Corvette Guy

Corvette Guy

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  1. For anyone that works @ any of the Setons in Austin

    Corvette Guy replied to FutureAustinNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Call the Human Resource department(s) at both Seton & St David's. They would have no problem giving you such info. I know for fact, since I've done such in the

  2. Go Seahawks!

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    It is my understanding, some of the Steeler players were disappointed to find out they were favored by 4 points to win the SB. They were happy to play the underdog card during this playoff season....

  3. Are WA RNs Unionized?

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    zacarias - This Forum will no longer remain stagnant for close to a month at a time with me here.

  4. Are WA RNs Unionized?

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

  5. Are WA RNs Unionized?

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Have you worked in SoWest WA as an

  6. Are WA RNs Unionized?

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    zacarias - thanks for the input! The rest of WA RNs sure are quiet, at least by this Thread & WA Forum in general.

  7. stinking of cigarette smoke

    Corvette Guy replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? Once I park my Vette I have no more withdrawals for the need to speed.

  8. stinking of cigarette smoke

    Corvette Guy replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I resemble that remark

  9. stinking of cigarette smoke

    Corvette Guy replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    BINGO!

  10. Is it just me?

    Corvette Guy replied to antihippie's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Please, I don't mean to throw you a furr ball, but the phrase; Nursing Eats Its' Young, refers to the conception of how GNs & new RNs are treated by seasoned RNs, IMHO. Nursing Instructors need to...

  11. Is it just me?

    Corvette Guy replied to antihippie's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm going to copy-n-paste from my previous post... I never said that officers can randomly pick & choose the orders they wish to obey. Military regulations, orders, doctrine, etc., are almost...

  12. stinking of cigarette smoke

    Corvette Guy replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    Huh, well... I see your point. Although, I have an excellent driving record I do frequent the defensive driving day safety courses every couple of years d/t my heavy foot.

  13. Length of orientation for new nurse?

    Corvette Guy replied to Pocamom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pocamom - the update sounds great! As you know, nursing is all about being flexible. So, the census will pick up, then you will wish for slower days, LOL.

  14. stinking of cigarette smoke

    Corvette Guy replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    Smokers have no right to pollute the air with carcinogens! BTW, my wife [an RN] is a smoker... so, please consider I hate the game [smoking] & not the player [smoking]. Fast Food at hospital...

  15. stinking of cigarette smoke

    Corvette Guy replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    *First, we are both non-smokers, which agree to disagree on this issue. Again, your example of comparison are not really R/T the issue of secondhand smoke infringes on the rights of others. Except,...

  16. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation [ECCO] online via AACN...

    Corvette Guy posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    *As an Army Nurse [66H8A], I'm not sure if I'll work in CCU, or MICU, or SICU, so please forgive a similar Thread I posted in the MICU/SICU forum... thanks! Has anyone taken this course? It is the...

  17. Length of orientation for new nurse?

    Corvette Guy replied to Pocamom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    grinnurse - I'd bet your an excellent Preceptor! :yelclap: The nursing profession needs more RNs like

  18. Length of orientation for new nurse?

    Corvette Guy replied to Pocamom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pocamom - the above sounds like excellent advice. You are at an advantage in regards to knowing the staff [who is helpful, who to trust, etc.] & knowing the layout of this particular Med/Surg...

  19. stinking of cigarette smoke

    Corvette Guy replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, your example was not applicable. Secondhand smoke infringes on the rights of

  20. Is it just me?

    Corvette Guy replied to antihippie's topic in Male Nursing Students

    carolinapooh - Are you referring to me? I did not post that the military blindly follows orders. However, I did reply to such post. I quoted the Army Officer's Guide, 49th Edition, written by LTC...

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

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

    Good luck with VA

  22. From RC -> AC Army Nurse Corps, Report date 3 APR 06 Madigan Army Medical Center...

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

    I was at Ft Lewis last summer for 21 days, and never rained a drop. Plus, only about 3 days of overcast sky, otherwise sunny. Yes, BAMC is an awesome Medical Center. My Reserve Unit [5501st USAH]...

  23. Civilian Hospitals vs. Military??

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

    Pssst, its okay... the civilian would not understand.

  24. Are WA RNs Unionized?

    Corvette Guy replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Mark & Ruby, thanks for your replies! :beer:

  25. Instructor is not letting me get female patients during clincal

    Corvette Guy replied to Bala Shark's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Be advised... back when I worked on the Telemetry Floor, a few times [not many] some of the female geriatric patients would request female nurses, which had no reflection on my nursing skills. Plus,...