SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Antimicrobial PICCs with anticoagulant?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    That's still weird. We used those PICC lines when I worked hem/onc, too. Chlorhexadine is the standard for cleansing the site during dressing changes. We never had an issue with bleeding at the...
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    Things people say/think

    SoldierNurse22 replied to KelRN215's topic in Oncology

    Probably. That was the study where medical professionals allowed syphilis to advance unhindered under the pretense of "treating" the infected men. This was done to study the long-term consequences...
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    Hypoglycemia

    SoldierNurse22 replied to JenniferG rN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    A blood sugar of 7? As in, 7mg/dL? Uhmmm..no. Maybe they're just barely alive, but they're certainly not sitting up and talking to you. Hypoglycemia tends to manifest symptomatically anywhere from...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    How long does your classmate really think he can get by fooling his nursing instructors and clinical preceptors into thinking he's a flight paramedic if he actually isn't? Do you realize how fast...
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    Things people say/think

    SoldierNurse22 replied to KelRN215's topic in Oncology

    Shades of Tuskegee, just when you think you've heard it
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    Navy Reserves and Post 9/11 Bill Questions

    SoldierNurse22 replied to dfh5075's topic in Government, Military

    OP, you'd best go to the source: https://www.navyreserve.com/benefits/training-education.html This page contains information on all the benefits that you could potentially earn through your service in...
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    Acidic Posting

    SoldierNurse22 replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in General Nursing

    Would you prefer that posts be more basic, then? Sorry, I can't resist a pun. Back to your point, OP. Honestly, I empathize. I also tend to take things pretty seriously at first glance. I think I...
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    How will a "General Discharge" from the military affect my chances of employment?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to NationalGuardNurse's topic in Government, Military

    I don't disagree. It isn't that I don't understand the point Ruas was making. I was simply trying to highlight what I believed to be the perspective of the OP. Right now, the question of the future...
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    army civilian nursing, license question

    SoldierNurse22 replied to sarryRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you do need to have a current license in the state in which you're employed as a DOD civilian RN. The military rules don't apply to the DOD civilian
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    Absn with army reserve

    SoldierNurse22 replied to keegs13's topic in Government, Military

    Chances are slim. Even an "internal transfer" from one branch of the Army to another will be tough. The ANC is full up and not looking to take on folks without experience. As such, the military...
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    difficult family members refusing meds for patient

    SoldierNurse22 replied to ivplease's topic in Patient Medications

    If a family member doesn't have any legal grounds to dictate the patient's wishes, then I would absolutely proceed according to the orders of the physician in an effort to restore normal function,...
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    Trying to find a career with chronically ill kids.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to desereelynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your desire to educate and treat them would absolutely point to nursing as a good option. The problem you'd have is that the market is extremely competitive for new nurses nowadays, and that's not to...
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    How will a "General Discharge" from the military affect my chances of employment?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to NationalGuardNurse's topic in Government, Military

    FWIW, we refer to it as "the civilian side". When you're in, the service is one's "real world". Also, it's noteworthy (and perhaps a bit ironic given your post) that the military sees a much higher...
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    genetic alterations

    SoldierNurse22 replied to gemmanuel7's topic in Oncology

    I can sense your relief. I hope mine is palpable as well, internet connection
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    Psychology and Sociology related to mental health HELP!!!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to 81shelbay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Based on what you wrote above, you seem to have a decent grasp on it. It's really just different angles of approach to the same issue, as I'm sure you're aware. Looking at a problem from different...
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    genetic alterations

    SoldierNurse22 replied to gemmanuel7's topic in Oncology

    I'll have to do that. I'd apologize to the OP for a massive threadjack, but something tells me they were hoping we'd just give them answers, and in the event that no one does their work for them,...
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    Med Aides and First RN Position

    SoldierNurse22 replied to kaydensmom01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I worked at a large military hospital, they were training their corpsmen to pass meds. I absolutely refused to relinquish such a huge variable in my patients' health to unlicensed assistive...
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    Wedding Band

    SoldierNurse22 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I never did, though some people recommended it. Honestly, if patients/coworkers are going to hit on you, usually a wedding band won't deter that kind of attention from that kind of person. Case in...
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    Can I apply to jobs for units I have never been in?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Nonetheless's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You'll never work there if you don't apply! How will you get experience there unless you actually get hired? It's worth seeing if you get a
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    genetic alterations

    SoldierNurse22 replied to gemmanuel7's topic in Oncology

    Wow. I just googled Ingrid Bergman and you're not kidding! They could be
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    Evidence-Based Practice by Nurses for Nurses: Encouraging Waiting Spontaneous Labor

    SoldierNurse22 replied to AHRQ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Agreed. The studies I cited all deal with low-risk populations who were not determined to need any additional monitoring during
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    Evidence-Based Practice by Nurses for Nurses: Encouraging Waiting Spontaneous Labor

    SoldierNurse22 replied to AHRQ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've always wanted to see info on that, too, so I looked it up! Maternal position, labor, and comfort Effects of Sitting Position on Uterine Activity During Labor : Obstetrics & Gynecology Labor...
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    Tell an instructor how to teach better.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to tulip5's topic in General Students

    That's a really good set of questions. I'd argue that it varies by student. Some students intuitively "get" critical thinking. Some need to learn it over time. But of course, a solid base in theory...
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    Psychology and Sociology related to mental health HELP!!!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to 81shelbay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What exactly are you trying to apply from psych/soc to your practice? I'm afraid you may need to be a bit more specific. As nurses, we don't diagnose of course, but you can use tools to screen for...
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    genetic alterations

    SoldierNurse22 replied to gemmanuel7's topic in Oncology

    Actually, it's Grace Kelly. I've been told that I look like her. I had no idea what kind of compliment had been paid me until I googled her in