midinphx

midinphx BSN

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  1. Medical Waiver for Navy; PCOS

    midinphx replied to CSUnursegirl2b's topic in Government, Military

    If you weren't diagnosed with this to the best of your knowledge... You don't have it. You supply your medical history to the board. They don't have any way of viewing any medical records unless you...

  2. Amiodarone help!

    midinphx replied to Brama28's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ....and exactly how do I decide that the ordering doctor is actually an "expert consultation"?

  3. Can you go into the Air Force, Army or Navy Reserves as an OB nurse

    midinphx replied to im_an_honest_1's topic in Government, Military

    Sure, you can go in as an OB nurse - if that is the need of the branch you choose. However, you will be deployed. And not as an OB nurse. OB nurses deploy often as med/surg nurses, PACU nurses,...

  4. Critical care vs med/surg RN

    midinphx replied to staugnurse's topic in Government, Military

    So do you think you have the skills and knowledge to deploy and work ICU independently and save the lives of our wounded? I don't think a preceptorship qualifies. Nothing personal... I just want the...

  5. New nurse is stressed!! HELP!!!

    midinphx replied to Kathrynlyn0's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When I was a brand new nurse in the ER, I walked out everyday feeling like I had just Failed. I put a positive to it by making lists (sometimes I'd log it/sometimes just in my head). Journaling can...

  6. Amiodarone help!

    midinphx replied to Brama28's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Doctors are not always ACLS certified. Which means that they may not be up to date on the latest guidelines. Per the latest ACLS guidelines 300mg IVP is for dead people only - No Pulse. I find that...

  7. Need AF Active Duty Nursing Advice!!

    midinphx replied to SThomas30's topic in Government, Military

    It is really about the needs of the AF at the time. Some do stay here at SAMMC after the fellowship (often with deployment orders shortly thereafter). There aren't many places for ICU nurses to go....

  8. Need AF Active Duty Nursing Advice!!

    midinphx replied to SThomas30's topic in Government, Military

    Isn't ICU experience required for CRNA? And you don't owe them 6-8 years as an ICU nurse after the ICU fellowship. The AF ICU fellowship is 1 year long here in San Antonio. It's a good program,...

  9. Senior AFROTC Nursing Student with questions!

    midinphx replied to JaysFanKate's topic in Government, Military

    As a new grad you choose the path of OB or med/surg. Med/surg really covers almost all areas in the hospital other than specialty areas like ICU. The med/surg NTP nurses I know were placed all over...

  10. Is the military hiring?

    midinphx replied to super4's topic in Government, Military

    The healthcare recruiters don't have to lie to get their numbers up and get you in, too many qualified applicants are available. They may not tell you all the facts that you want - they aren't...

  11. Air Force Nurses- Car a hassle with COT/NTP?

    midinphx replied to nick7331's topic in Government, Military

    You will get immunizations at COT if you don't have documentation that you had them. (or if you can get out of it there, you'll get them at your duty station). When you arrive at COT, you get...

  12. Air Force Nurses- Car a hassle with COT/NTP?

    midinphx replied to nick7331's topic in Government, Military

    When I went to COT in 2010, my milage was covered. I went to TMO before and a sergeant there organized me. I had my household shipped from my home to my first base while I went to COT. I also did a...

  13. Air Force Nurses- Car a hassle with COT/NTP?

    midinphx replied to nick7331's topic in Government, Military

    I drove from Phoenix to Alabama (27hrs) then to Texas (12ish hrs). I barely used the car while at COT. But I am still glad I had it. With the car, I could take more things than what I could on a...

  14. ICU

    midinphx replied to staugnurse's topic in Government, Military

    I believe the AF won't take less than 1 year civilian service in an ICU to come in with the ICU identifier. We had one who came came in with only 6 months ICU - no lie on her part, recruiter may have...

  15. How old is "too old" to get commissioned?

    midinphx replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    I came in at 42. AF is 42 - unless you get an age waiver (fewer given now with cuts) then it is up to 47yrs. I thought I'd be the oldest person at COT - there were 48yr and 54yr old doctors. I think...

  16. The New Face of Healthcare

    midinphx replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm afraid of the reasons that people are choosing nursing. I think people hear that it is a stable pay check and jump on board. There are tons of people who care and want to do good work. I hope...

  17. Lackland AFB

    midinphx replied to heirn13's topic in Government, Military

    I don't have my kids with me here. But most families are moving up north San Antonio. Up I35 or up 281. Don't go South of 35. SeaWorld area is great - but commute would kill. I also like I10 and...

  18. Air Force Nursing

    midinphx replied to tkrigbaum's topic in Government, Military

    That old thread that is listed is the one we used while prepping for COT 2 years ago. Carolinapooh started it right after she finished COT. 42 is age limit, except with waivers up to 47-which I...

  19. What kind of shifts will I work in AF Nursing?

    midinphx replied to Bluebolt's topic in Government, Military

    Many AF nurses have little to no control over your shifts or choice in the department you work unless you have an identifier (such as ICU). Inpatient shifts are 12hours and we rotate from nights to...

  20. Need AF Active Duty Nursing Advice!!

    midinphx replied to SThomas30's topic in Government, Military

    Your RSV's will get checked off usually in a simulator lab on a training day. The nurse residency program is new. I actually just learned about it in a 3 week NSM class, most haven't heard of it yet...

  21. Medication Mistake

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

    Congrats on your first mistake!! It wasn't really a mistake worth even mentioning though. So some meds got wasted - worse things happen (besides it is just as easy as accidentally spilling your...

  22. Need AF Active Duty Nursing Advice!!

    midinphx replied to SThomas30's topic in Government, Military

    ICU is very appropriate on an ADP. Let your Chief nurse know that you would love the opportunity to go to the fellowship, but exude how happy you are to be there as a med-surg nurse right now! I...

  23. Need AF Active Duty Nursing Advice!!

    midinphx replied to SThomas30's topic in Government, Military

    Your preceptorship in school in no way is acceptable as ICU fully qualified in the AF. Compare that to: The ICU course is year long and they work to learn ICU at least 40hrs a week. I'm sure there...

  24. Need AF Active Duty Nursing Advice!!

    midinphx replied to SThomas30's topic in Government, Military

    Wow! You are ambitious! Congrats on Alaska, I'm hoping to get that as my next duty station. I'm AD. I work in the ICU. As far a work schedules, you can expect to work 7 shifts every 2 weeks...

  25. Military nursing.. Need advice/info!!

    midinphx replied to kayteeRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I would simply add that commissioning in the military should not be considered just because you can't find a job. This is not just a job; it is a lifestyle and and career choice. Many people don't...