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    taking care of stethoscope tubing

    CorpsmanRN replied to latestnight's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have "cable organizer tubing" coiled around the steth tubing to protect it. I've heard the cloth covers aren't all that great to have on (sanitary issue I'm
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    Scrub skirts Nurses

    CorpsmanRN replied to Lysa71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Alegria shoes, they don't take as much getting used to as Danskos. Also, the sole is wider so I don't feel like I'm going to roll my ankle like danskos. I just bought a pair of Timberlands...
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    Stethoscope and where you wear it.

    CorpsmanRN replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear it around my neck. I have a cable organizer tubing wrapped around the steth tubing to protect it. I don't like it in my cargo pocket only because I have my trauma shears and reference...
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    New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    CorpsmanRN replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    Don't beat yourself up, we've all made mistakes. I was not a new grad when I started but was new to the ER and often times left at the end of the day saying to myself "what in the world came over...
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    Tactical Nudity and Other Fun Aspects of Deployed Army Nursing

    CorpsmanRN replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Reading this took me back to my deployment a couple yrs ago. I was fortunate to be on a camp in Kuwait so we had some luxuries, and no mortars to deal with. It is amazing how fast you learn to be...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    CorpsmanRN replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Being from a state that has "legalized" marijuana, I think some people forget that it is still a Federal offense to use marijuana. States can say all they want that it is legal but the DEA comes in...
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    Vent about scrubs

    CorpsmanRN replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This is exactly my problem! Currently I work in a surgical center which provides our scrubs. I've found that at times the medium pants are so snug I could swear they are really smalls. The sizing...
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    I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    CorpsmanRN replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

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    I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    CorpsmanRN replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    We only have a few level 2 trauma hospitals and they are highly competitive, let alone the competitiveness of a level1 trauma hospital. I'm still a new nurse and have tried for 3 years to get an ED...
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    Please be prepared for your interview...

    CorpsmanRN replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Very good info.! I had an interview early Feb and I thought for sure I had my usual moments of rambling. I was put to ease by one of the interviewers when they said my interview was going very well!...
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    Interviewing for ER Residency

    CorpsmanRN replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency

    Bummer Hang in there and just keep
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    Interviewing for ER Residency

    CorpsmanRN replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Emergency

    Any word yet? The waiting can sometimes be more stressful. Good
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    Any ideas on how long until I test?

    CorpsmanRN replied to LoneWolfRN2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Once you get your ATT you can schedule your test. I got my ATT a week after graduation. Some schools (like mine) send in your transcripts for you, while other schools make you send them yourself....
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    Which reserves branch is least likely to go active?

    CorpsmanRN replied to icejog's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in the CG, we don't have a Nurse Corp or commission RNs. You're either an HS (enlisted) or PA (officer, through the CG or PHS). Oh, & we deploy overseas as well - even to the desert, so no...
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    Considering the Navy..

    CorpsmanRN replied to MGM619's topic in Government, Military

    Since we don't have nurses in the Coast Guard, I've been thinking about switching into the Air Force to be a nurse. My recommendation is to look at all the branches. Look at what they all offer. I...
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    BEST trauma shears?

    CorpsmanRN replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    It came up fine for me, so here are the distributors that were listed: Progressive Medical International Item #68017 PMI - Progressive Medical International: EMS Supplies, Medical Equipment,...
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    Giving injections question....

    CorpsmanRN replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I switch needles (it's what I was taught in Corpsman school). I don't recall what they taught us in nursing school though. Usually what I notice that causes discomfort is the medication being...
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    Kaplan College, Student Loans??

    CorpsmanRN replied to Pouneh's topic in General Nursing

    $54,410.!! My ADN program at a CC cost around....$10,000. That's tuition & books. If I had to take out loans, boy would I choose the lesser of two evils. Again, you should check out the...
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    Looooong narrative notes

    CorpsmanRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Having graduated this year, we didn't get much teaching in the way of narrative writing. It was just embedded in our brains to "document everything" in order to "cover your backside." But then we...
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    It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    CorpsmanRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I'm laughing at the fact that so many are offended by the word "probie" If that's the worst of someone's "unprofessionalism" towards me as a new nurse, call me probie all you want. It's simply short...
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    Kaplan College, Student Loans??

    CorpsmanRN replied to Pouneh's topic in General Nursing

    You do not want to start your career in a huge amount of debt. Just look at the threads about how hard it is to find a job as a new grad. In the year you are waiting to get into a community college...
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    Becoming an Army Nurse

    CorpsmanRN replied to bpjb's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with other posts, if you don't want to move around, don't join the military. Once in, you are government property. Think about how you feel in terms of being deployed too (having a baby...
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    It's all about who you know!

    CorpsmanRN replied to lucylu 777's topic in General Nursing

    Grammar too, all over the place (not just OP) "oh!! I thought all new grad RNs could only work night shifts to start?" Definitely not the story here. New grads can apply for & get any shift...
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    "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    CorpsmanRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Had you floated, wonder how the parents would have reacted if they found out you were not a peds nurse! Even with an interest in peds, I would have been scared to float without the proper training....
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    VERY FRUSTRATED!! New Job, maybe?

    CorpsmanRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable. Definitely a good thing you didn't turn in your notice! Hope things work out for you.