brap740

brap740 BSN, MSN

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  1. Army Reserve OML FY2017

    brap740 replied to pedsrntn's topic in Government, Military

    Here was my experience last FY if this helps. -placed on OML in December 16. -selected from OML in mid February of 17. -commissioned end of April 17 -first drill was June 17. Hopefully that gives...

  2. Non-nurse wanting to join Air Force as CNM through HPSP-- help please!

    brap740 replied to vsan1515's topic in Government, Military

    I think advanced practice RNs should be at the bedside minimum 5 years in a highly acute environment.... These direct accession programs aren't really helping to put out quality trained professionals....

  3. Sleep insomnia is affecting me

    brap740 replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    Oh lord. I was the same way. Haha. OB sucks. I barely passed that class. By like 1 point. You're just stressed out. Ear plugs and a dark room. Deep breathing exercises. White noise. Try anything. You...

  4. Will this affect my future career as an RN?

    brap740 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Students

    Nope. I worked at UPS through nursing school. Had zero hospital experience when I took my first nursing job. It won't affect you. Just win the interview! Let them know you really want to be a

  5. New nurses without clear career goals

    brap740 replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    You should job hop every 2 years. Get married. Drop to part time. Get pregnant. Drop to PRN. Give that a few years and just be a stay at home mom. (I see that progression pan out a lot....and if your...

  6. When to give notice

    brap740 replied to special1rn's topic in Government, Military

    I just went through this. Took a job at the va. The day I applied I told my manager. Gave her notice. I was in her unit for 6 years. She appreciated the notice. Longer notice the better. However I...

  7. Non-nurse wanting to join Air Force as CNM through HPSP-- help please!

    brap740 replied to vsan1515's topic in Government, Military

    (Read this as neutral and not aggressive) You have a degree in __________. You want to be an advanced practice nurse in the Air Force...? How is it that an accredited college will accept you into a...

  8. ICU RN Going From Active Duty TO Reserves

    brap740 replied to bsnicu's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in Ohio but brigade is in

  9. ICU RN Going From Active Duty TO Reserves

    brap740 replied to bsnicu's topic in Government, Military

    Where abouts? I'm out of

  10. RC BOLC 2016

    brap740 replied to williams84's topic in Government, Military

    Should you Travel in civies or asu to bolc

  11. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    brap740 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    His point is.....it wouldn't be so terrible if the culture wasn't so toxic. But here we are, and here you are.....being toxic. You can't deny what he complains of-lack of unity-is very much so...

  12. NP path question

    brap740 replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Extensive experience in previous careers you speak of. ..I'm curious about that if you care to

  13. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    brap740 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    So initiate the change! Don't

  14. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    brap740 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Do mods delete posts on allnurses? Just wondering.

  15. Army Reserve OML FY2017

    brap740 replied to pedsrntn's topic in Government, Military

    Ohhh. You're in! Congrats. Yea just enjoy the waiting period. I was notified in early February. Didn't commission until April 28th. Congratulations welcome to the

  16. Army Reserve OML FY2017

    brap740 replied to pedsrntn's topic in Government, Military

    I think it's best to check in with your recruiter every 2-3 weeks. That's what I did from November until about the end of February when I was called up from OML. There's a lot they have to do. And if...

  17. Should we change the needleless hub after drawing blood from a central catheter?

    brap740 replied to Probably's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think the idea of changing after is to make sure they're changed so that when the next person comes along and draws and decides not to change the cap then it's already done. Seemed like a knee jerk...

  18. New grad overwhelmed in ICU

    brap740 replied to novicenrs's topic in MICU, SICU

    As an Italian man once said: "fuhget about it" You'll be fine. You'll find that many doctors will get chitty with you....and many are awesome. Don't let the jerks bog you

  19. Considering going back to telly

    brap740 replied to nugspugsanddrugs's topic in MICU, SICU

    So, this is big hospital nursing normalcy. Happens all the time. And it's BS. Once you get experience in 2-3 years try to put a stop to it. Just shut it down before the new nurse gets smeared. Caddy...

  20. Should ED put in lines before sending up arrest patients?

    brap740 replied to Paris01's topic in MICU, SICU

    Atleast 2 large bores. 3 preferably. If they require pressor support then a line and central need to be placed as soon as possible. ER might be slammed, how they gonna have time to put a central in...

  21. New ICU nurse wants some kind words

    brap740 replied to LiveFit99's topic in MICU, SICU

    Give it Time, you'll find that the sicker they are the easier they are to take care of...... If you're second week, just stay in it until your boss says you're not a good fit. But stay in contact with...

  22. Problems changing specialty after school nursing

    brap740 replied to blueindigo79's topic in School

    12 years....then a hiatus to test the waters of school nursing!? I'd imagine employers would be chomping at the bit to retain you. You shouldn't have any problems. U less your resume is loaded with...

  23. NP path question

    brap740 replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's difficult because you have been so busy studying theory you haven't had anytime to practice... An lpn with ten years experience and a fresh associate RN degree is more

  24. Army Reserve Nurse Corps Advice

    brap740 replied to kmrn0913's topic in Government, Military

    If military nursing is where you want to be: Get a job at a major health system. Top in the country. Specialize. Get certifications. And join when there is a need for your specialty. I worked at...

  25. Army Reserve OML FY2017

    brap740 replied to pedsrntn's topic in Government, Military

    I was on OML for about 2 months and was called. Keep in contact with your recruiter. Continue to do everything you can to make yourself more marketable. Good luck. They'll call. Out of the blue. Stay...