Corvette Guy

Corvette Guy

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

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

    IMHO, you should visit a Health Care Recruiter, or Nurse Corps Recruiter, which ever applicable in regard to Army, Air Force, , or Navy, in all branches to see what each has to offer you. However,...

  2. Will circulators be RNs in the future?

    Corvette Guy replied to opus's topic in Operating Room

    Okay, I now have a better understanding of your perspective.

  3. Will circulators be RNs in the future?

    Corvette Guy replied to opus's topic in Operating Room

    Good point! I have a deep appreciation for Scrub Techs, since I was one from 1995-1998. I have a deep appreciation for what the Circulator does, because I am a Circulator. I admire the...

  4. Will circulators be RNs in the future?

    Corvette Guy replied to opus's topic in Operating Room

    AAS in Surgical Technology 1995 [i.e. CST, AKA Scrub Tech] AAS in Nursing 1998 [i.e. ADN] BSN 2004 Telemetry Floor [i.e. RN w/Cardiac patients] ICU [i.e. CCRN, including weekend nights Charge RN] OR...

  5. Will circulators be RNs in the future?

    Corvette Guy replied to opus's topic in Operating Room

    Why do some CRNAs hate on RN Circulators?

  6. How to prepare for ACLS?

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

    ACLS Simulator Have

  7. I see a difference. Is it a coincidence?

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

    Well, since you put it that way. IMHO, most male nurses are not passive aggressive, which I prefer. Seems to me most female [NOT ALL] nurses are passive agressive, plus will talk behind your back....

  8. I see a difference. Is it a coincidence?

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

    OORAH Jarhead! :wink2: I was 6334/6314 from 1980-1988 [F-4 Phantom Aircraft Elect Tech/Com Nav Tech]. Did more, or less the same as a civilian for a few years, then went to college for a second...

  9. Nursing T-shirts!!

    Corvette Guy replied to lccougar02's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap: That is great to

  10. I resigned today...

    Corvette Guy replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder why the head nurse was unwilling to discuss this with you, or the volunteer coordinator? Any previous "Hitler-type" actions from this Head Nurse in the past that you are aware? Anyway, good...

  11. Nursing T-shirts!!

    Corvette Guy replied to lccougar02's topic in General Nursing

    Will these T-shirts be gender neutral, or female oriented like most nursing related apparel?

  12. National Guard as 91D

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

    :) Sir, outstanding! You have 4 more to = 20 & retire, if you so

  13. Question about nurses and smoking

    Corvette Guy replied to FLstudent06's topic in General Nursing

    I will try to say this w/o coming across rude, because my intentions here are not meant to be rude. I'm glad you respect your patients in regard to trying to hide the smoke smell in your hair, etc.,...

  14. us army officer question

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

    The USAR is the only component that will allow ADNs direct commission into Nurse Corps. However, you must have BSN to be promotable to MAJ. LPNs are enlisted with the 91WM6 MOS. Not sure what you mean...

  15. National Guard as 91D

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

    My son is a 91D in the USAR and his Unit was mobilized [activated] to Iraq. However, right before his Unit got the "word" my son was accepted into the University of Houston Army ROTC program, thus he...

  16. Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    Corvette Guy replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we all started out as nursing students. So, I'm always willing to have a nursing student with me. How the day goes after that depends on the nsg students DAE. Desire Attitude Effort Seriously,...

  17. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

    Corvette Guy replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    :yeahthat: IMHO, bottom line is if they have a stong orientation in place with strong, forthright, and sincere preceptors, plus your strong desire to become a CCRN, then GO FOR IT, and good

  18. LPN or RN?

    Corvette Guy replied to sconoli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Only you can decide, ultimately. However, since you asked I'd say apply first for an RN [btw, ADN, or BSN?] program. If the wait is long, or you don't have all the prereqs, then check into an LVN...

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

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

    I still like this one

  20. UUUGHH (White-coat syndrome?)

    Corvette Guy replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    The lab coat has definitely got to

  21. Pa None Smoking!

    Corvette Guy replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    That would be fine with me if smoking cigarettes were illegal, yet I seriously dubt that will ever happen considering the tobacco lobbyist,

  22. Pa None Smoking!

    Corvette Guy replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap: Well chosen

  23. Pa None Smoking!

    Corvette Guy replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO... Second Hand Smoke justifies Public Smoking Bans. Health Care Professionals should practice Wellness. Cigarette smoking is not practicing Wellness. Drinking alcohol is a poor comparison to...

  24. Do you carry your work home with you?

    Corvette Guy replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    When I get in my car to leave work for the day is when I also leave the day's events behind. My wife on the otherhand [an ER RN], will talk about her work for hours after being home. I think she does...

  25. Trying to pick a city:Houston, Dallas, or Austin?

    Corvette Guy replied to nimbus2004's topic in Texas Nursing

    Who cares if he golfs, or not? Cycling is excellent cardio exercise, whereas golf is not. BTW, if you have not heard of the singer Sheryl Crow, then