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  1. Relocating/Moving?

    mn_nurse replied to davisone's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Are you asking about a military flight nurse? If you are then yes, you will be moved by the military to wherever you are

  2. flight nursing in the air force?

    mn_nurse replied to KR's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

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  3. flight nursing in the air force?

    mn_nurse replied to KR's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Have there been any updates lately as to the current demand for AF Reserve Flight Nurses? What are the deployments like these days? Do you have time to go to school for an MSN while working as an AFR...

  4. ICU vs. ER vs. FLOOR nursing??? How can I learn more about the hospital?

    mn_nurse replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    Calling the HR Dept is a good first step if you do not know anyone that works in any of the areas you are insterested in. Tell the HR dept that you are interested in shadowing a cna/pca/rn to get more...

  5. Dismissed from BSN program not in good standing. Suggestions?!

    mn_nurse replied to NighthawkDC2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with above comments. You will have to apply at another school and start from scratch. I had a friend in a similar situation and she could not find any school that would accept a transfer...

  6. A Sentinel Event........

    mn_nurse replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    This might be what you are looking for: http://www.jointcommission.org/sentinel_event_alert_issue_28_infection_control_related_sentinel_events/ and:...

  7. Meds to given instead of ambien?

    mn_nurse replied to stram87's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time the physician will give trazadone (25mg or 50mg) , unless the patient has been prescribed ambien by their regular doctor. I find that if a patient takes Ambien for the first time in...

  8. flight nursing in the air force?

    mn_nurse replied to KR's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I don't know if this has been addressed already, but as far as what to wear when you arrive: Wear some business casual. I would avoid jeans, shorts, etc. Tuck in your shirt or you will be reminded and...

  9. flight nursing in the air force?

    mn_nurse replied to KR's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I just got back from RCOT (COT for reservists). I found out I was going 2 days before class began. If you feel that your unit education manager is not responding to you then do not be afraid to...

  10. Help please ;/ I'm a nursing student-need help remembering a med name

    mn_nurse replied to almost_there2010's topic in Emergency

    Thought of a couple more: A-methapred, Aerospan, Alvesco,

  11. Help please ;/ I'm a nursing student-need help remembering a med name

    mn_nurse replied to almost_there2010's topic in Emergency

    These are the only ones I can think of: Atrovent, Aerobid, Azmacort Hopefully its one of

  12. Considering relocating to San Antonio, Dallas or Austin

    mn_nurse replied to m2nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moved from SA a couple of years ago. Jobs are still available there. I worked at the VA and University Hospitals. Pay is low, but so is cost of living. Don't know much about SW general. I know a...

  13. Confused on EMT-B?????

    mn_nurse replied to proudpops's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the link to SBAR:

  14. Confused on EMT-B?????

    mn_nurse replied to proudpops's topic in General Nursing

    I was an EMT-B in Texas several years ago. They would always pair a Paramedic and a basic together. Some EMT-B's were used soley for transport though. The pay range 5-6 years ago was 12-14/hour. I am...

  15. Talking to Physicians

    mn_nurse replied to cluv2nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I also work in an ICU in a teaching hospital. Most of the docs that come through are in a rotation for 30 days during their 1st or 3rd years as residents. Most of them realize that the nurse is more...

  16. confirming NG placement

    mn_nurse replied to bennyboy's topic in General Nursing

    It is best practice to only rely on radiographic evidence. I have seen some facilities rely on pH of aspirate. This is probably to save money, and if the NG will only be used to aspirate stomach...

  17. high bun/creatinine

    mn_nurse replied to jagquarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love your sense of humor.. I needed a good

  18. Army Combat Medic

    mn_nurse replied to Ash123's topic in General Nursing

    I was an Air Force medic and worked along side many Army Medics. You don't have to be an RN or LPN to be a medic. The Army has its own training program that will provide you with the required skills....

  19. Does any one know the answer to this??

    mn_nurse replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    I have been guilty of over-analyzing test questions. My first choice would be Lemonade. Ice tea and diet cola both have caffeine which will diurese the

  20. should I fill out med error form?

    mn_nurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would agree with comment above. It is your duty to report any med discrepancy. The purpose of reporting should be to improve the process. From your posting it appears that the process definately...

  21. What's the easiest way to disseminate information on a floor?

    mn_nurse replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    The best way that I have seen is when the manager will send a weekly email that summarizes everything we need to know. If there is a major change or a rumor that needs to be put to rest, then a...

  22. 5 hour energy drinks? Other alternatives?

    mn_nurse replied to xyra's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried the 5 or 6 hour energy drinks. I stopped using them because of the rapid HR. I now use FRS. It has very little caffeine. They can be found at Target stores. If I am out of FRS, my next...

  23. Nurses in a Government / Military Hospital??

    mn_nurse replied to austinurse2b's topic in Government, Military

    If you will be going through the Army nurse program which includes clinical time, you should have enough floor experience. I have several friends that have completed the lpn program and have found...

  24. 20 weeks pregnant, new RN grad, will they fire me

    mn_nurse replied to mdonohue's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto on not telling your future employer anything private/personal while interviewing. After you are 'officially' hired then go ahead and ask for time off for FMLA. Unfortunately some employers will...

  25. Nurse-patient ratios and team nursing

    mn_nurse replied to _melissa's topic in General Nursing

    I just transferred off of a tele floor. It was all RN's and PCA's. The maximum number of patients would be 4 (at night) Usually during the day 2-3. At the hospital they have a complex classification...