danegerous BSN, RN

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    Can I Carry/Own a Gun On Base?

    danegerous posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey dudes and dudettes, I will be stationed at Nellis as of November of this year. I own a 1911 pistol and an AR-15 assault rifle. Am I allowed to own these on base? If so, am I ever allowed to carry...
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    October 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    Just got definitive word that a Major General will be commissioning
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    Need help understanding an insulin drip

    danegerous replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Critical Care

    Typically, for the hyperkalemia "cocktail" you would give 1 amp of D50+5-10 units of regular insulin+Calcium Gluconate+1 amp Sodium Bicarb. Or you can give D10W (1000mL)+3 amps NaHCO3+20 units of...
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    can young,healthy,athletic men have heart attacks?

    danegerous replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    It is very important to remember, as many have pointed out, that "health" is not all it's cracked up to be. Many patients come into my ICU and their family says, "He's been so healthy his whole...
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    Witnessed my first code the other night at work... Mind went blank.

    danegerous replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be silly! That isn't sadistic at all! The feeling of altruism that comes with all of our super difficult jobs is a bonus that no one else can understand outside of our profession! You are being...
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    Witnessed my first code the other night at work... Mind went blank.

    danegerous replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    As an ICU nurse, I can definitely attest to what you are saying with everything you mentioned. I can even support your slow-mo feeling during the code. First, What can you, as an aide, do during a...
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    October 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    Mel's is first, at the same time as your initial app. Commissioning is 2nd to last, once you've received your acceptance and all that. Getting accepted by the boards is BY FAR the longest part, almost...
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    October 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    I have a 2 star general, a surgeon, that will hopefully be doing
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    October 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    Well, then I probably just enlisted in the
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    October 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    I haven't signed that paper yet. My app was so old that I needed to redo my expired fingerprints
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    October 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    I just went and signed my papers. Now I just need my clearance and then I can commission! About ten days and I should be good to go. Are you guys and gals telling your jobs now or after
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    Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    danegerous replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats nautticca, let us know how it goes! I misread your post the first time I
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    October 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    I was told cot is October 17, graduation is November 18, and we report to base five days later. I applied in November 2009, so this has been a looooooong haul for me. I'm looking forward to meeting...
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    Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    danegerous replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm Dane. I was a month away from opening a brewery when I got the word today. I'm from
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    Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    danegerous replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I was never rejected, but I was not selected twice. I just found out I'm in the October 17 COT and ill also be headed to Nellis. They must be in dire need of icu nurses...I'm just so thankful I got...
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    Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    danegerous replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Well, don't lose hope. I definitely did and had begun moving on, and now look! Hang in
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    Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    danegerous replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I just found out today that I was ACCEPTED into the critical care department!!! I applied in mid-2009, what a freaking wait! Hang in there people! I have not heard anything about COT dates or...
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    AUGUST 2011 COT

    danegerous replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    I just found out today that I was accepted...I forgot I had applied, haha, it was in mid-2009. Holy cow! Critical Care, none the less! Woohoo!!!
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    Air Force October 2010

    danegerous replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    Just for the record, I just received word TODAY that I have been
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    what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    danegerous replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am actually in the process of developing my own scrubs. I have been trying on and test-fitting every set I can get my hands on to find out which features I want to keep. This is a long process, but...
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    Interview Attire Recommendations

    danegerous replied to synergy89's topic in Men in Nursing

    When I interviewed for each of the two positions (both of which I have received), I wore a real nice, professional black suit. I wore a light blue button-up shirt underneath it with a "power tie",...
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    Air Force October 2010

    danegerous replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    I'm pretty sure tricare is the health benefits program. but fingers crossed that it'll trickle
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    Air Force October 2010

    danegerous replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    Packet:
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    Air Force October 2010

    danegerous replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    I just received my new application for the January 2011 board...It better not be in October, or this will be a rough lie to keep covered
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    Air Force October 2010

    danegerous replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    Well, my packet is in again in with my MEPS being 11/2009. I would imagine he wouldn't submit it with missing info right off the