SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Father of a nursing student needs advice

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Keane68's topic in General Nursing

    No offense, OP, but that "I need some me time" line is a leisure of childhood. It doesn't typically work well in the adult world, especially in healthcare as previously noted. I went from 17 years of...
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    C. Diff in the hallways!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to dubspot's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do you have an infection control officer at your facility? I'd start there. I checked on a quick google search and it seems that if they're cleared to roam by IC, they should be OK. As I would...
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    Consents for Chemotherapy

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Laura420's topic in Oncology

    Heck yes! Usually, patients are consented for their entire treatment regimen together. If you're changing a drug or therapy, you have them re-sign for what they'll be receiving with the corrected...
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    Would you give PRN percocet and scheduled Oxycodone together?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to lunaro16's topic in Patient Medications

    Depending on what she was admitted for and her pain level, yes, it could easily be acceptable to give both meds together, even if the Oxy was a short-acting drug. I used to work inpatient oncology....
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    How personal can I be with a recruiter?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to CticuRN95's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agree with PP. Remember, a recruiter is never your friend, and your interactions with them should reflect a professional relationship. As long as you can relate your experience without breaking that...
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    Navy Nurse with GED

    SoldierNurse22 replied to chanel100's topic in Quality Improvement

    Government / Military Nursing Please visit this section of All Nurses to read responses from nurses who are in the service. Before I say anything else, I want to harp on this point: please learn to...
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    NewGradRNBSNWifeMom Questions

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Lillian11's topic in Government, Military

    Very happy to help! All the best to
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    NewGradRNBSNWifeMom Questions

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Lillian11's topic in Government, Military

    Not a bad idea. Some folks wait until their kids are older to join, though there are many, many AN members on this board that can vouch for how difficult separation--specifically due to...
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    NewGradRNBSNWifeMom Questions

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Lillian11's topic in Government, Military

    If you are against being away from your family, the service is not for you. First, given your current status, you will probably need minimally 2 years of experience in a desirable specialty to be...
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    Do you enjoy being a nurse?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to LPNalltheway's topic in General Nursing

    It can be very difficult. Thankfully, I work with a group of nurses and physicians that respect each other. When people start stepping on each other's toes, it's culturally acceptable to call them...
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    2 VA interviews, not hired

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

    Chances are, you've not done anything wrong. How many years of experience do you have? The odds are kinda stacked against
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    2 VA interviews, not hired

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

    Veterans get preference in the VA hiring system. If they're disabled, they get double the points, so yes, if you're competing with vets for the job, chances are slim that you'll get it. If, for some...
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    Why your local physician group is wary of hiring a new graduate nurse practitioner

    SoldierNurse22 replied to chillnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow. Equating the nurse to the custodian? That pretty much says it all,
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    Where Can A 17 Year Old Work?!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to agarc628's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You might look into a nursing home/long term care facility, but I think most places require that you've passed high school before they'll hire you as a
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    questions on if im making the right career choices with nursing?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Nurseintraining712's topic in Nursing Career

    First off, getting a job in healthcare nowadays is rough, regardless of your level of licensure. You may want to work in peds, but realistically, that may not happen. The elderly comprise the great...
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    No matter how stressful tests are, DO NOT do this!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to efda2rn's topic in General Students

    She might also consider investing in
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    Pending Felony??!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to tullos83's topic in General Nursing

    It's the only reasonable thing to do whilst rendering my best Popeye
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    RN

    SoldierNurse22 replied to dragmarc's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If you're not getting blood from a PICC line but it still flushes, you could have a fibrin sheath over the end that's preventing blood return but still allowing it to flush... OR You could also have a...
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    Enlisting Active Duty after CRNA school?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jimmy2015's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'll try to lay off for a bit, Dranger. I tend to enjoy reading your posts as they frequently contain the double-shot of reality that is so sadly lacking in this day and
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    Pending Felony??!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to tullos83's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...I was hoping the hat/squinty eye combo would conceal my true
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    How can I be confident in clinical?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to detrelibre's topic in General Students

    I have a phrase for you. "Fake it till you make it". Fake knowledge? No. Fake the ability to do something you can't? No. Fake self-confidence and enthusiasm until you actually get some (which may...
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    What happens when they leave the ICU?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Tifftazia's topic in MICU, SICU

    We had long-termers who would frequently come in to see us. It's a double-edged sword, though. Just because someone's recovered doesn't mean they'll stay that way (oncology wards...
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    No matter how stressful tests are, DO NOT do this!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to efda2rn's topic in General Students

    I know. So hard to find a decent bomb threat
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    Pending Felony??!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to tullos83's topic in General Nursing

    First, if that's your real photo you're using as your avatar, take it down. AN is designed to be an anonymous forum, but especially with a case against you, the last thing you need is someone to...
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    Considering a career as a RN in the military?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to RainbowHead's topic in Government, Military

    Also, as a side note, if you go enlisted first, you have absolutely no guarantee that you'll be slotted into a medical MOS, no matter what you're in college for. If you want to enlist, enlist because...