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  1. Where are all of the "experienced nurses hiding?"

    bds165 replied to SWS RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Thank you oh-so-very much. Woops...I'm just a student but, my goodness, you hit the nail on the

  2. AF bases that offer NTP

    bds165 posted a topic in Government, Military

    This info may be in past threads but I can't seem to find it...so I appologize for redundancy. Which bases offer new grad nurse transition programs? I know of Travis, Elmendorf, and Wright-Pat. Any...

  3. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    bds165 replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with asking this question (or any question for that matter). But if you ask a 1000 people why or why not to do something you'll get a 1000 different answers and you still won't truly...

  4. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    bds165 replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    You probably shouldn't go into nursing if you sit around and think about reasons not to go into

  5. Obesity and shift work in hospital setting.

    bds165 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who don't have time or are too tired to work out try this (I used it while working night shift as a cop and it seemed to help out a lot with sleep and stress): Set a goal: 50/75/100...

  6. Advice for surviving OR consortium!!

    bds165 replied to divokevan's topic in Operating Room

    As a former cop, I'll add this "mantra" to help you stay focused when in intense situations: "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." The premise being that if you slow down, you calm your nerves and that...

  7. How long are O.R. shifts?!

    bds165 replied to BigTimeNurse's topic in Operating Room

    Where do you work? I would love to apply there when I graduate (May 2011). I worked a similar shift when I was a cop and LOVED it. You are so very lucky.

  8. New Grad Jobs?

    bds165 replied to jenn8500's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently in a BSN program in Missoula and there are no jobs to be had here (for new grads, slim for experienced RNs). One of the two local hospitals recently laid off several LPNs and ancillary...

  9. Belly Dancers: appropriate entertainment for LTC residents?

    bds165 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm shufflin' around a LTC (hopefully WAY off in the distance) I hope to goodness that someone has the good sense to schedule LOTS of

  10. Not sure how I'm going to survive

    bds165 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious? Are you actually going to tell someone who barely can afford to pay for food to write a check for 10% of their earnings to help pay a church's bills?!??!? Please, never get anywhere...

  11. Public Disclosure

    bds165 replied to mt4now's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused and curious about your situation although it sounds devastating. I guess I don't really know much about public disclosure in the health care setting (other than notifiable diseases and...

  12. Usphs?

    bds165 replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I served as a commissioned officer in another branch (Air Force) for 4 1/2 years. Will I have to attend OBC for the CC? I have about 18 months left on my BSN and I'm seriously considering the...

  13. Back Pain and nursing

    bds165 replied to Kasey77's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I too suffer from backpain (due to two compression fractures in two separate vertebrae). It got to the point where I couldn't sit for longer than 15 minutes at a time and my glutes would burn...

  14. Masters degree using TA in Air Force

    bds165 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    I knew of one Capt who got a Masters in poetry...this from a guy who was a 13SC like me (space and missiles). I know the thought of ICBMs makes one wax poetic.... I'm sure the schedule to get...

  15. Masters degree using TA in Air Force

    bds165 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking of Masters degrees...when I put on Capt, my Sq Commander started encouraging us to get a Masters degree...ANY Masters degree. The obvious route for nurses would be PA, NP, CRNA, etc. Has...

  16. AF nursing and RN-BSN

    bds165 replied to mccauley01's topic in Government, Military

    I believe once you have your BSN and one year experience (regardless of RN or BSN), then you don't have to do

  17. Soon to be RN in need of some guidance

    bds165 replied to molmac23's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in nursing school as well but I've also served in the USAF for 4 1/2 years as an officer. It's important to keep in mind that being a military nurse means being a military officer as well which...

  18. Officer/Enlisted marriage question

    bds165 replied to southeastbends's topic in Government, Military

    I knew of at least two couples who were married when they were enlisted and one spouse went on to OTS (one guy was in my flight at OTS) and became an officer. Being married prior to commissioning...

  19. AIr force reserve rank

    bds165 replied to nursekat43's topic in Government, Military

    I was a prior O3 when I separated from the AF in 2004. I'm 18 months away from my BSN and I'm planning on starting the application process in the summer. Do you guys know what rank would I come back...

  20. Prior Drug Use and Navy Nurse Corps

    bds165 replied to jackyj's topic in Government, Military

    It depends on the drug and how long ago the drug use took place. I served in the military and was granted a top-secret clearance with a history of marijuana use. At the time of my application, my...

  21. Sending in the final Air Force app.

    bds165 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    If it doesn't feel right and you don't want to accept a commission in the USAF, then turn down the offer regardless who looks bad....It's your life and your career and a four year commitment. But my...

  22. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    bds165 replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    i would second miss mab...there's a ton of good info on this site. here'a link to a booklet i found that had some great info as well. nursing.ouhsc.edu/.../airforcenursecorps-informationbooklet.doc...

  23. Recruiters

    bds165 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    With the current economy making it hard for nurses (especially new grads) to find a job, recruiters have had an easy time of filling their quotas thus allowing them to be very selective. When the new...

  24. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    bds165 replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I don't know that Maryland has mandated it yet, but one of the facilities that I work has. No shot, no work. I, too, feel like my civil liberties are being trampled on. I would (and always have)...

  25. AFR In-Processing

    bds165 replied to ugaRN's topic in Government, Military

    I would agree with everything iodine66 said except for the dollar bill part. I commissioned (active duty) in 99 and separated in 04 and never witnessed or heard about that tradition (unless it's a...