SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Caring as Facade profession

    SoldierNurse22 replied to souleater11's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Most go to nursing school for the big bucks? Did you take a suvey? At any rate, you gotta feel sorry for them, thinking they're gonna get some mythical amount of money as a nurse in today's...
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    Being a nurse with a belly button piercing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Krista123's topic in General Students

    True, but usually the initial ring used at piercing
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    Issues w/staff

    SoldierNurse22 replied to momo_2013's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to choose one of the following courses of action ASAP: 1. Find a backbone and stop letting these people bully you. -Report the elder abuse as you are a mandated reporter, not just to your...
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    Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Excellent article, Ruby. Definitely touches a nerve. While scanning meds MAY prevent errors, I've also seen it fail and cause errors by default. The barcode wasn't right. The dose was scanned under...
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    Need advice...job interview in 3 days!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Cathyd241's topic in Oncology

    No problem! Hope everything goes well for you!
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    Being a nurse with a belly button piercing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Krista123's topic in General Students

    Try not to let it get infected. Otherwise, it'll be
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    Joining the military as a nurse

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jvacc's topic in Government, Military

    Part of being an adult is doing your research. The military's goal is to recruit, plain and simple. It's hardly their job to make sure you like what you're doing. They do their best to weed out the...
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    Need advice...job interview in 3 days!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Cathyd241's topic in Oncology

    If asked the dreaded question -- "We have several other more experienced applicants that have already applied to this position. Why should we hire you?" -- I'd answer something like this: "While I...
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    WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I dunno...we'll see. How's that for you? :) I'd like to first start working in the specialty I'm interested in. Whether or not I pursue my NP after seeing what that's like depends on the cost, the...
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    Joining the military as a nurse

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jvacc's topic in Government, Military

    Not a bad idea in theory, but do you realize the amount of money put into training recruits? It's not smart business for the military to invest time, money and effort into training new...
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    Is working as a CNA a good idea?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Dre'Laynna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many nursing students work as CNAs during school. Depending on your state, you may be eligible to test for your CNA after you've completed a certain amount of time in your nursing school studies....
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    Confused with Nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to lyfhckr's topic in California Nursing

    Happy to help. Everyone has those days where they wonder if they can do it. Personally, though I have had difficult days, I've never found myself crying in the supply closet, regretting or...
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    "You've got the wrong Mary" ... A Vent About Rude Doctors

    SoldierNurse22 replied to annie.rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yessss...exactly. I loved it when some cocky intern/resident mouthed off to a nurse on my old ward and found themselves up to their armpits in doo doo when they turned around to see the (nurse)...
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    CNA/PCT - What's the difference?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    A CNA -- certified nurse assistant -- is trained and certified in the very basic skills of nursing care. They are certified at the state level. A PCT -- patient care technician -- has no such...
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    I CAN'T HANDLE my patient load....

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, you're really got 3 options: 1. Quit your current job and look for a new one. 2. Stay at your current job while you look for a new one. 3. Suck it up and deal with it at your current place of...
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    Joining the military as a nurse

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jvacc's topic in Government, Military

    Not at all. I don't think it's fair that people sugar-coat the military life. If you have honestly evaluated your life and you feel you can swallow all of those sacrifices without choking, then all...
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    Eating on the run in pt care

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a bit of a chocoholic, so I've really only gone with the organic chocolate one with any consistency. I would imagine the protein bars vs the energy bars would be your healthiest choice if you can...
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    Confused with Nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to lyfhckr's topic in California Nursing

    If you're wavering on nursing because you don't want to get your feelings hurt, then you're wasting your time. ANY job where you deal with people, be it nursing, physical therapy, or working as a...
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    Eating on the run in pt care

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cliff bars and yogurt are pretty awesome. Apples and trail mix are my high-end pogey
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    Joining the military as a nurse

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jvacc's topic in Government, Military

    Both active duty and reserves are very selective right now. Most branches are requiring BSN with varying years of experience. The military has many, many, many locations that are remote and rural...
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    "You've got the wrong Mary" ... A Vent About Rude Doctors

    SoldierNurse22 replied to annie.rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is one of the differences between military and civilian nursing that worries me. In the service, I'm called Lieutenant Soldiernurse. Rank, Last name. Pretty easy. The docs are either Doctor...
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    Is it awkward bathing, dressing and wiping patients?

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

    Being "touchy-feely" is hardly a job requirement. In fact, it's frequently a drawback. Your obligation to your patient isn't to be touchy-feely. Many patients won't want that anyway...that's what...
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    Please I need everyone to come to my rescue!!!

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

    As JustBeachyNurse said, in the US, that isn't common practice. You're much better off applying to a paid position in a hospital and starting to get some miles on that RN license.
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    What to wear

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

    Even then, you'd be better off changing into scrubs after the interview part is done if at all possible. Most every hospital has a locker room where you could
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    Trouble in clinical. Prioritizing. Help

    SoldierNurse22 replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you want us to tell you if not how to fix/improve your