LT Dave

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...

  16. PDA use

    LT Dave replied to Heartman's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds interesting but $64 for software sounds a bit

  17. PDA use

    LT Dave replied to Heartman's topic in MICU, SICU

    I got mine off of ebay for $100, a treo 300. These went for $300 a year

  18. PDA in the ER

    LT Dave replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    very very smart nurse! i will have to pay more attention to my adobe acrobat

  19. PDA in the ER

    LT Dave replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    Get a good cover for it. I have tossed mine across the room and it still works. Just don't get it wet at all! A leather or immatation one which has a little padding to

  20. PDA in the ER

    LT Dave replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    HEy thats what I call mine; My Brain Extension. Programs I run are epocretes, ACLS, Palm EKG, MedCalc...ICU RN over here. Advise: Want to save some $$$$$$? Buy your PDA from Ebay! I am waiting for my...

  21. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    LT Dave replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    You can do very well depending where you work. Keep away from poor county and Catholic hospitals. Get specialized in ANYTHING but floor nursing. Out here in S. Florida people make about $40 an hour....

  22. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    LT Dave replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    You can do very well depending where you work. Keep away from poor county and Catholic hospitals. Get specialized in ANYTHING but floor nursing. Out here in S. Florida people make about $40 an hour....

  23. Flushing Ports

    LT Dave replied to nightingale's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, we use just saline no reason to heperinize a

  24. Flushing Ports

    LT Dave replied to nightingale's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, we use just saline no reason to heperinize a

  25. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

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

    Corpsman for the USCG 4 yrs active, 2 reserves. Current Critical Care VA Nurse 11 yrs. Current USNR Officer Nurse Core O3 I love the VA and the Navy, and am very lucky to be part of both.