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Hey all. So I am fairly new to the VA and need to write nurse proficiency. Does anyone have an easy way of trying to figure out what they want or are looking for? Also, has anyone ever been hired and started out as an nurse1 and with in a year gradu...

Can I ask how you studied? Did you focus just on what her study guide entailed? I am currently studying for my CEN and just recently bought her study guide but I feel like I keep getting to deep into the topics. Please help!

Hey everyone! I am also planning on attending Oct COT. I am excited but a bit nervous! Where is everyone coming from?

I currently work in a level 2 trauma ED. Our department offers a residency program that allows for new grads to work in the ER straight from graduation. In regards to our ADN, I feel a lot of hospitals will hire ADN but require BSN within 3 years. I ...

I am sure this has been asked a lot but I am more venting then asking questions (although your input would be great). I have recently moved to the ER from BHS. As most know BHS is very limited on clinical nursing (IV, cardiac rhythms, breath sounds,...

it's basically an assistant to triage. Pts presents to the er the triage nurse rates it emergency (ESI). At this time the pt gets assessed by the intake nurse who is up front with the triage nurse. Intake nurse does vitals and background information ...

I feel that nights allow for more time to learn different skills. LOTS OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

Dont quite unless YOU truly do not feel like this is the position for you. Yes nursing is hard and at times people may tell you that you are not cut out to be a nurse. Dont let this statement get too you instead use it to your advantage and study, ke...

Renzlao does your ER have an intake nurse that completes history before coming to you?

Pt can tend to keep the nurses busy, such as you ask if they need anything else and they say no. However, after 5 or so minutes they will ask you for PRN meds, ect. There is also a LOT of charting on BHS, I have never worked on a unit that charts so ...

Thank you both this is a lot of help. I am pleased to hear that my feelings are normal. I will continue to study and ask for help.

So I am supposed to be scheduled for MEPS soonish. I have signed up for 2 different dates, both of which have been canceled. I have a questions though, I am a 25 year old female. I was told a few months ago from my original recruiter that I needed to...

OK so this question is for guard individuals. I recently took a job at my local hospital in the ER. this is my dream job and I am very excited to start working in the department. In addition I am highly interested in joining the air guard and have be...

Thanks everyone I just need to show proof of pathology report from getting moles removed in 2004 other than that it went well.

Thank you MVisser this is helpful. I think I will take immunization and my last pap smear in my bag (Im aware they lock your bag up) and if by chance they ask for them I will have them.

I know it's just frustrating!

Really? I asked a female recruiter and was told I only need my pap if it's abnormal and they have not requested immunizations. Would it be best to take these with me and have them just incase?

Ok guys I have a questions in the proper way to advance my career to end up in my desired specialty. I currently work full time outpt MH and PRN inpt MH. This was the first job I took as an RN to get my foot in the door in our local hospital. I am ve...

Thanks Esme12. I applied to the ER and CDU unit and am waiting to hear back. We live in a fairly small community so we dont reviece a whole lot of major traumas so hopefully it will play in my favor.

Thank you all!

It is but do they need proof? Like I said my recuitor did not take my med records.

The VA could be a good bet. Once you are employed you do not have to change your license when you relocate. Keep in note if you do travel nursing you must have 1-2 years' experience in the field you want to work in (I was told that it is hard to chan...

Congrats everyone. I too hope to be attending cot in the near future

JSBARTL the best bet is to talk to the recruiter and ask to talk to the Chief Nurse. This individual will be able to assist you with any questions you have and you do not need to worry about getting false information. You do have to have your BSN tho...

This is not always true They only take experience critical care nurses though.” I am in the process of getting signed up in the ANG for Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and I am not required to have critical care experience. During my interview they...