rghbsn

rghbsn BSN, RN

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  1. in the process of becoming an air force nurse!

    rghbsn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    That's cool, then. Never saw that happen in the Marine Corps. It's also nice because once you serve the IRR time, you don't have to do it again. Passing on new knowledge isn't argumentative...glad to...

  2. in the process of becoming an air force nurse!

    rghbsn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    IRR time does not count towards years of service for pay nor retirement. DEP time counts towards time in

  3. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    rghbsn replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    Well, I know they'll be recycled...they will give them a few opportunities to graduate. But I don't know how they can keep them in as an officer of the AF if they can't pass officer training. I would...

  4. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    rghbsn replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    If you don't graduate COT, you don't stay in the AF...which means you don't get any kind of

  5. How to begin?

    rghbsn replied to Mzjez's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    While I understand your point, I have also seen poor pt. outcomes simply because MD's read a NY Post article and then decide it's "too dangerous" to transport the pt. by air. Then you can't talk them...

  6. How to begin?

    rghbsn replied to Mzjez's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Interesting links, Rio...not sure how they fit into this thread, though. I would also like to point out that statistics can very easily be manipulated to make them fit how you want into your articles....

  7. Shut off at 79 questions.

    rghbsn replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! Contratulations,

  8. Shut off at 79 questions.

    rghbsn replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    Well, did you feel like you knew most of the answers? Or did you leave feeling like you were just tested on a subject you've never studied? You just completed nursing school...if you feel like you...

  9. How to do a Commissioning Ceremony?

    rghbsn replied to Spencer2002's topic in Government, Military

    I plan on having my father at mine...preferably in uniform so that he can be the first one to salute me, LOL. I'll make sure to give him the dollar he's supposed to get for it. I agree that it's very...

  10. My orders came today!!

    rghbsn replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Awesome! Congratulations, and have fun! It'd be nice to hear how your experience at COT goes if you don't mind posting some info on here when you get done... Hope to cross paths with you at some...

  11. Any AF January COT hopefuls out there?

    rghbsn replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    Bart, the process is not fast at all if you have no waivers...with an injury to deal with, it will slow it down even more. DO NOT get discouraged! If this is what you want to do, just stay dilligent,...

  12. Questions about the Air Force

    rghbsn replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    Nice post, Little Greek... To clarify, the IRR (Inactive Ready Reserves) is an additional 4 years generally added to all 4 year contracts. Most 6 year contracts will leave you with only a 2 year IRR....

  13. Any AF January COT hopefuls out there?

    rghbsn replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    I'll be going to a reserve unit at Pope AFB in Fayetteville, NC. I am a former Marine, military brat that has lived many places from NC to D.C. to Hawaii and Okinawa. I have been a nurse for 7 years,...

  14. in the process of becoming an air force nurse!

    rghbsn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    I would like to reiterate what The Little Greek has stated about the physical aspect...start walking/jogging/running NOW! Look online and find a couch to run training plan. If you can do the run/push...

  15. Any AF January COT hopefuls out there?

    rghbsn replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    I am waiting on word as well...we'll see what's available. Sooner is better in my book,

  16. Confused

    rghbsn replied to boogurll's topic in Government, Military

    Just another option to throw out there... I don't know where you live, but many military hospitals will hire civillian nurses as well. Then you don't have to join to help care for the country's...

  17. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    rghbsn replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    You were likely told that you couldn't go until after January because there are only so many school seats available. There are more recruits than there are seats, so they just keep getting pushed...

  18. Overdoses

    rghbsn replied to HeatherISU's topic in MICU, SICU

    Excellent post by matt2401. Don't forget the ever-popular GCS score and the mantra: less than 8, intubate. Apnea for 10-15 seconds on a regular basis is never good...if it's a OSA situation, you can...

  19. Being called off.

    rghbsn replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    Our units and floors have low census rules that put nurses on call...so they call whoever is next on the list (same idea most of the above posts have) and ask if they want call. If nobody wants it,...

  20. Swan freestyle: Does Mean PAP Exist?

    rghbsn replied to sonnyluv's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This newer formula corrects mean pressures for HR as well...which is more acurate with the changes in filling times that effect C.O. : DP + [0.33 + (HR x 0.0012)] x [sP] where DP is diastolic...

  21. How to begin?

    rghbsn replied to Mzjez's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Most programs are looking for at least 5 years of experience in either ED/ICU/trauma or some combination of them. Each program is different, so if you have an area in mind, talking to a member of the...