midinphx

midinphx BSN

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  1. Duty Stations

    midinphx replied to Hungry4Success's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah Adam!!! I know it's tough to wait. Glad you finally have your answer. I'm still waiting. And I was one that had been told January like you all. It'll all work out eventually.

  2. Reserves requirements

    midinphx replied to baker1bv's topic in Government, Military

    Absolutely. You are not going to waste the recruiter's time. If you go to the military websites it'll tell you minimal requirements. Just so you know, it is long process. You don't show up and sign...

  3. COT dates/assignments update, kind of

    midinphx replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    I got to go fillout some more paperwork today. Yes, again. :grn: lol. My recruiter says that I should know something in 2-3 weeks. Gee, that's only like 3 months later than I expected an answer!...

  4. OBLC March/ I got my orders!!!!!!!

    midinphx replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats!!! How exciting. :) I still have my original dog tags that have my wrong blood type on them.

  5. Duty Stations

    midinphx replied to Hungry4Success's topic in Government, Military

    Gee, if they let you out of VA, can I have your spot? That's #1 on my list. lol. But seriously, why don't you like

  6. White Boards

    midinphx replied to Zippy Head's topic in General Nursing

    The date. What the patient likes to be called (especially if they can't speak for themselves or have confusion issues). Some like to write what the patient's goal for the day is (use IS 10x/hour....

  7. Nurses who served in the Vietnam War

    midinphx replied to SCP-RN-96's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org/bibliog.php check out this

  8. ICU interview-Clinical scenarios

    midinphx replied to babbu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think from a new grad, they don't necessarily need a text book correct answer for a scenario. We know new grads need support. I would say always go back to your ABC's if you don't specifically...

  9. A couple of questions for Army folks ...

    midinphx replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    When I enlisted at age 18, I was all alone. I have no idea why my mom didn't come. But I remember everything about that few moments when I rose my hand. This time when I swear in, my kids will be...

  10. Orientation extended...

    midinphx replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that each case is individual. Don't compare that new grad to your friend. Each has strengths and weakness. We older folks seem sooo much slower than the younger ones, often simply because...

  11. no wash cloths!!!!

    midinphx replied to NurseEmRN's topic in General Nursing

    They took away our wipes! We used to use the nice babywipe like bath kits. But some people were tossing them in the hopper and clogging them up. They went back to old fashion washcloths to save the...

  12. Afraid to switch specialties

    midinphx replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I worked ER for 11years before I changed to critical care. I took a class and had an incredible mentor. It was really scary to make a change out of my comfort zone. But the best decision I ever...

  13. Not sure how I'm going to survive

    midinphx replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up with a single mom who always struggled. We didn't have great vacations or eat out. We played board games and went to parks and ate noodles. I had a great childhood with my mom. You are...

  14. Losing weight for the military

    midinphx replied to dancer_meggs's topic in Government, Military

    I would look around for local "boot camp" group fitness activities. They are often in parks or schools and are less costly. Do check out the credentials of the instructor. Often you pay upfront for...

  15. Exp. RN looking to move

    midinphx replied to pugluvr310's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I live in the NW valley. Arrowhead area. I love this area. It's close to the freeway to go up north (Flagstaff is 2 hours away with snow to visit and some great hiking trails in Oak Creek Canyon...

  16. Exp. RN looking to move

    midinphx replied to pugluvr310's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The phoenix metro area has many towns interconnected. To name a few: There is Glendale in the west. Surprise. peoria. in the east there are chandler, higley, mesa in the middle is phoenix,...

  17. My first code... ever

    midinphx replied to ishootu's topic in General Nursing

    I remember clearly my first code. It was 16 years ago. Some things do stick around and bug us for awhile. Talking about it and don't keep it bottled up was a great thing to do with this post. As...

  18. Can/should I haggle with the recruiter?

    midinphx replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    surromom, tell us where you are. Maybe one of us knows how you can get hold of your regional recruiter. and what branch you are looking

  19. Should I apply before I graduate to AF? Or do you have to have degree in hand?

    midinphx replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    ksk, get in there now. There is more paperwork than one can possibly imagine. Start getting it all together and see a recruiter now. Ensure you find a nursing recruiter. I started this process in...

  20. Exp. RN looking to move

    midinphx replied to pugluvr310's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Phoenix is a real city. I have never seen a scorpion in my home life other than at the zoo or some guy brings to the ER for identification. I have never had a snake in my home. My big problem is...

  21. Can/should I haggle with the recruiter?

    midinphx replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    I've changed my mind..... DO haggle (then those of us impatiently waiting one of those valued

  22. COT class 10-03

    midinphx replied to nursemel09's topic in Government, Military

    Guess what?! Someone on the board has actually looked at my packet. Finally. I know this, because they asked for more paperwork!!! lol. They want my release from inactive reserves, not just my...

  23. Can/should I haggle with the recruiter?

    midinphx replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    Maybe I was too harsh. sorry. Maybe you have no experience with military and don't realize that everything is uniform. Recruiters aren't trying to save military money by buying you for the cheapest...

  24. January Board

    midinphx replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck! I'm still waiting for the November board. Most people from who were still waiting in the the Nov board heard 2 weeks ago. We had mostly expected to go in January Cot. Now I don't care...

  25. Can/should I haggle with the recruiter?

    midinphx replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    You are not buying a car. You are committing your life to our country for your term of commitment. You are approaching with the wrong