captncourageous98

captncourageous98 has 7 years experience and specializes in Med Surg, Geriatrics.

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1. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

   captncourageous98 replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

   Well, during my clinical I wore my hair short and combed down, except for the front I liked to spike it up a little. Of course it is only about an inch tall and I am a guy! If I were a girl I would...

2. What would you have said to this CNA

   captncourageous98 replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Wow! You are totally lost! It is not about Christmas cards and being "liked". I to was a CNA, Tech, Nurse. It is about respect I agree, but it is also about leadership! If you have a code and you ask...

3. What would you have said to this CNA

   captncourageous98 replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Well, I think that the damage is already done. It seems to me that although this approach may be somewhat counter productive at first, it would definitely put a new perspective on things for the...

4. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   captncourageous98 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

   Hello my name is David and I am prior Navy. I am currently and LPN here in Indiana and am working towards my RN. I was a CNA before I joined the Navy and got suckered into the non designated seaman...

5. How did you do on the TEAS?

   captncourageous98 replied to IndyIvy's topic in Indiana Nursing

   I am having so much trouble with the math. I got an overall 70.6. I could not finish the math. I have taken the MAT 050 as a refresher and got an A on MAT 118. I did not have enough time to finish the...

6. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   captncourageous98 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

   I am taking my first online course through my local college here in Indiana. So far so good! I will then transfer to the ASN program at my local college while doing a dual enrollment with Indiana...

7. Volunteer Nurses: Counted as a Work Experience?

   captncourageous98 replied to rlssem's topic in Philippines

   Does the Philippines have a civil liberties union that you can go to in order to file a complaint or law suit? You should not be passing medications and doing the work of a nurse unless you have a...

8. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   captncourageous98 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

   You have reached the Holy Grail of information for military nursing. I am sure that both you and your wife will find the information needed in the many posts. Keep asking questions and someone will...

9. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   captncourageous98 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

   With an ASN the only branch of service that will accept you as an officer is the Army Reserve. You would commision as a 2nd Lt. If you want to progress past Captain however you need your BSN. The Air...

10. Vaneep

    captncourageous98 replied to midnitelpn's topic in Government, Military

    I am an LPN looking to finish a BSN. I have applied at the VA and am still waiting for reply. I plan on going in and finding out where they are in the hiring process. What is the VANEEP program? Could...

11. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    captncourageous98 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck cursed! I am also seeking admission into an LPN to ASN program here in Indiana. I am working on my pre-requisites for my BSN through Indiana State University's distance program. How do you...

12. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    captncourageous98 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations! Have you decided what you are going to do afterward? Will you take a bonus or tuition reimbursment? I wish you the best of luck. I am also an LPN working for my RN then BSN. TNX,...

13. Army Nurse Corps Reserves...

    captncourageous98 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    I am really at witts end here! I live in Indiana coincidentally and checked out the ISU program. I am an LPN working on my ASN and my goal is to get atleast BSN if not MSN. I was really not that...

14. Army Nurse Corps Reserves...

    captncourageous98 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    Thought this might help with regards to repaying your education. http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/studentloan/ I am also interested in working for the government. Check out the section about loan repayment....

15. Time line for getting into Army Reserves as an ADN nurse

    captncourageous98 replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    This might be a bit off topic but I am wondering if you can delay possible deployment as a reserve nurse with ASN while obtaining BSN? TNX