annabeap

annabeap MSN, APRN, NP

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  1. Applying in the military

    annabeap replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From what I understand, in the Active Duty Air Force side, Family NPs are the workhorses in the clinics, and they deploy. Peds NPs again are workhorses BUT no deployments- as of yet... they only send...

  2. QI Project for Pediatric Heme/Onc Poster Projects

    annabeap replied to pedoncnurse's topic in Pediatric

    Oooh! Now that the cold/flu season is almost upon us, perhaps another review on infection control practices. Or how 'bout reviewing chemo precautions for the home? Destressing techniques? Our sickle...

  3. First Deployment Advice

    annabeap replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Considering I was deployed for 6 months at Craig Joint Theater Hospital, I have a different perspective than a nurse on a FST would. Overall our "traumas" were very much patched up by those teams......

  4. RN looking for some AF info from someone who knows

    annabeap replied to icurnanthony's topic in Government, Military

    Your recruiter knows all about your paperwork- I feel like it should all be completed before you graduate (even by Jan2012), and then you just get your last set of transcripts sent after you graduate....

  5. First Clinical Tomorrow in Oncology... Any Tips?

    annabeap replied to StephPR's topic in Oncology

    Woah, that's a pretty intense first clinical site. You'll be seeing a lot of different medications, and they'll differ pt to pt depending on their diagnosis. You won't be able to help administer...

  6. What is the most effective med(s) for chemotherapy related pruritus?

    annabeap replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Oncology

    We've been seeing a lot of morphine/dilaudid PCAs- itching is a common side effect of narcotics, and when they're getting it at a basal rate, it makes 'em all the more itchier. Benadryl and bed baths...

  7. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    annabeap replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Superman07: Lincoln Military Housing is on Post at Ft Sam Houston. I don't know about the eligibility, but it doesn't hurt to contact them....

  8. Falling short

    annabeap replied to RisaRN's topic in Pediatric

    Please don't beat yourself up over this too much. We are all only human. We can do only so much in one shift. You are doing your best, which is over and above as it is. You're not falling

  9. I cry after I see a baby born-can you give me some advice

    annabeap replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I bet with more exposure it'll slowly resolve. And as long as you are sincere, I'm sure the mom and family won't mind. Or, perhaps you ought to try some coffee before the birthing? Coffee lets me...

  10. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    annabeap replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Many apartments offer a military discount. I have a one bed, one bath, 755 sq ft apt @ $770/month- I think it usually runs in the 800's. My friend lives by the Quarry (Alamo Heights area) and she...

  11. Nurse Killed by Afghan rocket fire

    annabeap replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, I saw this in the news. Thinking of his family during this time.

  12. how old is to old for medsurge

    annabeap replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    Haha, I doubt you're too old. Sure the running around all day, lifting/repositioning can get to you, but it's about multi-tasking and delegating too. You gotta work smarter, not harder. :) Good...

  13. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    annabeap replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    BAMC's parking garage is open, finally! So that alone saves you ~15mins of parking on Ft Sam and being shuttled in. I have friends that live in Converse, Universal City, and Schertz, (far NE side) and...

  14. cerebral palsy child with cast

    annabeap replied to TJacob's topic in General Nursing

    So you need to find complications for a child with CP? And think of a med that could help with the complication? Don't get distracted by the pt's history too much. He is non-verbal, in a cast. I...

  15. cerebral palsy child with cast

    annabeap replied to TJacob's topic in General Nursing

    Well, is he wheelchair bound? What's his weight bearing status? Why did he get the casts in the first place? What kind of seizures does he have? Isn't he a fall risk? What could happen if he falls?...

  16. Antiementics for the elderly

    annabeap replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    For Chemo related n/v: kytril, Emend kit, zofran 8mg PO or IV, and we do give ativan 0.5-1mg for our really nauseous kids- yes, sleeping through the nausea is the main point sometimes For post-op n/v:...

  17. Should I become ACLS or PALS certified?

    annabeap replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in Pediatric

    Take both! And NRP like kxc said. If the hospital you're looking at will pay for it, good on you. If not, dish out the cash- find a reputable training center and think of it as an investment in your...

  18. Nurses Role in Pediatric Immunizations

    annabeap replied to RNmom2g1b's topic in Pediatric

    Try emailing your professor.

  19. Whose fault is it?

    annabeap replied to perfectpractice's topic in General Nursing

    Miscommunication for sure! I don't know who fully is to blame- I'd hope the primary nurse would be keeping an eye out for the pt's MAR to prevent this sort of thing. I'm usually anal retentive and...

  20. Help Military Nurse! Input on my family situation!

    annabeap replied to NavyNurseRN's topic in Government, Military

    That's definitely a difficult situation. I hope your mother looks at different options as far as her mortgage goes- downsizing even. I give you credit for feeling so strongly about your family. I...

  21. IV Answers

    annabeap replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in Patient Medications

    I think it's a fairly new evidence-based practice. New, as in fall 2009. I think it originated per pharmacy recommendations. I'm just happy my facility hasn't created this a mandatory practice. My...

  22. How do you like Tricare?

    annabeap replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    I don't use it nearly as often as I could. I'd rather just buy my antihistamines OTC than fight to see my PCM to get a prescription for it. And working in peds, it's amazing how many scripts are...

  23. Best way to Weigh a hospitalized Ped

    annabeap replied to classicalcat's topic in Pediatric

    All our beds have a scale- for our daily wgt kiddos, it's as easy as getting 'em off the bed, clear it, and have 'em sit back down. For babies- we have an infant scale... we get a naked wgt,...

  24. Full Moon kinda weekend!

    annabeap replied to Alana211's topic in General Nursing

    How creepy is that?!

  25. friend/nurse where I go for tx, did she violate hippa?

    annabeap replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in General Nursing

    Like any small town, everybody knows somebody that knows your business on small bases- that really ticks me off. Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do... that's the Air...