I am a RN at a large level 1 trauma center in the PACU. As far as I know, ASPAN standards recommend 2 RNs for any phase I patient. A phase I patient is anyone who has general anesthesia. Since it is a...
I also have IT band problems in my right leg and it comes and goes without warning but my problem starts after a few minutes of running. I can run through the pain for about 2 miles. Don't mention any...
There is no priority between CCRN and CEN. If you work primarily in the ED you should put CEN first then CCRN (because CEN is more applicable to the area you work in). If you work in the ICU put CCRN...
I worked in a few different Trauma ICUs for about 5 years and I saw many horrible stories like the one you described. There are a few of the bad ones that I think about every now and then, the worst...
I went to the Nashville MEPS in January. It was not bad. No one was mean to me. The guy that took my blood was so funny. I think I was there at 5 am and I left at 1 pm. The process felt disorganized...
Does anyone have any ideas for CCRN recertification in Category C? Minimum requirements is 10 credits. I have 6 right now (AACN membership and TNA membership). I am at a loss as to what I can do to...
I am ICU and I have my CCRN along with TNCC and PALS and my pay will be no different than any other 1st leiutenant. My COT date is scheduled for Jan 2011. My paperwork went to the April/May boards so...
Travel nursing right now is a really difficult path to take. The jobs are VERY limited. The low number of travel jobs and the high number of applicants per job offer have made it really competitive....
I agree that you sould hold on to the ICU job for a little bit longer. Being a new grad in an ICU is overwhelming which contributes to many unhappy days at work. It does get better. I was a new grad...
What kind of scrubs do the Air Force nurses wear? Do we buy our own and if so where do we buy them and how much do they cost? If they are issued to us is it one at a time from a scrub vending machine?...
Thanks for the suggestions. I thing we might go with a line out of the a Police song . . . . "every move you make, every breath you take I'll be watching you". So far I think that is the front
My PACU wants to have t-shirts made with our hospital name and with PACU identified on it along with a slogan. Does anyone have any ideas on PACU slogans? I can't for the life of me come up with...
I don't have the private message privilages yet. Give me a few days to get that going. I reallly appreciate the info. Also, thanks for all of the advice you give on this forum. The COT info is...
Since I am not taking the bonus it will probably be the three years. If I really like being in the Air Force or decide it is time for me to pursue CRNA I will stay in and wll probably take advantage...