brap740 BSN, MSN

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 you all an idea. Welcome to the team if you were s...

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. I'm sure it can be done but with zero experience...

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 need sleep and less anxiety. If this helps....you...

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 nurse.

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 skin isn't thick enough to read that and just lau...

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 don't see myself going back ever. 2 weeks notice is ...

(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 CNM program without a "bachelors in nursing" ? Are ...

I'm in Ohio but brigade is in Utah.

Where abouts? I'm out of Ohio.

Should you Travel in civies or asu to bolc ?

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 accurate.

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

So initiate the change! Don't tolerate.

Do mods delete posts on allnurses? Just wondering. ...

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 team!!!

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 the ones selected can't get a security clearance ...

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 reaction to fix a bedside problem from a suit. Do...

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 down.

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 nurses don't like confrontation, they just want to ...

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 if they're treating others that are sick? I don't...

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 your boss and educators.preceptors can't read min...

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 2-year hops from Jon to Job to job. Even still....I ...

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 marketable.

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 Cleveland clinic main campus for 6 years as an ICU nur...

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 determined and positive.