CRF250Xpert

CRF250Xpert

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  1. RN looking for some AF info from someone who knows

    CRF250Xpert replied to icurnanthony's topic in Government, Military

    There are many things you can do without your recruiter and actually - the more work you have done and the less your recruiter has to do - the better service you'll get. Recruiters are lazy bottom...

  2. Want to join the AF/Navy as a nurse with a unique situation...

    CRF250Xpert replied to phil_to_us_rn's topic in Government, Military

    If you do go in straight from school and get NTP, you aren't going critical care. That is a whole other animal and that's not what we teach new grads. Grad, become a citizen (you need a secret...

  3. What "weight" did your graduate school carry in the job...

    CRF250Xpert replied to smkiya's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went to a place with a name, but I never even really thought about it making a diffference. I have to admit, when anyone tells me they graduated from the University of Pheonix in any capacity,...

  4. From Nurse Corps to Line Officer, or vice versa?

    CRF250Xpert replied to RKpianoman's topic in Government, Military

    I looked into it after coming into the USAF as I was severely disappointed with the decision to come into the USAF as a nurse. Having been a combat Army troop in a former life - the two lifestyles...

  5. Preceptors?? Anyone??

    CRF250Xpert replied to bayouchick02's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your University really doesn't make this happen? Mine placed us every semester. Now it might be late and hardly painless, but the school (that I paid a fortune to work on my behalf) arranged my...

  6. Why doesn't the military accept online BSNs?

    CRF250Xpert replied to RN122's topic in Government, Military

    +1. USAF requires the schol be NLN - they don't care what seat you sat in while getting your

  7. emergency preparedness NP

    CRF250Xpert replied to wileoutgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds lucrative to say the least. I don't know why you'd have to go through ACNP to be considered well versed in Emergency Preparedness. We manage this pretty well in the military with a huge...

  8. Online nurse practioner program which is the best

    CRF250Xpert replied to cadensmom2010's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think the real question is the one you should be asking yourself. Are you the type of person who would benefit from an online-only program? Do you have the discipline for all of the online chat,...

  9. Technology for FNP students

    CRF250Xpert replied to Heidi the nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do. I also use my labs antibiogram (should be mandatory reading if you treat in-patient), but I do like the JH ABX guide and Harriet Lane. Skyscape is a mixed bag and you have to decide what it...

  10. Wrong

    CRF250Xpert replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No hanging out when I am in charge. And "will you take a look at my freinds/mom's/neighbors xyz" is another no. Not as a walk in for someone who doesn't belong to me. If the person is in my panel -...

  11. Technology for FNP students

    CRF250Xpert replied to Heidi the nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    HTC Evo phone for me and I wouldn't trade it for a box of iPhones. Same software packages as above. I like the John's Hopkins ABX guide. I also like the pill pics in

  12. Online Rx with no exam or pt contact?

    CRF250Xpert replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL. I used to work with an anasthesiologist that didn't even own a stethoscope. He'd place hands on the chest for lungs and have the PT lift the tongue for a CBC - good to go. I can also fully see...

  13. Anyone dual military - both medical?

    CRF250Xpert replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Government, Military

    The mil to mil couple I know is a revolving door marriage. Due to the ops tempo - he's gone for 6 months then she goes when he gets back (no way to live for my family). If civilians only knew what...

  14. NP but decided not to practice

    CRF250Xpert replied to celle507's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think the consensus in my FNP class was that we all needed more training and more clinical time with the PTs. I also remember the exact same discussions when speaking with my ADN classmates so many...

  15. Anyone dual military - both medical?

    CRF250Xpert replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Government, Military

    I know mil to mil couples that are both medical and in the same chain of command. Oh, UTSA isn't your new school. Check out UTHSCSA - no affiliation. They also have your NP program. Good

  16. DEA# and California Furnishing license for the ED

    CRF250Xpert replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Try working in a state where they don't trust us w/ Shed II -

  17. How do you prescribe ABX in a retail clinic?

    CRF250Xpert replied to criticalHP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That sounds about right. I bet he gets great annual reviews from the CMO too since his PTs never complain.

  18. How do you prescribe ABX in a retail clinic?

    CRF250Xpert replied to criticalHP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen people Rx ABX for everything that they aren't supposed to be Rx for. You have to ask things like, when is a CXR indicated for bronchitis and what is the first line ABX? Answer - never...

  19. FNP working in specialty

    CRF250Xpert replied to ChapterTwo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is a residencey/fellowship that gets FNPs prepared as Ortho NPs. The USAF has a program specifically designed for that, but it only takes PAs - for

  20. Can the NP assist in surgery?

    CRF250Xpert replied to cassowary's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm excited that you are so excited about school. Unfortunately, you must know that you will learn how to be a FNP in FNP school - not become a neurosurgeon. You should look into another specialty...

  21. Removal of info from charts

    CRF250Xpert replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL. I'm just the kind of person that would go back to the computer and print out a new one and pop it back in the chart since the original got "misplaced". Deleting stuff you don't like from a...

  22. Nurse Killed by Afghan rocket fire

    CRF250Xpert replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    unfortunately, medics aren't exempt from attacks.

  23. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    CRF250Xpert replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    The Seaworld area if full of affordable homes. Avoid South and East at all costs. 151 or 90 gets you easy access to 35 and Ft

  24. What are the most common medical reference tools you use- Pros and Cons?

    CRF250Xpert replied to syncrhodes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    5 min CC is available electronically. I have LexiComp only because it's fre from my employer. Cons are many. Its is ~$600 if you don't get it free. It doesn't cross ref anything. If you want to...

  25. Considering career as NP

    CRF250Xpert replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    wow. note to self - stay healthy if vacationing in hawaii. i was trained as an fnp, but maybe i'll be a cardiothoracic surgeon instead or a pulmonologist; depends on which tie i pick that