TennBSN

TennBSN

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  1. On Call Coverage

    TennBSN replied to BarbRN62's topic in PACU

    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

    TennBSN replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government, Military

    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

    TennBSN replied to bano.bsn's topic in Government, Military

    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

    TennBSN replied to ERNurseScott's topic in General Nursing

    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

    TennBSN replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    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

    TennBSN replied to snp81's topic in Government, Military

    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

    TennBSN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    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

    TennBSN posted a topic in Government, Military

    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

    TennBSN replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    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?

    TennBSN replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    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!

    TennBSN replied to juliebug's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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

    TennBSN posted a topic in PACU

    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

    TennBSN replied to TennBSN's topic in PACU

    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. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    TennBSN replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    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. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    TennBSN replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    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. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    TennBSN replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    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. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    TennBSN replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    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. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    TennBSN replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    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

    TennBSN replied to Jingjingmanila's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

    TennBSN replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    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

    TennBSN replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government, Military

    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

    TennBSN replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    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...............

    TennBSN replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    You might be a trauma nurse if you are an expert at identifying and interpreting prision

  24. Application to the AF

    TennBSN replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government, Military

    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...