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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 recommendation I guess your nursing leaders can i...

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 COT.

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 knee pain to anyone especially since it does not ...

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 first. If you work in both areas equally then it r...

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 being a 16 year old girl that was water skiing and ...

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 and we were hearded around from one thing to anothe...

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 fulfill this requirement.

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? How can we wear our hair (ponytail vs bun)? What ...

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 January COT may be full now. I am hoping to get mo...

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. Many jobs listings come with stipulations, most of ...

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 that started in the ICU so I really know what it fe...

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 anything. Anyone have any ideas?

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 runner.

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 priceless!

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 of a resign bonus at that time. I was just informed...

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 go to COT in August. I am probably going to decli...

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 mention it again. Also, the April/May boards are ...

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 be vary wary of joining and signing any paperwork....

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 difficult.

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 stressful.

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 new knowledge. i never pass up an opportunity to le...

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 life on hold for that long but i try not to compla...

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

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 think about advancement to icu or er or becoming a ...