runnergirl86

runnergirl86 BSN, MSN

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  1. When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    runnergirl86 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    There were a few nurses who wore caps at the hospital where my nursing clinicals were held. I believe the tradition of wearing white scrub bottoms is still prevalent in many nursing schools, with a...

  2. Lateral Transfer for Non-Nurse (Navy)?

    runnergirl86 replied to rgr22's topic in Government, Military

    Has the Navy paid for your bachelor's degree? I believe you may be able to use DUINS to obtain your nursing degree and still remain AD, but I would contact your continuing education officer on base...

  3. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    runnergirl86 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck to everyone at ODS. Enjoy your time there, it goes by quickly and you'll meet some wonderful Officers and co-workers for your career. I am currently stationed at WRNMMC Bethesda and live in...

  4. What is the correct title?

    runnergirl86 replied to Redriver's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have such a good attitude. Being a Navy nurse I hardly know anyone's first name, as we call each other by rank and last name (i.e. LTJG Smith, CAPT Brown). All of our civilian employees we...

  5. Navy Nurse First Duty/ODS/Relocation 2013

    runnergirl86 replied to aketamax's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations to everyone! I am currently stationed at WRNMMC Bethesda if anyone has any questions feel free to PM

  6. Nursing uniforms for military nurses

    runnergirl86 replied to Enthused RN's topic in Government, Military

    I wear my NWUs (Navy working uniform) but the ER, ICU, and OR wards wear

  7. Highest rank Nurse(any branch)

    runnergirl86 replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    I think nursespouse meant who in this chatroom is the highest rank. :) I'm a lowly

  8. Military Nursing Book Thread

    runnergirl86 replied to JustADream's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for this list, I've already downloaded a few to my nook.

  9. Military nursing.. Need advice/info!!

    runnergirl86 replied to kayteeRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Just remember, you always need to be military ready, which means that you are able to deploy. If this isn't something you think you can do, then active duty is not right for

  10. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    runnergirl86 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    It depends on where you are going. If you are flying from ODS back home, then driving to your next duty station they'll give you travel days depending on how far you are going (e.g. flying back to...

  11. New to Navy, ODS, Portsmouth-need any help?

    runnergirl86 replied to Sw88tpea's topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone I just graduated from ODS in February with Sw88tPea and she is a shipmate and friend for life! I thought I might be able to add in a few other things about the transitioning process....

  12. Cheesy Activities in LTC

    runnergirl86 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a LTC facility that was awesome! The campus had 3 buildings, over 400 residents, 2 chapels, ILC (day care on one floor), you get the picture... They have a resident-directed care...

  13. That much needed 1 year of experience...

    runnergirl86 replied to psycheab's topic in Government, Military

    If you aren't able to get a job, volunteer volunteer volunteer! It's experience and your face/name will become familiar, as well as your attitude and work ethic. That could get the attention of hiring...

  14. worksheet with visuals for remembering

    runnergirl86 replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    I am switching over to med-surg soon and this brain sheet looks PERFECT for me! You are awesome for sharing, thank

  15. Preparing food on the nursing unit

    runnergirl86 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I worked at a resident directed facility such as you are explaining. We had a 8:1 ratio during the day and 12:1 in the evening for the CNAs with one RN. The CNAs and myself, the nurse, would make...

  16. References for a new grad

    runnergirl86 replied to mell260's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you have a good relationship with your preceptor? You could use him/her as a professional reference. Also, I would ask any reference if you may use them, you never know, they may have a reason for...

  17. Fecal Transplants- What do you think about this?

    runnergirl86 replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Some people have just depleted all of their good flora and you slowly watch them get weaker and weaker and eventually die from C. diff. They're doing fecal transplants in Seattle, usually during a...

  18. Something I Wanted to Share

    runnergirl86 replied to AICU RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's such a wonderful feeling to be able to be hands on and truly make a difference for someone. Great

  19. Persistence is paying off...

    runnergirl86 replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats navynursehopeful! Looking forward to meeting you in

  20. Are you so busy that you don't get a lunch break?

    runnergirl86 replied to cashew1's topic in General Nursing

    I force myself to leave my unit for a 20 minute break. I agree with others, you aren't getting that time back and your patients will be ok for a few minutes. I'll usually pop in and tell my patients...

  21. Rotation for transdermal medication patches

    runnergirl86 replied to 2425baldy's topic in Patient Medications

    Another spot to think of is the abdomen, esp for fentanyl patches. We have a resident who picks at them if they're on her chest, but doesn't notice them on her

  22. You know it's gonna be a bad day at the home when

    runnergirl86 replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's always saddening when NO ONE comes to see a resident and the DPOA won't answer phone calls, even for simple things such as 'your mother is completely out of

  23. Persistence is paying off...

    runnergirl86 replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Navynursehopeful what awful luck! I just left him a pleasant quick message each day until he called back.

  24. Navy NCP Motivational Statement

    runnergirl86 replied to B_rac777's topic in Government, Military

    One more thought, you were accepted into the Navy already, so what makes you stand out from other nurses to be in the Navy Nurse Corps? What drives you to making nursing your career? How do the core...

  25. Patient Autonomy

    runnergirl86 replied to TGood's topic in General Nursing

    If the husband is not the HPOA then not only does he not have a say in her medication, but if she has not given permission for him to be involved in her care then you are breaking her confidentiality...