runnergirl86

runnergirl86 BSN, MSN

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  1. Pre employment drug testing in Washington state. Urine or hair test?? Providence.

    runnergirl86 replied to kate_l_'s topic in Washington Nursing

    Providence was by urine drug screens in 2009. They also did random urine drug

  2. Military Nursing

    runnergirl86 replied to nishey94's topic in Government, Military

    I am currently a Navy Nurse stationed at a Navy Hospital on a Marine Corps Base. I was a direct accession and had been working as a RN for 3 years prior to the Navy. I have been in the Navy for 4.5...

  3. Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    runnergirl86 replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Urinals. We had to give men water pitchers to pee in instead, talk about embarrassing! Plus you don't want to mix up which one you drink out of.

  4. IV starts in nursing schools

    runnergirl86 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    It was taught in my BSN curriculum in the first semester. Practice on the fake arms, classmates, and then in clinicals with supervision. My first job in Seattle we had phelbotomy and did start our...

  5. SURVEY QUESTION!!!

    runnergirl86 replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    A)

  6. IV tubing port selection for Y-site

    runnergirl86 replied to DatMurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are asking if you have an order for NS 100cc/hr AND NS+10meq Kcl at 50cc/hr to have the NS on the primary line and on a pump, then have the NS+10meq Kcl on another primary line on a pump,...

  7. Did you know? "Code Brown" means tornado. . .LMAO!

    runnergirl86 replied to delphine22's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I'm currently stationed has code Brown for inclement weather. However my last station did not have a code Brown. Needless to say the color codes aren't even uniform in the

  8. Home from Afghanistan!

    runnergirl86 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome

  9. Military CRNAs

    runnergirl86 replied to BabyRN21's topic in Government, Military

    For the USN, USA, and USAF you can go to a course/DUINS/personal study and obtain your CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists)[COLOR=#444444] and have a new sub-specialty code in the nurse...

  10. Military CRNAs

    runnergirl86 replied to BabyRN21's topic in Government, Military

    Have you never been charge nurse? At my command you can't charge until you have ACLS, and I would imagine you being in mother/baby you should have ACLS and PALS. What would you all do if someone...

  11. Military CRNAs

    runnergirl86 replied to BabyRN21's topic in Government, Military

    How long have you been on the ward? The Navy usually wants you to have one year on a ward before transferring you to a specialty/critical care ward. I would encourage you to sign up for classes...

  12. Working for FREE!!!!???

    runnergirl86 replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked LTC I would work with 23 pts: 1 RN and 2-3 CNAs. In my facility only the LPNs were unionized. Although they asked us to limit our overtime, they never told us to work off the clock....

  13. Cops and Nurses

    runnergirl86 replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think being a nurse and intimately working with patients in motor vehicle accidents has deterred me from speeding. I can wake up a few minutes earlier or my co-worker is able to wait 5 more minutes...

  14. The Top 10 Things I Loved About Nursing

    runnergirl86 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Rock

    I started my career in health care as a candy striper (pinafore and all!), then CNA, and now RN. Although there are certain ups and downs to this profession, I couldn't see myself anywhere else....

  15. "Omg. I just got my CNA license, and I'm giving narcs."

    runnergirl86 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as a CNA I had my medication administration certificate. I believe it was a 6 hour class going over the 5 rights (at least at the time, I don't know how many there are, 20? lol), how...

  16. How do you leave work at work?

    runnergirl86 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I live 2 miles from the base and so I walk to work. After my shift I usually jog or walk home, and this gives me time to debrief, so I'm relaxed and ready to enjoy my evening when I'm home. The last...

  17. A nursing student picked up an NCLEX study guide and found...

    runnergirl86 replied to klone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I want to do this myself. However my penmanship isn't as

  18. Working on 2 different bases at the same time

    runnergirl86 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Government, Military

    I know the civilian nurses at WRNNMC stated a few of them would be GS workers at NNMC and then contract to WRAMC. Needless to say the command found out fairly quickly and stated that you cannot do...

  19. Constant Vein Blowing?

    runnergirl86 replied to JVoEDrn's topic in General Nursing

    What about the IO

  20. Should I have my name changed on my original license as well as registration?

    runnergirl86 replied to ekramona's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest you change it to match your SSN and driver's

  21. Nurse In The Military - Pros & Cons - Sexual Assault

    runnergirl86 replied to diana_lopez's topic in Government, Military

    I worked as a civilian RN for 2 1/2 years before commissioning into the Navy. I actually feel that my risk of being sexually assaulted has gone DOWN since being in the military. I highly respect...

  22. MEPS experience?

    runnergirl86 replied to xanadu2012's topic in Government, Military

    Just so you are aware when I went to MEPS I had a male MD with a female assistant during the physical exam. It wasn't a big deal as he was a professional and so am

  23. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    runnergirl86 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a Physician's Assistant. We're both in the military, so although I like a man in uniform, who's to say he doesn't like a woman in

  24. Pt for enlisted = met, what difference for officer?

    runnergirl86 replied to heydelilah's topic in Government, Military

    USN PRT requirements are the same for officers and enlisted. It is broken down by gender and age groups: http://www.navy-prt.com/femalestandard/femalestandard.html...

  25. Know of a good afternoon workout for a new 7a-3p RN?

    runnergirl86 replied to itsdebraanne's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Insanity workouts are fun and only take 40-60 minutes. You don't need any equipment and can do things at your intensity level. I usually switch days of Insanity with running, even if it has been a...