LT Dave

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1. New to VA Nursing

   LT Dave replied to Rhonda V's topic in Government, Military

   Hi, I am in Miami VISN 8. Been at Buffalo VA also. I LOVE my job and working here. Here are some things to remember. Incidents creat policy Every one I know who has ever left the VA system always come...

2. So I've decided...

   LT Dave replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

   At 21 you can't be burned out-- maybe very frustrated. Nursing has so many different areas to work it. You need to find your nich in life. Once you have some experience you can gert out of the patient...

3. Critical care experience before ER?

   LT Dave replied to supernova004's topic in Emergency

   I happen to be an ICU RN who is now in the ER. My experience has given me a great advantage over the rest of the staff. There are now 3 of us who worked in the SICU and MICU before going ER and we...

4. Question for Military Nurses--esp. Army

   LT Dave replied to leisa22's topic in Government, Military

   Well if hubby is ARMY and he likes it you may like it also. If you went Airforce and he was ARMY you two would NEVER be together again. Good

5. Blue to Green!

   LT Dave replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

   Air Force to the ARMY? Now I've heard everything...(from a Navy

6. Questions for Navy Reservists

   LT Dave replied to jhowirn's topic in Government, Military

   In The Navy Reserves you are requiered to pass the PRT every 6 month. It is up to you to keep the fat off and stay in shape. The Navy can't force you but can toss you out. Believe me it can be a big...

7. For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

   LT Dave replied to live4today's topic in Government, Military

   Great post BUT the Navy and Air Force Offer the SAME oppertunities, not sure about the age waiver but all else is the

8. Question for Military Nurses--esp. Army

   LT Dave replied to leisa22's topic in Government, Military

   Not sure about the ARMY but in the Navy there is NO bonus after the original one, if offered. Once an officer it is for life, no expiration. If you want out in three years you resign your commission....

9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   LT Dave replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   My friend an RT told me she had this room her and another RT would rest during their break late at night.. The male RT, Donald, was sitting across a table from her with his head resting on his folded...

10. Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    LT Dave replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well you are not too old. Law enforcement and health care are very different fields. I never had a problem with the role as "male nurse" I make very good $$ and get to do exciting things. I never...

11. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LT Dave replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I had this rocket scientist call and tell me he bit his tongue and what should he do? After assuring him that salt water and mouth wash guargle would be good he called an hour later and still was...

12. Feeling out of place in scrubs

    LT Dave replied to Antelope's topic in Men in Nursing

    When I was a student me and my buddy both wore white Dickies pants and white polo shirts with a military style white belt with the bright brass buckel. We also had black hemostate and scissor holders...

13. Required to wear girly scrubs

    LT Dave replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

14. Required to wear girly scrubs

    LT Dave replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Shows the dirt? How about blood, urine, feces, secreations, IV fluids. Ever in a CODE before? Things tend to get very

15. Required to wear girly scrubs

    LT Dave replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would not wear that girlie scrubs. Wear a nice set of normal male colored scrubs and if any one give you trouble file an EEO complaint! I have a BLACK pair I wear in the ICU and ER on weekends. I do...