2soldiers44

2soldiers44

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  1. Question on pt with a picc line and infusing blood and TPN

    2soldiers44 replied to 1_Dedicated_RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree completely with this statement. In the end it depends on the pt's condition. Why are you giving blood? Ie: just a low H/H or rapid blood loss and how many units are you giving. There are too...

  2. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Sassy, you are only 28 years old!! The saying that once you hit forty is true about it being harder to shed those pounds!! But here we go!! Good luck

  3. very confused about joining reserves as ICU RN

    2soldiers44 replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    Hello OTD, You are such a wealth of information!! I was wondering if you Knew of web site that contained all the Army abbreviations and what they mean. Still getting confused with some of them. Thanks...

  4. Army Reserve Nurse Corps HELP !!

    2soldiers44 replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    OTD, You are a wealth of information!!! I do believe you are going to OBLC in Oct. If you haven't left yet "good luck". If you have left, don't forget us back on line who still need your input!! Love...

  5. researching nursing speciaties - need help

    2soldiers44 replied to Nurse Man-ingitis's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Future nurse!!! I did things sl similar to what others are saying. I started out as G.N. in ICU in a small town hospital. Lets just say that coming from a big city hospital nursing school I felt...

  6. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Just, Thanks for the bit of humor in all of this aggrivation of change and paperwork. Glad you still have private bits

  7. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck Sassy, I have definitely lost out on the incentive. I just spoke to someone at the recruiters office and confirmed the changes ie; no incentive for dipoma or AD nurses and OBLC has changed...

  8. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks GetnPhD, I'm not a new grad or student so that is not a problem. I better get in touch with my recruiter so she can give me the updated version. Who knows what else has changed ? I am also...

  9. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks OTD, I just want to make sure that I do not go to OBLC before my son graduates high school. (He is already done with basic) I am going in as reserve. I wonder if my recruiter is up to speed...

  10. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    HI GetnPhD Are you saying that if I pass all physical requirements and get sworn in in June that I may not be able to go to OBLC. (what exactly does borded mean as this is all new ling to me.) Also,...

  11. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Hi momofabmtcs! No I didn't start the paperwork so I better get my sorry butt in gear!! I forgot how long it takes with all the red tape and recieving old records from health history (ie...

  12. very confused about joining reserves as ICU RN

    2soldiers44 replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    Hello momofabmtcs, Are you in the reserves or active duty and how long have you been in the

  13. very confused about joining reserves as ICU RN

    2soldiers44 replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone! I have read many of the forums and found them extremely interesting. But the more I read the more I get confused. 1 I thought obc (?) officer training class was only two weeks as per...

  14. Army Reserve OBLC

    2soldiers44 replied to olderthandirt2's topic in Government, Military

    Hi OTD2 Just wanted to say "good luck" and let me know how things go. I'm still waiting till early summer 2009 to join. I would love to hear some feedback. I'm also "older than dirt " and nervous but...

  15. What is the physical requirment for Army Reserve

    2soldiers44 replied to rholman's topic in Government, Military

    just cause Thank you for the tips. I have started a walk to run program. I have always loved yoga so the plank position is good along with the stretching. Still having trouble with upper arm strength...

  16. What is the physical requirment for Army Reserve

    2soldiers44 replied to rholman's topic in Government, Military

    wtbcrna Thanks so much for the web sites. I was just wondering the height and weight requirements also. When you get to be my age it is alot harder to lose and get back in better shape. I'm working...

  17. what is army nursing really like?

    2soldiers44 replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    Hello olderthandirt2! Thank you for your input. Would you suggest that I go to the unit I would be assigned to? From what my recruiter said it is not that far from where I live. I was going to ask...

  18. overseas civil service nurses need your advice!

    2soldiers44 replied to yuppiemichael's topic in Government, Military

    Hello nursemae! It sounds like you are one of the people I should talk to. I am currently debating joining the reserves as a critical care nurse. I have about 23 years cc background so no doubt you...

  19. Army Nursing

    2soldiers44 replied to Mary C's topic in Government, Military

    littlehody You may be the person i need to talk to. I want to know what army nursing is really like. I have also had CT ICU experience along with other icu experience. I am considering joining the...

  20. what is army nursing really like?

    2soldiers44 replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    care thanks so much for your responce. Yes I am used to the comforts of life ie: air conditioning , but loved to camp in tents when my kids were younger. Not to say I'm an outdoors kind of person,...