ArmyKitten

ArmyKitten

Med-Surg, Ortho, & Tele all on one ward!

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  1. getting ready for basics

    ArmyKitten replied to ajcranky's topic in Government, Military

    There are several classes held throughout the

  2. Ever worked at a Blood Bank?

    ArmyKitten replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but in reverse of what you are doing now. I was a phlebotomist while working on my RN. I worked where you describe- mobile drives and in the center. I absolutely loved my job. Donors are...

  3. New Army RN to WA

    ArmyKitten replied to bwidlits's topic in Government, Military

    The 67-9-1 and 67-9-1a? I didn't have mine ready when I reported for my first assignment- which was fine. My head nurse provided me some copies of examples from previous staff to assist in completing...

  4. commission

    ArmyKitten replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Government, Military

    I was

  5. Pain Management Pain Scale

    ArmyKitten replied to lezanne's topic in Government, Military

    I forgot to add- I often chart a FLACC score along with the pt's verbal reply to 0-10 scale. This covers me, and gives better info to the next nurse when evaluating the pts pain. They can say they are...

  6. Pain Management Pain Scale

    ArmyKitten replied to lezanne's topic in Government, Military

    When asking about pain, I normally word the question this way (keep in mind most of my pts are soldiers): "What is your current pain level, on a scale of zero to ten, with zero meaning pain free, and...

  7. Army Nursing

    ArmyKitten replied to PrettyGSXRfromFL's topic in Government, Military

    I was not aware that ROTC commissioned new nurses are still not attending BOLC II. When I commissioned in 2005 I was told that they (nurses) would start attending in 2006. Obviously this is not...

  8. Army Nursing

    ArmyKitten replied to PrettyGSXRfromFL's topic in Government, Military

    ROTC and OCS are two different methods of obtaining a commission as an Officer. You do one or the other, but not both. BOLC I: Your ROTC program, including summer training at Ft Lewis Washington. BOLC...

  9. Tactical Combat Medical Care Course?

    ArmyKitten posted a topic in Government, Military

    Anyone attend the Tactical Combat Medical Care Course (TCMC) course at Ft Sam? The course is normally for PAs and Docs, but as a soon-to-be-deployed RN I was able to get a slot for next weeks course....

  10. Tactical Combat Medical Care Course?

    ArmyKitten replied to ArmyKitten's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, same course. The Docs and PAs would attend this course while the Nurses attended TNCC. The current PAs in your course probably have not attended yet since they are new to the Army. Thank you...

  11. Military hospitals and interstate licensing

    ArmyKitten replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in Government, Military

    You do not need a license for the same state you are practicing in. You do have to be familiar with the board of nursing rules and regulations for the state you are practicing in though, and not...

  12. How to maintain knowledge?

    ArmyKitten posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN 19 months ago. I work on a busy Med-Surg, Tele, and Ortho ward. I have around 120 hours of CEUs since I graduated, from ACLS, PALS, TNCC, EKG classes, inservices, etc....yet I...

  13. How to maintain knowledge?

    ArmyKitten replied to ArmyKitten's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great book suggestion and advice...I will certainly look into it! It may be on a "simple" level...but sometimes it is the little basic things that we need to remember the most. Thanks...

  14. Is anyone an L.P.N. in the Army?

    ArmyKitten replied to wonder's topic in Government, Military

    Even if you have your RN license, if you are enlisted you are only allowed to practice within the scope of practice for LPN/LVN. Personally, I wouldnt sign anything that didnt say you would be allowed...

  15. Help with Madigan Army Medical Center

    ArmyKitten replied to EDTEd's topic in Government, Military

    I wish you all the best of luck in obtaining a position there. I hear it is a wonderful hospital to work at- in a great area- so much so that it is one of the most requested by Army Nurses. I know...

  16. What do you want a Student nurse to do?

    ArmyKitten replied to sunnysandiego's topic in General Nursing

    I love having students; then again I am starting my Master's in Nursing Education because one day I would LOVE to teach and have my own clinical class. Here are a few tips from someone that loves to...

  17. Seriously thinking about ARMY Nursing

    ArmyKitten replied to Someday-C.R.N.A.'s topic in Government, Military

    Not sure if they changed it in the past year, but as of March 2006, 60 was still the minimum at

  18. MA's please stop letting school practice on you !

    ArmyKitten replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    That isnt the ONLY way. I took the courses through my local Jr college and obtained my Phlebotomy certification back in 1999- and still hold the title of CPT even though I don't need it as an RN. We...

  19. Army Nurse Forums

    ArmyKitten replied to lela186's topic in Government, Military

    What questions do you

  20. Question?

    ArmyKitten replied to milwaukeewi's topic in Government, Military

    For the Army you will probably be required to start out in Med-Surg, but this isn't always the case. After a year or so you can apply for a specialty course of your choice; in your case ER. The Army...

  21. Army nursing question

    ArmyKitten replied to GFzalez's topic in Government, Military

    As a new grad with your BSN, it would greatly benefit you to work in Med-Surg for a year or so to gain experience, work on your clinical skills, and start learning real-world nursing (vs. the way you...

  22. What is YOUR surgical floor like?

    ArmyKitten replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Med/Surg-Tele floor. Ortho: We get knees, necks, backs, shoulders, simple ortho stuff like I&Ds all the way to replacements and fusions. Medical: Everything you could have under the "internal...

  23. Stethoscope: Cadillac vs Escort

    ArmyKitten replied to KellyZach's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have a steth that you can't hear well with in school, it will be very difficult for you to learn with. I used a Littman Classic and did just fine...I have since upgraded to the Cardio III so I...

  24. am i being unrealistic?

    ArmyKitten replied to Rme4life's topic in Government, Military

    I can tell you about my AO. I was given deployment notice when I had been on the ward 6 months. By the time we leave I will have had over 1 year on the ward. One of the other nurses deploying with me...

  25. My OBLC experiences

    ArmyKitten replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Wow. I have been out of OBLC for over a year now (I was in the March 2006 class), and while a few things have changed most have not. After working for a year, here are my recommendations: 4 sets...