Corvette Guy

Corvette Guy

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  1. ADN vs BDN

    Corvette Guy replied to Rugbychick328's topic in Nursing Career

    FYI, a seperate Pharmacolgy course was a pre-req for my particular ADN program. Plus, an upper division Pharmacology course was a requirement in my RN-BSN program. Furthermore, the Physical...

  2. help! Are surgical techs and RNs the same??

    Corvette Guy replied to BernadetteRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    Ortess1971, You are a nursing student, right? If so, maybe you have not learned, yet, how valuable your nursing license will be. After you've passed the NCLEX, and have a vested interest in keeping...

  3. ADN vs BDN

    Corvette Guy replied to Rugbychick328's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, it will be a little more work for you in regard to repeat courses. I did an RN-BSN program, and had to take Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment courses twice, once in ADN, and again in RN-BSN...

  4. Please help- airforce ?'s

    Corvette Guy replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, an ADN can receive direct commission into the USAR Nurse Corps. However, to be promotable to MAJ in the USAR Nurse Corps you must have a BSN. Therefore, officers in the USAR Nurse Corps are...

  5. So, I was offered a neuro ICU internship position....

    Corvette Guy replied to sunshelley's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    How do you know its too late unless you ask the person that offered you the internship? This person might even be impressed with the idea. If you know new grads that work in this Neuro ICU, then ask...

  6. ADN vs BDN

    Corvette Guy replied to Rugbychick328's topic in Nursing Career

    If you think an MSN is down the road, then do the four year [bSN] program now. However, keep in mind ADN & BSN nurses right out of school usually start out on the same pay grade working as a...

  7. So, I was offered a neuro ICU internship position....

    Corvette Guy replied to sunshelley's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Suggestion in the form of a question; Can you shadow a nurse in this particular Neuro ICU for a day, before actually accepting the internship? This way you could ask the nurse questions about the...

  8. Male Nursing Ad (An oldie, but goodie)

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

    Poster Order Form $15.00 ... I think I'll order one of those,

  9. Please help- airforce ?'s

    Corvette Guy replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Government, Military

    It is my understanding [d/t BRAC] the plan is Willford Hall will in the near future not be a military hospital and the OB/GYN section will be transferred to

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

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

    my two son's are as different as night & day. i love both of them, yet the 25 yr old is lucky just to stay out of jail. so, let's not discuss him any further. in the usar nurse corps you can earn...

  11. I don't know what to do... I need advice

    Corvette Guy replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Bipley, I have read the entire Thread did & I miss whether or not you desire to know the truth? I realize the other victims family members want to know the truth about Ed, or at least what...

  12. Admission to CRNA Program

    Corvette Guy replied to Britt.MSN2b.Drexel'11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you really want in, you will get in! As simple as that (hopefully). Excuse me! :angryfire Yes, I have a competitve GPA [3.766], and the required critical care experience. However, took the GRE...

  13. Please help- airforce ?'s

    Corvette Guy replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Government, Military

    :) Glad I could help. BTW, in the Army single parent soldiers must have a family care plan. In essence, the fcp states who will legally have temporary custody of the single-parent soldier's minor...

  14. Please help- airforce ?'s

    Corvette Guy replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Government, Military

    Did you visit the links [highlighted in blue] I

  15. Please help- airforce ?'s

    Corvette Guy replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Government, Military

    Ma'am, how do you figure San Antonio is in the middle of nowhere? San Antonio has alot to offer & 65 miles to the north is Austin. Anyway, the AF Commissioned Officer Training (COT) is located at...

  16. What kind of nursing do you do????

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

    OR Circulator / Scrub Nurse 2000-Present ... plus, ICU RN in USAR since 2003 Weekend Nites Charge RN at 10 bed ICU 1999-2000 Telemetry Floor RN 1998-1999I was a CST from 1995-1998, and still love the...

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

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

    the usmc is not, i repeat not the infantry of the navy. ask one of your devil dog patients for a more elaborate explanation. the usmc & army have many similar job specialties, etc. my son's...

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

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

    Forgiven, LOL. :) I chose the Army Nurse Corps for several reasons. IMHO, the US Army & USMC have more in common than the US Navy & USMC, even though the Marines fall under the Dept. of the...

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

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

    BTW, its OORAH! :wink2: However, Marines are the best and thank you for your compassion & care towards Devil Dogs. ... always remember Nov 10th, where it all began at Tun Tavern in 1775. Cary...

  20. civilian RN interested in Air Force nursing

    Corvette Guy replied to bkg98's topic in Government, Military

    Hey wtbcrna, Excellent post.

  21. help! Are surgical techs and RNs the same??

    Corvette Guy replied to BernadetteRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    Bernadette, I agree with you 101%. In fact, for similar reasons you mentioned I plan on getting out of the OR as a Circulator very soon. IMHO, often times the Surgeon will cause alot of the dissent...

  22. USA Nurse Anesthesia board Results

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

    Congrats to the chosen 37, soon to be published in the Nov ANC Newsletter! BTW, 7 more applicants will be selected on the UTHSC-H Nov 14th Board. My understanding is another LTHET Board will soon...

  23. I'm in!!! Thank you

    Corvette Guy replied to sandman1914's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    congrats! :smiley_aa jason, i would have posted sooner, yet noticed this thread only a few minutes ago.

  24. What do CRNA admission committees look for?

    Corvette Guy replied to runinfool's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, I had a brain fart. Yes, anesthesia techs are very helpful in the OR. However, I'm unaware if this degree [AAS in AT] will strengthen an MSN Anesthesia Nursing program application. I would...

  25. What do CRNA admission committees look for?

    Corvette Guy replied to runinfool's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Associate Degree in Anesthesia Technology?