midinphx

midinphx BSN

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  1. Doubts about age...

    midinphx replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    Carolinapooh, Why?? What would have been different if you had been younger? What were your age related

  2. Pre-nursing student asks, should I get the BSN?

    midinphx replied to frnzy's topic in Government, Military

    Get a job as a nursing assistant in the VA or otherwise. Most hospitals around here have a education benefit. Our hospital pays up to $5,600 a year for education - catch is you owe them time, but...

  3. Switching to Critical Care

    midinphx replied to rpw4031's topic in Critical Care

    There are critical care courses out there which are amazingly helpful in learning the essentials in ICU. It might help you look more dedicated and selfmotivated if you took one now, despite not...

  4. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    midinphx replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    I worked passed my due date. I worked until 11pm the day before I went in to be induced at 6a. I just remember how back my feet

  5. COT dates/assignments update, kind of

    midinphx replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Mobro, Thanks for the tidbit. I saw my recruiter yesterday. He's been harassing the higher ups about it too. He also related that he spoke to another recruiter that had even more waiting and in...

  6. COT/Stationing Assignments from November Boards!!!!

    midinphx replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    There is a RUMOR (so take it with a grain of salt), that there is going to be an extra board to muddle through the deluge of applicants so they can get to us qualified RN's. I think that most of us...

  7. COT/Stationing Assignments from November Boards!!!!

    midinphx replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to NurseJess!!! I heard from our shared recruiter that NursJess is getting her commission tomorrow!!! How exciting!!! My recruiter says none of his qualified RN's who were in the November...

  8. January 2010 AF Boards

    midinphx replied to Bella86's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not quite in your exact shoes. I've been at this process for months. I was in the November board and I still don't have an acceptance or any word. The process has been slowed down related to a...

  9. Frustrated and REALLY need to VENT right now!!!

    midinphx replied to fitRNpic's topic in Government, Military

    Don't get me wrong, I think all the services are worth joining. I liked my time in the Army. I have only been to a couple medical facilities. Luke AFB is nice (but no ICU for me to work at). An...

  10. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

    midinphx replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    I did 9 years ER and now I've done ICU for 5 years. I hear remarks the ICU makes about the ER nurses. I can usually stick up for the ER nurse and redirect the ICU nurse about what she preceives....

  11. Long...but HELP!

    midinphx replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    i looked up sexual harrassment and found: "according to a current issues update from the [color=#3366cc]u.s. equal employment opportunity commission (eeoc), sexual harassment occurs, "when submission...

  12. Middle aged men are such babies!!

    midinphx replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I have given up that fight about whether the patient needs the pain med or not. If they ask and it's ordered, I just give it. We nurses know that a motrin would do the job and the patient is being a...

  13. Long...but HELP!

    midinphx replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    You have a sexual harrassment suit. Document what happens and when with the patient. Document who you took the problem to and what was/was not done (basically, all you just said here.). You're goal...

  14. Frustrated and REALLY need to VENT right now!!!

    midinphx replied to fitRNpic's topic in Government, Military

    I was stationed Miesau Army Depot, West Germany for 3 years. Around that area is alot of military bases, army and air force. We spent alot of time at Ramstein AFB (it is the base across the autoban...

  15. What to do???

    midinphx replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Keep it to yourself. They don't really have the right to know other than safety, but you will watch out for that yourself (think x-ray and germs - pregnant women supposedly higher risk for h1n1)....

  16. Frustrated and REALLY need to VENT right now!!!

    midinphx replied to fitRNpic's topic in Government, Military

    rnpic, I just want to say congrats on loosing the weight! That part got lost in all these posts and I know what a huge accomplishment that is! I'm prior service Army too. I know exactly why you...

  17. Air Force November Board Results

    midinphx replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, firefiter..... It's going to be a few months! lol. There, you feel better? (sorry, my sad attempt at humor). I figure for me, January is out. Recruiter had nothing today, none of his waiting...

  18. To everyone who just heard about their AF acceptance

    midinphx replied to firefiter61's topic in Government, Military

    I have my CCRN which proves I am qualified for ICU. I am not sure what other things prove that you are

  19. Air Force November Board Results

    midinphx replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Mobro, I know how you feel. It 4pm and for some strange reason I thought I'd hear something by now! lol. I'm as impatient as you to get

  20. Air Force November Board Results

    midinphx replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Mobro, Don't let the wait lessen your enthusiasm. You're so upbeat! At least you do know you're in. I haven't heard anything. They have to get all the accepted people thru COT and to their...

  21. air force nursing questions

    midinphx replied to jeanette21's topic in Government, Military

    I'm 14 years experience, have my CCRN advance certification, and a master's degree. That will buy me a captain

  22. Air Force November Board Results

    midinphx replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    I know that, but when I started this process back in May, we had originally thought we'd go for the October COT! Now it is looking too late even for January. I truly wasn't expecting this. I'm ok...

  23. Army Nursing Board

    midinphx replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    I was enlisted Army for just 3 years. I am applying for Air Force as a nurse now. If it is any consolation, we waiting for AF reply is just as frustrating and long a process! It is just the way the...

  24. Thought of something else that was good for COT and any other commissioning folks

    midinphx replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I'm writing all this advice down! If you think of any more, I'll listen.

  25. Air Force Board Results

    midinphx replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Here's a logistics question. Did you drive to COT or fly? Then when did you get household packed up and report to new assignment? Do I find a place first or come home and get my stuff inbetween...