amw79

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1. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   After speaking with a recruiter, I've figured out that I would be a nurse 1 level 2 as a BSN with no experience...I still am unsure about what step I would come in

2. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks!

3. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   What would I start out as a BSN new grad in a Tampa VA hospital? I can't find any clear figures online and am a bit confused about the pay scale. I also have 5 points for prior military service...does...

4. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   amw79 replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   Can somebody help me figure out my potential pay grade? I've scoured the web but am still unclear....I would be starting at the VA hospital in Tampa as a new grad with a BSN (no experience)...I also...

5. Nursing School Incivility

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   my preceptorship determined the whole

6. Nursing School Incivility

   amw79 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hello all, I am a recent BSN grad currently studying for the NCLEX. I wanted to express some frustrating and rather disturbing experiences I had in my last semester in hopes of some...

7. Back priming vs back flushing??

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Patient Medications

   yes

8. Back priming vs back flushing??

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Patient Medications

   good

9. Back priming vs back flushing??

   amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Patient Medications

   Thanks ilivivt. I understand what you are saying regarding compatible vs noncompatible meds...however I'm under the impression that back priming is ALWAYS necessary in order to clear any air out of...

10. Back priming vs back flushing??

    amw79 replied to amw79's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for your input! That was greatly

11. Back priming vs back flushing??

    amw79 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Hi ya'll. New grad here, prepping for the NCLEX. I have a general question regarding back priming. I understand how its done and know the purpose (to avoid losing medication and keep a closed system)....