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  1. On Call Coverage

    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...
  2. US Air Force COT 11-02

    I will be there too. Going to San Antonio after COT. I have not comissioned yet but I have also heard that will happen a few weeks before
  3. Air Force life

    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...
  4. CCRN, CEN or CEN, CCRN

    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...
  5. The trauma I cant let go of

    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...
  6. Going to MEPS

    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...
  7. CCRN recertification help

    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...
  8. Air Force scrub uniform

    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?...
  9. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    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...
  10. any reputable travel angencies?

    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....
  11. Help! I need advice!

    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...
  12. PACU catch phrase

    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...
  13. PACU catch phrase

    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
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. My paperwork went to the April boards and I just found out I am in. I am assigned to Lackland. I was told if I want the bonus I will have to wait to go to COT in Jan 2011. If I decline the bonus I can...
  17. I just found out that for FY2010 there is no more money for the bonus or the student loan repayment. I am sure someone on this site mentioned it but just in case some missed the post I thought I would...
  18. i am curious to know the answer to maverickemt's question. my paperwork will be seen by the board this month. if i am told i am selected and they don't give me any details about the start date i will...
  19. Took NCLEXRN April 1. Stopped around 80-85

    Everyone I know that had a test stop in the 80's (myself included) passed the test. The last 10 questions I answered before the test cut off seemed really
  20. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    Wow Midinphx! That is a busy day. I wouldn't know from personal experience since I have never gotten married. I hope you were able to enjoy the wedding even though the process was
  21. Air Force NTP

    if i were in your shoes i would take the course. since you will have some nursing experience it might not be as challenging as if you were a new grad but you will most definitely leave with a lot of...
  22. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    my paperwork is in for this coming april 27th board for fully qualified. i anticipate a very long wait to hear anything and i will be shocked if i go to cot in 2010. it is very frustrating to have my...
  23. You might be a trauma nurse if...............

    You might be a trauma nurse if you are an expert at identifying and interpreting prision
  24. Application to the AF

    to answer the questions about short term/long term goals something you might want to consider including in your answers are educational advancement. if you just graduated or work on a med/surg floor...