NurseKrieger

NurseKrieger has 1 years experience.

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1. EC for a masters?

   NurseKrieger replied to NurseKrieger's topic in Excelsior College

   Hey thanks so much! What is your out of pocket cost for it? Just curious. I was thinking of setting up TA on my next day off and getting

2. ACLS - Nursing Student

   NurseKrieger replied to thelittledoe's topic in Emergency

   I wouldnt recomend it for 2 reasons. 1. You need a base line knowledge of rythms, drugs, code procedures, etc before any of the information will be of ANY value to you. 2. DONT pay for extra...

3. EC for a masters?

   NurseKrieger posted a topic in Excelsior College

   Has anyone use Excelsior college for a masters in nursing? Im currently active duty military so I am trying to figure out my TA. I have a bachelors in nursing but Im looking to cash in and get ahead...

4. I failed on my first try, I won't give up.

   NurseKrieger replied to babykulit2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I did a kaplan review course. They cost a couple hundred but it was a HUGE help. I passed in 75 questions in under 30 min. Are you SURE you failed? Alot of people, myself included, feel like they...

5. Cost of BSN

   NurseKrieger replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   WOW look at the midwest. My ENTIRE bsn costs under 30K from the U of ND. Mine cost nothing because I joined the Army. Over 50K and they are raping

6. Orientation to your unit!

   NurseKrieger posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I just wanted to ask what type of orientation you received to your organization and how you feel it served you and prepared you to work there, or as a new nurse in general. I received 6 months of...

7. Possible to work in Japan

   NurseKrieger replied to Alice19th's topic in General World

   Honestly man. Go to school in the US, minor in Japanese, do the rosette stone. Then if you REALLY still want to go to Japan think about it again. Nursing is NOT an easy subject to study. You’ll be...

8. Pay scale for Altru/Grand Forks Area

   NurseKrieger replied to zodnmic's topic in General Nursing

   I was offered ~22/hr for being a new nurse, plus benefits (which were pretty good if I remember right), 35 hrs a week (which was full time), and like 5 days holiday. The differential for nights wasnt...

9. Junior CPT opportunities?

   NurseKrieger replied to NurseKrieger's topic in Government, Military

   Hey thanks for the advice. Im about to wrap up CNTP so I have plenty of time until PCS time. Honestly it amazes me how many LT's around me want to pop smoke as soon as their 4 is up. Im really...

10. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    NurseKrieger replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know this isn't what you want to hear but please consider it. You may have life experience but that does not translate to nursing experience. I would strongly recommend getting 1 to 3 years of...

11. Nursing uniforms for military nurses

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

    WAMC at ft bragg- Medsurge areas- ACU bottoms and ACU scrub top (given through vending machines) Critical care areas- Blue scrubs that were given through vending machines Although some nurses prefer...

12. Army Nurse PCS question

    NurseKrieger replied to ritcal24's topic in Government, Military

    I agree, keep your car with you at BOLC. You will be MUCH happier you did. I just finished the july BOLC so Im at my duty station now. Have fun in HI and let me know if you have any

13. Junior CPT opportunities?

    NurseKrieger posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey all. Just curious- what can a junior army CPT do in the nurse corps? I know you can specialize but I think I want to stay a hotel. Is it true we can become clinic OICs at small bases? I can't...

14. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    NurseKrieger replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Man its a bloody day today. Im going to start wearing that face

15. Examples of cultural and religious needs of patients

    NurseKrieger replied to xtxrn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hmm In the Midwest some native Americans like to burn sage in the room to cleanse it of evil spirits. The facility had an expert in it and would attend any requests (there were like 4 a year) to make...