MCB43076

MCB43076 has 3 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. STRAP benefit two times?

   MCB43076 posted a topic in Government

   Hello all, I have a question about the STRAP benefit. I currently receive the BSN Strap benefit. I graduate soon with a BSN and was wondering if I could use the strap benefit again for an MSN program (crna or acnp). I know about my time comm...

2. ARMY CRNA PROGRAM

   MCB43076 posted a topic in Government

   Hello, Couple of questions about the Army CRNA program in TX. I am a reserve 66H8A with an FST in Ohio with 4 years active USMC experience. I know the basics of military life. When a person qualifies for a seat and is accepted to Army CRNA s...

3. very old-school, behind-the-times CVICU

   MCB43076 replied to jbp0529's topic in CCU

   I'd get a new job. You may find yourself reciting essentially the same thing to a lawyer when the place gets sued.

4. CCRNs -CMC exam?

   MCB43076 replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in CCU

   Just look on the AACN website under certification. Ultimately you will use an AMP test center (applied measurement professionals at goamp.com) that is located in an H&R block probably close to where you live.

5. Any good review test for csc?

   MCB43076 replied to kmihaek's topic in CCU

   I used the Med-ed home course for CMC and CSC. It is one disk taught by Cammie House-Fancher and it is awesome. I passed both test in one day. Be comfortable with ABG's/PA Catheters (know them inside and out) and gtts. Maybe review vent settings ...

6. IV start advice

   MCB43076 replied to broosevader's topic in General Nursing

   Be carefull of your "angle of attack". Don't start at 30 degrees like they tell you in school. Get the angiocath down just above parallel to the vein and push in with a steady rate of entry. When you get blood, push a little further in. Look at t...

7. questions about Navy/Army VA employee Program

   MCB43076 replied to drivenby5's topic in SRNA

   Olderthandirt2, I have seen many of your posts and had a question for you about the ARMY CRNA program. I am currently a 2nd LT with the 629th FST and hope to apply to the Army program. Does a student go to TX alone or can family come (wife, child)....

8. CCRNs -CMC exam?

   MCB43076 replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in CCU

   Hey there, I took both the CMC and CSC certs. Got them both first time. They were very focused but fair tests. I ordered a review cd from MED ED featuring Cammy House-Fancher. I have seen her in person for a CCRN review a while back and she is AW...

9. Army Accession Timeline--packet to orders

   MCB43076 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government

   Just from recent experience. I submitted my packet in April, Commissioned in June and got orders in November. This was during 2008.

10. soon to join army reserve

    MCB43076 replied to runrun's topic in Government

    Hey there, I recently went through the process you are about to start. I was commissioned in June of 2008 as a 2nd LT in the Army Reserves. It was actually a lengthy process. First off, know what you are entitled to. I spoke to 2 different Army HE...

11. Honestly, how bad is the gas chamber?

    MCB43076 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government

    I wasn't talking about inside the gas chamber. We were talking about military dress in general. Look at earlier posts please.

12. Honestly, how bad is the gas chamber?

    MCB43076 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government

    I don't wear glasses myself but I think guys were issued them in boot camp. Not for sure. I know that for inspections they had to wear their issue glasses and not something they purchased themselves. I don't think it is extremely strict when it co...

13. Honestly, how bad is the gas chamber?

    MCB43076 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government

    I wouldn't wear contacts. The instructors probably won't even let you. Change you clothes as soon as it is feasable. It isn't really a residue, more like a dust. When you are in the chamber the gas is really just a haze that you see. It isn't re...

14. Army Reserve Nurse Corps board timeline

    MCB43076 replied to MCB43076's topic in Government

    Thanks, that helps a lot. A FST is an acronym for Forward surgical team. They are usually attached to combat support hospitals if I understand correctly. I will be with the 629th FST in central ohio if selected. Thanks again, Matt

15. Army Reserve Nurse Corps board timeline

    MCB43076 posted a topic in Government

    Hello all, My healthcare recruiter sent my packet to the "board" 2 days ago. I am being "boarded" as an ICU nurse and have a slot with a FST if my application is accepted. Just wondering if I should expect to wait days, weeks, months on a deci...