GucciBeaR143

GucciBeaR143 BSN

Trauma/ER, Pysch, Pedi, Free Standing ER, L&D, ICU

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  1. INQUIRY: Would anyone know WHY a GS employee working for the AirForce Nursing isn't paid the nights/weekend differential rate the GS civilian working in the Army side is?

    GucciBeaR143 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, all ? Background: Civilian RNs currently working for AirForce Hospital in GS pay grade is NOT receiving the night/weekend differential they used to when they were working for the Army Hospital....

  2. INQUIRY: Would anyone know WHY a GS employee working for the AirForce Nursing isn't paid the nights/weekend differential rate the GS civilian working in the Army side is?

    GucciBeaR143 replied to GucciBeaR143's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you. I emailed them these links and worded it more like an inquiry, like I needed more info on the pay rates. I will update with their response. Keeping fingers

  3. INQUIRY: Would anyone know WHY a GS employee working for the AirForce Nursing isn't paid the nights/weekend differential rate the GS civilian working in the Army side is?

    GucciBeaR143 replied to GucciBeaR143's topic in Government, Military

    In their previous job/my current job, we're considered Title 38. We received night shift diff and weekend diff. No

  4. BONUS: Nurses Week Meme Contest

    GucciBeaR143 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    new nurse - check zero seniority - check working ALL holiday shifts -

  5. Military Wife Seeking BSN

    GucciBeaR143 replied to kunzle67c's topic in Government, Military

    Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of resilient military spouses \^~^/ I can't reveal much about my situation d/t OPSEC but this is my advice. It has always been regardless...

  6. US RN wanting to work in Vicenza, Italy

    GucciBeaR143 replied to dieselpuma's topic in General World

    were you able to get a job

  7. Precepting New Grads

    GucciBeaR143 replied to EDRNCCmom's topic in Emergency

    Agree ^_^ I've been a preceptor for years if I'm not in triage or charge role. I ask every student/new grad the same thing: "what is your short term goal for today?" It can be as simple as:...

  8. Chronic Extreme Emergency Department Shortstaffing

    GucciBeaR143 replied to LEFTFLANKPAIN's topic in Emergency

    Left Texas and sad to find "Safe Harbor" isn't available to most states. Sure could use it up

  9. Getting my life back

    GucciBeaR143 replied to steffyh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    WOW! I have to say that I think I pretty much had a little bit of your life while working FT and going to school then straight to 1 year trauma internship, all the while driving to & fro from...

  10. Nurse in room for hemorrhoid checks?

    GucciBeaR143 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All male & female doctors/PA/NP I've worked with ask for female chaperones. I always chart if I'm the chaperone. It's not just for billing purposes; it's also for legal & ethics I was told. I...

  11. Emergency room RN minimums in Texas

    GucciBeaR143 replied to starsky3501's topic in Emergency

    Thank you, this has been most helpful

  12. LPN or RN? Spouse in Military?

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Deer2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so glad we have several sage advice from more life-experienced milspouse out there =) I wasn't married yet when I finished nursing; so, take advantage of the scholarships and MyCAA, if there's...

  13. When we become the patient

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you feel better soon. I've personally experienced being a patient in my own unit =( it's no fun and the aftermath of appointments, paperwork, missed work days, etc can be overwhelming and...

  14. Fired again

    GucciBeaR143 replied to NurseCard's topic in Home Health

    Was there an exit

  15. Please help! need to make a decision by 2/19

    GucciBeaR143 replied to jayh77's topic in Washington Nursing

    Good luck to you. I wonder if there's another student you can carpool

  16. LPN or RN? Spouse in Military?

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Deer2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With an ADN, you have more options to bridge to BSN, MSN, or I believe PhD now, too. There are online colleges nowadays where you can pace your time in conjunction with your military life... I...

  17. RN to BSN in western WA

    GucciBeaR143 replied to hagattha's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have a coworker who went to Pacific Lutheran University

  18. LPN or RN? Spouse in Military?

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Deer2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on getting married. Advise from milspouse, ADN (if not BSN) all the way! It's hard to type without sounding insensitive; however, he is not in the military yet. If you are already...

  19. UTHSON SUMMER 2016

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Harrell82nd's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hooray! From a UTHSC-H-SON grad, I am sending you lots of positive thoughts and luck. I had such a good experience there. I had classmates in different age ranges; so, please do not let that...

  20. Hyperkalemia and order of meds

    GucciBeaR143 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    WAIT... were you in my ER just the other day? LOL I only say that because I had to teach my preceptee the BDIK pneumonic but make sure to watch the monitor & assess the patient to determine the...

  21. NP VS. PA salary

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Lovanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is good information regarding WA NP's. Would you be able to forward/pm me literature or a more current website with some info? I am debating myself whether NP or PA. Thank

  22. NP VS. PA salary

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Lovanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is good information regarding WA NP's. Would you be able to forward/pm me literature or a more current website with some info? I am debating myself whether NP or PA. Thank

  23. NP vs PA currently firefighter/EMT

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Pool0202's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good idea! In our Level 1 Trauma, they hired more EMT's and GN/SN's (grad & student nurses) rather than CNA's because they could perform more per their scope of practice. Each state is different,...

  24. PA-C or NP? What would you do?

    GucciBeaR143 replied to Guttercat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you @TraceyMarino. Your comment probably sealed the deal for my decision. I didn't realize NP's are more recognized/utilized OCONUS. You're right, I'm tempted to go where FINAID is more...

  25. Compression socks ~ too soon?

    GucciBeaR143 posted a topic in Emergency

    What are your thoughts on when to start wearing compression stockings/socks/hose? I work 12h a day and my legs are edematous after 4 nights in a row. Elevating afterwards mildly