Corvette Guy

Corvette Guy

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  1. Deployments in military nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    LOL, you AF folks always have the best accommodations. I can remember back to my USMC days regards to such. I was in the USMC Air Wing, btw. You hit the nail on the head regards to Military Health...

  2. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

  3. Deployments in military nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    wtbcrna - Harsh! Are you kidding me? This is the GWOT we are talking about! Sorry, I have a very dry sense of humor. Anyway, I always enjoy reading your post, so don't sweat the small

  4. Deployments in military nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    GO NAVY! Thank you & yours for providing military service for the GREAT

  5. Deployments in military nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    No worries, you have started an excellent Thread. Hopefully, more AF AD Nurse Officers will join in on the discussion. I can tell you having civilian RN experience [since '98], USAR Nurse Officer...

  6. Deployments in military nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    Did I miss something btwn post 1-5? You sound defensive, why? Wtbcrna's post seemed pretty much what I've heard. The AMEDD CSH Units do come into harms way, especially during Convoy movement. However,...

  7. Deployments in military nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    mistyval - I asked for his MOS/AOC & what military service not directly related to any particular data he posted. Please, don't read between the lines. You have started an excellent Thread. I just...

  8. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    Corvette Guy replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    austin heart - We absolutely love the South Puget Sound area. I'll remember to show Susan your post here. She started this week at Providence St. Peters. She will have to send you an email to give...

  9. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    Corvette Guy replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sunnyjohn - It has been my OR experience from the last civilian surgical environment I worked that the Anesthesiologist must be present at intubation & extubation. True, the CRNA 9 x's out of 10...

  10. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    steph - Please re-post the example you mentioned. My wife & I just moved to a new area [when I say area it is from Central TX to PNW] and a Barnes & Nobles is just down the street from

  11. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    Corvette Guy replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    suzanne4, I agree with you! I have almost 9 yrs experience in the OR; 3 yrs CST & 6 yrs Scrub Nurse & Circulator. A PA, RNFA, or NP are strictly there to assist and seriously doubt they could...

  12. Deployments in military nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to mistyval's topic in Government, Military

    Canan - May I ask what is your MOS/AOC & what military

  13. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    :roll

  14. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Is that an indirect, or direct approach with, or w/o qualifiers, and are you speaking with strength and confidence regards to we need to get back on topic. Or, are you just thinking out

  15. Navy/military background checks (?)

    Corvette Guy replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Government, Military

    If you have never defaulted on a laon, never claimed bankruptcy, never had a credit account to collections, blah, blah, blah, then your ok credit should be, well okay. All Nurse Corps Officers have...

  16. Womens interest in male nurses

    Corvette Guy replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Very

  17. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was an aircraft electrician & com/nav technician in the USMC, active duty 1980-1988. F-4 Phantoms; F-4J/S & RF-4Bs What aircraft you keeping in the backyard

  18. We all gotta start somewhere

    Corvette Guy replied to walker1952's topic in Men in Nursing

    You will do well in nursing clinicals with your healthcare bkgrd; Telemetry Monitor Tech, Vampire [easier to spell, LOL], and CNA. Plus, your age will help, too. I noticed [i was in my mid 30's] the...

  19. I passsed and am an RN finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Corvette Guy replied to RBRENLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats to you & rbrenlvn [btw, get that username changed, asap... thats an order! hey new rns, now is when the real learning

  20. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for the BD wish. What yr/model Vette you driving? Save the wave back at ya

  21. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just don't get it What is so wrong with the above post, anyway... at least from a Male RN's perspective? I've taken the liberty to go back and bold some areas in the above post. BTW, I thought...

  22. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, I read & replied to same. BTW, this will most likely be my last post on this Thread. Seems I've out worn my

  23. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't appreciate your incorrect paraphrase of my speak about your daughter's possible adversity in the work world; I NEVER posted, or intended to reassure you she will never face adversity in the...

  24. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    :bowingpur It is female nurses like you that make it possible for males to have an equal opportunity in the nursing profession. You are able to link Mars & Venus together so that nurses, not...

  25. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Corvette Guy replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    I really like llg's perspective on this, especially her last post. Have you read her post(s)? May I reiterate here the OP NEVER meant to be offensive towards female nurses. This is the Male Nursing...