Raven Sierra

Raven Sierra BSN, RN

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  1. Facebook almost cost me my job

    Raven Sierra replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My previous "life" was as a journalist. Let me tell you - NOTHING ever leaves the Internet. I do have Google alerts on my name (sounds egotistical, but it also lets me know if people are using my...

  2. Anyone dual military - both medical?

    Raven Sierra posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am an Army spouse. My husband (active duty) is applying to IPAP in San Antonio, and I will hopefully be in the Accelerated BSN program at UTSA at the same time. I'm considering joining the Army...

  3. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Raven Sierra replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, we all know that your job is the latest brainchild of the hospital administration, who insist on kissing the rears of all the troglodites that frequent our ED. Your job description is to go from...

  4. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Raven Sierra replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. It actually made the hair on my head stand up. That is

  5. Anyone dual military - both medical?

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

    Thanks to both of you for your replies! CRF250Xpert, I actually didn't realize that UTHSCSA is not affiliated with UTSA. I just presumed the former was a branch of the latter. That's what I get for...

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Raven Sierra replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am enough of a geek to do this!! Brilliant idea!!! As for the OP: -Don't snap your fingers at me like I'm a dog to do your bidding. If you do, I'll presume you can't speak, can't move, and can't...

  7. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

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

    I agree with looking at on-base housing, Superman. We were stationed in San Antonio in 2007, and we are hoping to go back there when we're done with this OCONUS tour. We loved it. The first time...

  8. Military member seeking nursing career

    Raven Sierra replied to Whit1424's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're wanting to stay in the military, have you considered the Army Enlisted Commissioning Program? The other services have comparable programs, if you're in a different branch. Here's info on...

  9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Raven Sierra replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Also.... Multiple times: -Ear wax removal. One of my least favorite things in the world. -Pt: "I think I'm pregnant/I want a HIV test (or other STD test)." -Family: "Momma's not responding to us!!!!"...

  10. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Raven Sierra replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We had a 20-something female arrive via ambulance for "acute abdominal pain." On exam, pt was having menses. Asked her if she had taken anything for it. "No." Still, did full workup, including CT....

  11. Backpack for school

    Raven Sierra replied to SkiMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a fan of the LLBean laptop backpacks. We're required to have a laptop in the nursing school I'm hoping to attend, and I have to have one in my current profession anyway. It will fit that plus...

  12. Can you wear any kind of scrubs you want? (nurses)

    Raven Sierra replied to wnb4's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The hospitals I've worked at have been color-coded by job - navy blue or white for nurses, hunter green or royal blue for CNAs/PCTs, ciel blue for unit secretaries, etc. You could only wear a white...

  13. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    Raven Sierra replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Count me in the Pilot group. I love my Pilot pens. I prefer the V5 for charting, but I can't always find them. I always have V7s around, too. I've used them since high school. I think I will...

  14. Question for Career Changers

    Raven Sierra replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was/am a journalist. 10+ years in the business and a bachelor's degree. I was working night weekend option as a CNA at an ER for benefits, and I fell in love with healthcare - nursing in...

  15. Summer school anyone?

    Raven Sierra replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Crossing my fingers for summer school here!! I'm stationed overseas right now, so all of my paperwork is taking forever to reach my college. But, if all goes well, it will be A&P I for me this...

  16. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    Raven Sierra replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Lumbar punctures. UGH. I can't watch. Blood, guts, pus, internal organs? No problem. But LPs? Heck no. And I HATE big balls of earwax. UGH. I'd rather deal with puke all day than face a mound...