Fox_RuN BSN

Fox_RuN has 15 years experience as a BSN and specializes in CVICU, TSBICU, PACU.

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   Air Force/Dogs/Single/Housing/Flight/ICU

   Fox_RuN replied to Fox_RuN's topic in Government, Military

   OUxPhys, even as a new officer I can live off base with a housing
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   Air Force/Dogs/Single/Housing/Flight/ICU

   Fox_RuN posted a topic in Government, Military

   Looking for experiences and advice, particularly those with dogs. I have 2 greyhounds and I'm unmarried with no children. The information I'm seeing is that I would have to live on base? Would I be...
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   Alaska Travel Nursing

   Fox_RuN replied to ERRNinMI's topic in Travel

   I'm currently getting ready for my first travel assignment through the University of Colorado. I'm already looking towards next steps though. Does anyone have experience with the Alaska Native...
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   Crisis/strike travel

   Fox_RuN replied to michlynn's topic in Travel

   We are nurses. What's a weekend and holiday, much less a "day"? Because I, and many of us, don't get them. P.S. coming from a union hospital
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   OHSU CVICU RNs out there?

   Fox_RuN posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

   Hey all, I'm a current, experienced CVICU RN from the University of Michigan am looking to relocate to Portland and OHSU's CVICU. I'm planning a trip back out there in March and have been trying to...
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   Moving to Michigan U.P... ex-CVICU RN wants to be camp RN- Camp recommendations?

   Fox_RuN replied to Fox_RuN's topic in Camp

   I'm not seeking full-time employement, so camp nursing is perfect in that aspect...one of the reasons I graitated to
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   Moving to Michigan U.P... ex-CVICU RN wants to be camp RN- Camp recommendations?

   Fox_RuN replied to Fox_RuN's topic in Camp

   Thanks for your thoughtful response. You are right, definitely not what I want to hear :) I will have to get pediatric experience somewhere else...I refuse to work in another hospital again. My...
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   Camp Nursing: Choosing a Camp

   Fox_RuN replied to CampNurse1's topic in Camp

   Has anyone had experience with the website greatcampjobs.com? Are they legit? The description of the camps in their system sound promising... I'm just always skeptical of things that seem too pretty...
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   Going to CVICU!

   Fox_RuN replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   ACLS is a great place to start! +Do you know what types of patients you'll be receiving? In my CVICU, we see: -CABGs, pre and post-op -Valve replacements/repairs -Myomectomies -Congenital repairs in...
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    Looking for some insight from seasoned CCU nurses :]

    Fox_RuN replied to alyssaryan797's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I second Dodongo without further information.... Are you floating to other ICUs, with your home base being in CCU? Yes, get a good orientation!!! You need to learn about vasopressor medications,...
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    Has anyone ever been careless and gotten stuck?

    Fox_RuN replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    I've been stuck with a (clean, thank goodness) needle before, after a patient got combative with me. Always keep a step ahead of your patient, get help holding down limbs if necessary, especially if...
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    Camp Nursing: Choosing a Camp

    Fox_RuN replied to CampNurse1's topic in Camp

    Which camps have you seen them at if you don't mind me asking? I will bring it up for any interview I have, but it's nice to know before hand what expectations
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    Moving to Michigan U.P... ex-CVICU RN wants to be camp RN- Camp recommendations?

    Fox_RuN replied to Fox_RuN's topic in Camp

    Also, are there any winter camps out there? I remember going a camp in winter with my 5th grade class, but that was a special
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    Too much time on my hands

    Fox_RuN replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    To Campnurse1....Maybe this really is EXACTLY what I need. I need a nursing job with autonomy that lets me be my quiet, introspective self. Just playing my guitar, reading, fishing. A job that keeps...
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    Camp Nursing: Choosing a Camp

    Fox_RuN replied to CampNurse1's topic in Camp

    Which camps will let you bring pets? Dogs? I'm having a tough time doing some google searches on