Aaron86

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  1. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

    Aaron86 replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone is interested, I've been doing some digging into this topic for the last few days and finally found a good article on the topic:...

  2. My first year was spent looking for work

    Aaron86 replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This sort of treatment of new nurses was a major factor that pushed me into the military after graduation. And you *really* got to want it to get into the military as a nurse these days. They are...

  3. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

    Aaron86 replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to resurrect a dead thread here, but this seems to be the most current one on the subject. i'm just wondering if anyone has come across any research on the topic that doesn't relate to...

  4. FOR COT CLASS 10-03 - last minute unsolicited advice

    Aaron86 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    First of all THANK YOU Carolinapooh! Love the advice and its got me pumped and looking forward to COT on Aug 23. Got my orders in the mail yesterday and this finally became real to me after more than...

  5. US Air Force COT 10-06

    Aaron86 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I was just talking about the running times. I know many women that can outrun me - any time, any place. Just wished the time to shoot for was the same since the running portion is what is killing my...

  6. US Air Force COT 10-06

    Aaron86 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info, I just thought we might have to qualify with pistols since the nurse I interviewed with specificly asked if I had any moral objections to using a firearm since I would be required...

  7. US Air Force COT 10-06

    Aaron86 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone, I'm set for COT on August 23. Good to see there is a facebook group for us, I will make sure to join it. Just a question for anyone here who has done this already or knows someone who...

  8. USAF COT 10-04

    Aaron86 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    i too will be going to arizona for ntp right after cot at maxwell. i get the joy of doing it during the heat of summer however. just a pointer for anyone looking to join or considering starting the...

  9. air force nursing questions

    Aaron86 replied to jeanette21's topic in Government, Military

    As i was signing papers with my recruiter he told me that I would need a minimum 6 months of continuous full time work experience as an RN to even get an increase in base pay and be able to skip some...

  10. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    hey everyone, i'm a recent graduate and got my first job as a prn flu shot nurse. anyone involved with flu shots this year is probably aware of the high public turnout and the issues with low...

  11. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well I got my Live Attenuated virus a week ago and no ill effects so far. Not even so much as a runny nose. Personally, I liked it better. When I got my seasonal flu shot my arm hurt as if someone had...

  12. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/6mishome.htm#risk http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/immunization/facts/en/index.html i think those are two reputable sources on the subject of vaccination in...

  13. Simple IV/tubing questions

    Aaron86 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! This makes a lot more sense to me than the kink/flush/push/flush/unkink way. I really wish I had a set of IV tubing around that I could push colored dye into. I wonder how much diffusion...

  14. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well I finally got my H1N1 LAIV today. So I will let you all know if any ill comes of it. Originially it was only for the tier 1 employees but so few got it they finally told us we could get it...

  15. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    i know that we deal with people and not just facts and figures. this is mainly why i was driven to even post (which won't be happening again soon) any seasonal flu clinic i go to i get hundreds of...

  16. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Haha, you'd think that would make it better for those healthcare workers who are afraid of needles! If I could pick between the two, all things being equal, I would probably choose the h1n1 shot too....

  17. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Again, I was probably too hasty in how I presented the topic and that leaves it open to misinterpretation. My issue here is not with people who refuse vaccinations. My issue is with nurses and...

  18. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    first of all, thank you for advancing discussion rather than latching on to a few poorly chosen words on my part. from my understanding: 1: the intranasal vaccine is essentially geared to and marketed...

  19. Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    Aaron86 replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't intend to be overly insulting. Perhaps "ignorant" is too loaded a word to use -- how about "uninformed"? I just find something wrong with a secretary perfectly eligible for the nasal vaccine...

  20. Simple IV/tubing questions

    Aaron86 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    All good questions that I too would like to know the answers to. It is incredibly frustrating trying to learn things when you see 50 different nurses doing it 50 different ways. I've had preceptors...

  21. Nurses Pre-Mixing and Storing Lidocaine

    Aaron86 replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    That does sound like a huge waste of time, money, and materials! No wonder healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. I don't see why the pharmacy doesn't just mix them up, lebel them, and then stock...

  22. That guy on HawthoRNe

    Aaron86 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ok taking a moment out of studying for the NCLEX here and wanted to think about something irrelevant for a bit. I'm not sure how many guys here have watched HawthoRNe, but who thinks the one male...

  23. Has anyone dealt with an alergic reaction to a Flu Shot?

    Aaron86 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    New-grad nurse here with just about no experience and hoping to get by with a paycheck or two administering flu shots this season. I'm was just wondering if anyone has seen an allergic reaction to a...

  24. JMU BSN program - Please answer

    Aaron86 replied to al_e135's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Wow good lord 90 miles? Thats crazy that they would have to spread out so far in Maryland. Northern Virginia schools seems to have sites mainly in fairfax, arlington, and alexadria. Notable...

  25. ****Highly decorated RN new grad can't find a job...Any advice???****

    Aaron86 replied to 95catamount's topic in Nursing Career

    While Government service is indeed a very cushy job with plenty of benefits, they too have a minimum 1 yr clinical experience requirement on all of the GS nurse jobs that I have found. Though, you can...