Gennaver MSN

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    Bullied and Struggling in ICU

    Gennaver replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I
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    Bullied and Struggling in ICU

    Gennaver replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    When I was in a unit that was such a bad fit that others would secretly meet me to tell me their own 'horror' stories of similar experiences over the years, I realized I wasn't alone. You aren't...
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    Va Hiring Process 2019

    Gennaver replied to futurecrnasla's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I'm sure other posters may have replied that the waiting game for the background clearance checks, (which have to be done before they can 'offer' you the job as I understand,) can take 3...
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    Would you report this error?

    Gennaver replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello, edit: your right, it involves narcotics, I'd get that cleared up quickly. I would let the nurse know what you came across, in a respectful teamwork way. I'd also let her know that you wanted to...
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    Delaying the newborn bath

    Gennaver replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been at my facility for 9 months and was surprised they delayed the bath until the 24 hour of life care. I bought right in soon.
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    SANE programs at major military hospitals

    Gennaver replied to cheloz's topic in Forensic

    Hello and yes there are civilian nurses who work in the GS system and are
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    Air guard nursing

    Gennaver replied to jsbartl's topic in Government, Military

    Hi again, you could always have the Military train you in their ER course too and then pay them back the time working in their er as active duty, (although I see you aren't looking to go
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    Air guard nursing

    Gennaver replied to jsbartl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, As best as I understand it the Reserves deploy the highest and the Guard less.
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    Advice for a new Mom/baby nurse, with a twist

    Gennaver replied to Cutandstitch's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, Currently there are men working in OB at my Army hospital, some are civilian some are Army. All are welcomed by us as caregivers and most of the patients rave about the care from the men....
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    In Alaska for a year now and wondering about staying

    Gennaver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, edit: I found the information I was looking for here: https://allnurses.com/alaska-nursing/work-in-alaska-652479.html thanks! --- I'm working in the interior and am starting to wonder if maybe I...
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    In Alaska for a year now and wondering about staying

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Nice to read you neighbor. :) I just finally rented a dry cabin and am becoming a fan of this state, more than I expected I would. Not sure about my current work climate but, that is a side bar....
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    Relocation to Fairbanks AK with only 6 months experience...advice please!

    Gennaver replied to KRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, If your husband is Military and you are a nurse it might be a great idea to get into the GS federal employee program. Then every time he PCS's then the GS system will PCS you too, (with no loss...
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    Can a RN work under a direct entry midwife in Alaska?

    Gennaver replied to schisler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, Are you asking if an RN can work under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse Midwife in Alaska? I am not sure why you list the entry degree as the only credentials because that is their degree...
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    Tattoos in the OR

    Gennaver replied to erinmarie320's topic in Operating Room

    Hello, I don't see any problem with them and have worked with many health care staff who have sleeves. Jen p.s. edit to add: no doubt a full sleeve took a much greater committment than just a weekend...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello BK, I think you are right. It looked to me like HippieChick was accepted as part of her commisioning package, (smart way to go!!!) I finally signed and sent my acceptance to the LTHET in last...
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    What got you into school?

    Gennaver replied to RNextraordinare's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I'm pretty sure it wasn't my stats that got me in but they at least justified the acceptance, (make sense?) Here is the less than stellar stat breakdown followed by what I think got me in: My...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello fellow USAGPAN applicants. I just found out Sunday morning that the supplemental board results for active duty military was posted on the website. Although last week when I called HRC, (human...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Crawfor! UPS?? Oh, I am sorry for that. Just yesterday afternoon I called the education officer of HRC and he told me the board had only met this week and they were not done yet. I guess they are...
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    English expressions in anesthesiology

    Gennaver replied to haddi's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, While I am not in anesthesia the wording I use prior to connecting someone to their monitors is to say something like, "I need to connect you....or.... its time to hook you to the...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello Destined for Greatness, Does the VA pay your way for the USAGPAN or do you have to pay on your own? When I got accepted for my RN program initially it was first a junior college that accepted...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there, I understood that the packets had to be in by the deadline of Sep 15th but that the board was meeting at the end of the month. If it helps to know that the initial board packet...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi again, The suspense is killing me too! I almost, almost backed out of applying to the final LTHET, (I suppose a serious case of cold feet due to 'anticipatory marriage to the program!' !)...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello Holly, I am guessing the VA panel is the same Board as for LTHET through the Army, (meets Sept 15th!) I've read that it is a quick board. Whereas the first board deadline was March they...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I hope by now you've gotten your acceptance email and letter! I am so glad that mine came but, I still have to apply to theh LTHET supplemental board in two weeks. Hope they pick me up too!! I...
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    Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    Gennaver replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, A fello LT who is applying to another LTHET program told me about the in class KAPLAN course which was a grand. Another LT mentioned that it was steep as well and she said that KAPLAN does have...