Spencer2002

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  1. NP Salary vs. RN salary

    Spencer2002 replied to Health-Nut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Would it be reasonable to work part time while in school part-time or full time. I heard that once you have entered a NP program you can teach at the BSN

  2. NP Salary vs. RN salary

    Spencer2002 replied to Health-Nut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This thread has been really helpful in reminding why I want to become an NP. Reading these posts really motivates me to study and the GRE done. And like most have said, THE MONEY is not worth giving...

  3. Need Advice on FNP school!

    Spencer2002 replied to amberthenurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i have been a nurse almost 7 years and done a lot. i wanted to get my np through the air force but that is not going to work out. now i'm considering civilian np programs. everyone is saying to gain...

  4. Air Force Loan Repayment

    Spencer2002 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    Basically you have to re-initial the paper you signed for the bonus and school loan saying that it was offered but funds were not available and you understand that. Not a big deal. I had to re-do...

  5. AFIT Program

    Spencer2002 replied to bttrflyprncss84's topic in Government, Military

    We had a nurse come back from AFIT but was only gone for 6 month. Apparently it didn't go so well, haven't got all the details yet. I wonder if it is like the COT

  6. Question about job duties as a LTAC RN

    Spencer2002 replied to NeekNurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I worked in a LTACH for 1.5 years before I quit. We had 5:1. Everyone was on TF, TPN, multi antibiotics and IV push meds every 4 hours and code browns all the time. The grass is not greener on the...

  7. Civilian nurses taking AF jobs?

    Spencer2002 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Here is another interesting thing I have noticed most of our clinics are staffed by contracted nurses. Who is setting those

  8. Experience with Air Force Medical Board review

    Spencer2002 posted a topic in Government, Military

    i met a nurse that has a bad back already, has been in less than 6 month and is being medically "boarded" if she is not deployable, is the air force going to let her go? does anyone have experiences...

  9. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    wow! i think it would be hard to study from home. i would get too distracted with the wife and kids activities. do you have to report your school progress to someone in the af if you go to a...

  10. Air Force educational programs

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    i'm not sure if you get leadership roles from time in service, rank, or education? i guess if you out rank everyone, you’re in charge. the chief of nursing i interviewed with went that route....

  11. Need help with care plan: Unresponsive patient

    Spencer2002 replied to AwesomeNiks's topic in General Students

    These types of pt's have bad viens and I can remember all the patho, sorry. I believe it has to do with the blood not being filter in the Liver. Like running thick motor oil through your viens???...

  12. Need help with care plan: Unresponsive patient

    Spencer2002 replied to AwesomeNiks's topic in General Students

    They probably have the pt on a blood thinner to keep them from developing DVT r/t lack of mobility. Bruising is a very common sign of person being on a blood thinner. Especially if they are

  13. Need help with care plan: Unresponsive patient

    Spencer2002 replied to AwesomeNiks's topic in General Students

    Bruises are not as bad as broken skin. Yes, compromised skin is always a concern with pt’s that are unresponsive and immobile. Look at the Foley and skin of the peri area. It seems like those...

  14. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    Yes it is tax free, however it is not cheaper! It might be if you have a coupon? They say "it's of higher quality" They wouldn't even let me buy anything because I didn't have military ID They...

  15. Need help with care plan: Unresponsive patient

    Spencer2002 replied to AwesomeNiks's topic in General Students

    unless you see impaired skin and can document it, it's an at risk dx. with skin impairment you also have to worry about infection which will lead to sepsis. it seems like thats all they talked about...

  16. Air Force COT questions

    Spencer2002 replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    what is it like being in the af full time as a student? do you go on base to study, lectures, or clinicals? do they give you a manual to follow to keep you on track or is that provided by the np...

  17. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    I want to know what it's like to study for an AF job for 2 years to get your NP. Do you go on base or have lecture and clinicals on base? Are you allowed to do anything else? Does the AF give you...

  18. Need help with care plan: Unresponsive patient

    Spencer2002 replied to AwesomeNiks's topic in General Students

    remember pressure ulcers (q2 turns), urinary output, bowel impactions, bm in within 3 days and dehydration. look at the at risk

  19. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    holly sticker shock! i went into the bx to look for great deals?........what? the stuff was more than what i would pay at target or fred meyers including tax! i was kind of insulted at the prices....

  20. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    i was told by my recruiter that you can't have any business "on the side" the air force calls it a "conflict of interest" i have an online business that i'm going to put in my wife's name. it's to...

  21. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you. If you don't hear from us for a while........you understand

  22. Air Force COT questions

    Spencer2002 replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    LOL…..I haven’t even served on day in the AF or been to COT ( I leave Monday) and I’m taking about NP school like it’s just around the corner. I’m jut happy that my nursing future has new...

  23. Air Force COT questions

    Spencer2002 replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    so is the af recruiting 30 from the civilian sector or going to train 30 as np from the af? someone also posted that alot of applicants are not qualified for np school. is that because of the unit...

  24. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    I thought you were on the road by now :) I go back to alterations tomorrow and get the rest of my uniforms. I'm glad I'm doing this before I go to COT, it took about 3 hours and I had two ladies...

  25. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    Spencer2002 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    i bought my (light) af blues jacket. i have my other stuff in alterations. do i need a name tag rank bar on this coat? the ladies getting me fitted didn’t say anything about