation

  10. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

    armyicurn replied to shescoolie's topic in General Students

    I hate it when they call a

  11. Air Force Nurse Pay

    armyicurn replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    No AF reservists at LRMC. Never seen one. Only

  12. Air Force Nurse Pay

    armyicurn replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    You join the AF if you are not part of it. Then have them send you to Germany to work side by side with Army. The AF counterparts get pulled away from the Army hospital for their deployments back to...

  13. Air Force Nurse Pay

    armyicurn replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    Nice try but YOU can't prove me wrong. I am in Germany and I see your counterparts doing this. Get your facts straight. You may be in a different "band" than your counterparts here with

  14. Air Force Nurse Pay

    armyicurn replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    Trust me. There is such thing. I know b/c I say good bye to them. They go within the same zip but I know some of them get to see the real deployments. As for the Army utilizing the AF for our many...

  15. Army Nursing Board

    armyicurn replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    I hate to tell you this but you must know since you are going to join the organization. Stop stressing over it. Go shopping, go to the movies, get rid off crap you not longer need and do not want to...

  16. Air Force Nurse Pay

    armyicurn replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    What the AF calls "deployment" is within the same zip code most of the time or to a non combat zone. Choose the path that fits your

  17. what is age and age in grade waiver?

    armyicurn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    I am active...to retire with officer rank, you must do 10 good years of federal active service. The reserves is a gray area for me.

  18. New Grad Nurse Joining Army-Helpful Tips Please!!

    armyicurn replied to Enayni's topic in Government, Military

    Be more specific on what you are looking for pls. Germany is not bad for a first

  19. New Grad Nurse Joining Army-Helpful Tips Please!!

    armyicurn replied to Enayni's topic in Government, Military

    If you are direct commission you can get whatever you want as long as you do not give up. Germany (my current duty station) is not that difficult to get for someone like you just getting

  20. Air Force Nurse Pay

    armyicurn replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    I get the above bonus with my CCRN and I do not even have to be in the ICU to get it. But the AF is more controlling on who gets what. I have AF colleagues that must be in the ICU to get the

  21. Doubts about age...

    armyicurn replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry but you crack me up. Stop worrying about your age. I wished I was your age when I went back in. You will be fine. Who cares if you join at 35 or 40? As long as you get 20 good years in and...

  22. Army Nursing Board

    armyicurn replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome to the Hurry up & wait phase. You will be happy to wait b/c once you are done waiting, you will wait some

  23. army with previous nursing experience

    armyicurn replied to Lindzh's topic in Government, Military

    AMEDD Officer's course is easy for some without prior military background. If you get to go, stick with the prior service folks who will be happy to mentor you along on those subjects you are having...

  24. Forced Donations part of Employee Review!!!!

    armyicurn replied to icurn11's topic in MICU, SICU

    I believe this is illegal. Call the local paper and the board. I wished they approached me with this. They would be

  25. Exorcising the Demon (rant)

    armyicurn replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    Me too! I do not take that kind of crap! Got any