linnaete

linnaete ASN, BSN, MSN

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  1. Is the military hiring?

    linnaete replied to super4's topic in Government, Military

    Find a healthcare recruiter. Don't go to the main Navy/Army/AF website and fill out a form, most likely that will prompt someone calling you to enlist (not commission). IMO the best way to find the...

  2. Am I a good fit for the Navy?

    linnaete replied to paulschwinn's topic in Government, Military

    Weapons training isn't common in everyday Navy life, but certain deployments will get you some training. Most firearms aren't allowed on base, so if you plan to live on base be aware of that. Most...

  3. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    linnaete replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

  4. Jacksonville U or Chamberlain???

    linnaete replied to ProudNeWRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I can't comment about the gen ed, I had my A.A. in something else which counted towards many of their requirements. The only class outside of nursing I had to take was nutrition. I can say that you...

  5. How old is "too old" to get commissioned?

    linnaete replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    The Navy website says the cutoff age is 41, but I would talk to an OPO (officer programs officer) to get the full info. There are waivers for certain things/positions. Much of their bottom line is to...

  6. Which nursing specialty or position is the most physically demanding?

    linnaete replied to J19J94R's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on an ortho floor that was doing 10-15 joint replacements weekly. Mostly hips and knees. Many of the patients are overweight/obese. These people need help changing, getting those (evil!) ted...

  7. New Grad Starting in ED - Advice on Good Assessments

    linnaete replied to ecf1972's topic in Emergency

    Start collecting your information from the very beginning. If you bring your own pt to the room, evaluate their gait.. any SOB while ambulating? Were they eating a biscuit and laughing on their cell...

  8. Become a nurse at 41 from six figures???

    linnaete replied to GuinnessA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Job shadow, volunteer at the hospital. You will be up close and personal and interact with nurses on a daily basis. Until you are on the floor working, you just don't know how green that grass really...

  9. New Navy Nurse Candidate Program grad at Camp Lejeune!

    linnaete replied to Alex8291's topic in Government, Military

    Seems about 2 months is the average.

  10. New Navy Nurse Candidate Program grad at Camp Lejeune!

    linnaete replied to Alex8291's topic in Government, Military

    Just wondering when you guys found out your duty assignments? The site says 3-4 months prior to graduation I think. Don't graduate until December but I'm dying to find out where I'll

  11. 5 minute Prone Float Navy

    linnaete replied to 1spunky's topic in Government, Military

    You need take deep breaths and RELAX. The more you tense up, the harder it is to just keep afloat on the top of the water. Once you relax, it's

  12. Recieving a patient from ER

    linnaete replied to jkr2020788's topic in Emergency

    We also have two different systems between ER and floor. When our pts get admitted, the ER docs write up an order sheet (on paper) for the floor, and usually consult a hospitalist or specialist. Many...

  13. What's the difference between a graduate nurse and an experienced nurse?

    linnaete replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    A graduate nurse flicks every little air bubble out of the line. An experienced nurse flushes the

  14. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    linnaete replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    The agency's answer to the economy. They get paid in

  15. Pain Meds

    linnaete replied to erin1821's topic in Patient Medications

    I have found pain medicine to be very subjective, people have different feelings towards them. As long as they are stable & AAO, I like to have them help choose their pain medication (with my...

  16. Navy Nurse Canidate program

    linnaete replied to leslie_d's topic in Government, Military

    That is not true. I am currently in the NCP and am enrolled with an online, accredited school (Jacksonville

  17. How is Nutrition?

    linnaete replied to GodsSon128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took this 8 week class through Jacksonville University. The professor was involved in biochem-type stuff, can't remember his exact degree. It got pretty in depth and actually was pretty interesting....

  18. The War On Fat

    linnaete replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    What makes me upset are the people who don't want to help themselves. You can feel the lack of motivation when you enter the room. Any attempt at education is more frustrating than having a...

  19. Working opposite shifts from spouse...

    linnaete replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could just as easily write an article about aliens and UFOs... My husband works 8 hour night shifts M-F and I work 12 hour days with every other weekend. We still manage to have time for each...

  20. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    linnaete replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Before nursing I was an avionics electronics technician. Way back I worked as a vet tech too, among other various high school jobs. I think all previous jobs add to your knowledge base whether they...

  21. This made me mad when I saw it.

    linnaete replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed once for an RN position in an office setting. The employer loved the interview and wanted to hire me on the spot, said something along the lines of, "you ask all the right questions and...

  22. New Nurse Blues

    linnaete replied to Ashlee-SN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Making mistakes/forgetting small things is going to happen. It's up to you to learn from them and become a better nurse one day at a

  23. New Grad - Offered Nursing Home Position but want to work in hospital, advice?

    linnaete replied to circularstaircase's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depending on your area, it could be a long time before you can land a hospital job. I have seen many people post on here about not being able to find a job and being out of school over a year or more....

  24. Should I stay or should I go?

    linnaete replied to Heart for Nursing's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can always pick up some extra hours doing PRN in another field later on. It's that magical 1 year experience many places look for that are keeping new grads from finding jobs. You've already got...

  25. should i even bother with nursing

    linnaete replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    Being new to nursing and interactions as a nurse can leave a person on edge and lose any wit they might have once had. Being nervous and learning new abilities can be a trying time, often leaves one...