NurseKrieger

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  1. 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...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  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...

  16. Do You Have To Be Religious/Spiritual to be a good Nurse?

    NurseKrieger replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    No I do not. Nursing is a profession and an emerging science and should be treated as such. Not soaked in superstitions and rituals. We aren't nuns anymore. However! That being said- it is imperative...

  17. If you could start over...

    NurseKrieger replied to mariaberry19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not procrastinated everything just because I could. If I heard the phrase "you cannot do this the night before its due" I was personally insulted. I also would have avoided the cliques like the...

  18. new nurse

    NurseKrieger replied to dreambig09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Go somewhere else! Dont be afraid to move cross country to find work. Its amazing what your options become when you say you are ready to relocate. I know in eastern ND you can walk into any hospital...

  19. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    NurseKrieger replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It seems as though people want a little more than med surge money. I wouldn't be comfortable trying to raise a family on 50K a year. It seemed to me when I was job shopping that raises came few and...

  20. RN Salary

    NurseKrieger replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    I was offered 22.50 with a 50 cent differential for nights. This was in May of 12 in Grand Forks. But that was with the promise of a pay bump after 90 days and again at 1 year. Im currently active...

  21. 12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    NurseKrieger replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    From what I've read, 12s aren't bad if in moderation. Such as 3 on 3 off, 2 on 2 off, etc. But I believe when nurses attempt to self schedule 5 12s in a row to get a week off, it becomes dangerous and...

  22. Discrimination of Men as nurses?

    NurseKrieger replied to bonestAx's topic in Men in Nursing

    I ran into "The last of the old guard" in nursing school. A 20 year CNM who taught OB. I cant prove it but I never met a male who aced her class and group projects somehow had different grades...

  23. Thin skinned nurses

    NurseKrieger replied to cinja's topic in Men in Nursing

    I get that from my wife sometimes. If I evens sound a little frustrated. Based on my Army experience, she has not seen true

  24. Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    NurseKrieger replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just put on my ACU top if I get cold. Look up some army surplus cold weather gear. One piece called the "waffle" will keep you super toasty and can be worn under scrub tops easily. Comes in tan, and...

  25. Salary

    NurseKrieger replied to rachelc1029's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    North Dakota starts new BSN grads at 23 ish. And it bumps up fairly regularly. Also, you can walk in off the street and have a job on any medsurge unit with full benifits. You can transfer to critical...