Gennaver MSN

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    woman's view, shocked at the emotional anger directed towards male students

    Gennaver replied to Gennaver's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello, Initially we were told that there has been about a 10% attrition rate. So, out of our program group of about 25 we figured that maybe there was a possibility of one or two of us needing to...
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    new BSN grad considering the military

    Gennaver replied to FuSoYa's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I suggest again to make sure that your recruiter is a medical recruiter. While it is wise to be cautious against "selective hearing" I would say that my own experience included being...
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    NCLEX to be scrapped???

    Gennaver replied to Texas Tom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Then that would make it very hard for me to try to attain a license come July.
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    new BSN grad considering the military

    Gennaver replied to FuSoYa's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Actually your background really isn't somewhat different. Many people start their Nursing career with a BSN, that is the recommended level of entry to practice endorsed by the AACN since 1965....
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    What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Gennaver replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Started my actual RN program at age 39, which is average. If I am not mistaken there are two large populations/generations who are actively "starting" their nursing programs right now, (the mid...
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    Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello! Welcome to allnurses. I have heard that Officer training for "combat" officers is different from Medical officer basic course. Possibly your friends are not talking about medical officer...
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    Physical Fitness!!

    Gennaver replied to mckenzie4891's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Yeah, my first thought is the risk of shin splints. Basically fasciatis because the fascia will not be able to accomodate the rapidly growing muscle. Stretching does help that a little bit but,...
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    If you suspect your nurse coworker of being a drinker, what do you do?

    Gennaver replied to nitesky83's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello Commuter, Coincidentally I took a "national" standardizing test yesterday and you are nearly right, it is the acetones her body is blowing off that give that alcoholic smell. Reason I am so sure...
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    Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Aha, thank you Navynurse, I won't sweat having current titers then. Wait! I misread...I will indeed bring copies of ALL my titers and bloodraws! By the way, my MMR titer is REAL good, (I ended up...
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    Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you, That makes sense.
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    Physical Fitness!!

    Gennaver replied to mckenzie4891's topic in Government, Military

    Hi!!! IN only three weeks you are up to six miles!! Great, now back off before you hurt a ligament :) or something, you are doing great and I know you will be much, much faster after you work on...
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    Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Hey I totally overlooked the "needles aren't my thing". to the OP: Well, one thing is that you will be able to truly empathize with your patients who share your feelings. However, you will...
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    Nursing.....Air Force or Navy??

    Gennaver replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    Hello there, Yup, my undergraduate insitution costs were 20K a year and my graduate program is 42K for tuition alone, (let alone my cost of living expenses on top of that so that I can go to school in...
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    Physical requirements to be a Navy nurse

    Gennaver replied to NavyCheerGirl's topic in Government, Military

    Hello again NavyCheer, While I know nothing about Navy I have read that unless you have documetation of recent bloodwork showing titers that you may end up having to get re-inoculated. What I have,...
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    Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    Gennaver replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Before the Army board picked me up I was talking with the CC of PHS, (Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service) and they were most helpful. I contacted them through their site, "contact us" and...
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    Nursing.....Air Force or Navy??

    Gennaver replied to Allemse's topic in Government, Military

    Hello LCDR, Okay, I was naive...sure I know that almost every hospital I have worked at has run a credit check alongside with their criminal background check but, I really didn't think it went much...
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    Have you ever reported your coworker to the supervisor and got the person fired

    Gennaver replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, The BON's resignation makes me think that it was not only the CMA who was diverting but, also herself/himself! Since the BON's administrator acted like nothing happened I am sure that hindsight...
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    Commission Today!

    Gennaver replied to SilverRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, While I have heard that San Antonio is wild also I have heard that while at OBC that we will not have a chance to see San Antonio! Thanks for the link IU95 and good luck in April!! I won't be...
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    Proud to say or keep it hid away?

    Gennaver replied to MALE*RN*777's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, While I have pride in my future profession I am learning to watch it about volunteering so. Yes, I have been asked countless times already for a "consult" or opinion. I do not think that an off...
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    New grad with 1 other nurse and 79 patients

    Gennaver replied to kstec's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh my, See if your nursing home is on this watchlist? http://www.memberofthefamily.net/usmap.htm Here are some other quickie google links: http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/t991103a.html...
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    Posters that are not nurses

    Gennaver replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Tweety, Last quarter I suddenly noticed that many of my classmates were in deed "JUDGING" the nurses. !! I overheard them a couple of times and it really hit me wrong. I am not a nurse either...
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    Commission Today!

    Gennaver replied to SilverRN's topic in Government, Military

    :balloons: Congratulations LT!!!:balloons: Do you know when you might go to OBC yet? Hey, speaking of that...OBC is held four times a year right, (piggyback to anyone) so, I think I'm going to the...
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    Why are paper towel dispensers locked?

    Gennaver replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect that they are locked so that they don't slip open and take someone's eye out or konk someone in the noggin and cause a head injury...a.k.a. lawsuit.
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    How long is a "typical" Army CONUS assignment?

    Gennaver replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Jarnaes, I am glad IU95 asked this question. So, 3-5 years sounds really stable to me, (heck I don't even stay 3-5 years in one place now!) This is promising. Would you have any idea of how...
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    Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    Gennaver replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, The only numbers I am very familiar with are for the Army. Reserves up to age 46, (with exceptions up to age 52 if its related to nurse education I think). Active duty up to 42. Nice to read...