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1. Advice for a psych nurse wanting to transition to the OR

   HTCC replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Operating Room

   Honestly you probably don't have to worry about fresh IV skills to get into an OR. All of our IVs are started by techs in pre-op. If one has to be done in OR, anesthesia handles it.

2. Discharging patient from same day surgery - ambulatory vs wheelchair

   HTCC replied to TravlOn's topic in Operating Room

   We try to use a wheelchair for all of ours. However the occasional local or MAC insists on walking out. We walk with them, making sure they get into the car safely.

3. Compare OR to Cath Lab

   HTCC replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks! It's great to hear from someone that has experience in both.

4. Cath Lab vs OR

   HTCC posted a topic in CCU

   I posted this in the periop section as well since I didn't know which place would be better. I work in peri op now, and I find the OR fascinating. However, I am in a specialty hospital where we do one specialty only. I'm very interested in cardiology...

5. Compare OR to Cath Lab

   HTCC posted a topic in Operating Room

   I'm not sure which group to post this in, so I will start here. I work in peri op now, and I find the OR fascinating. However, I am in a specialty hospital where we do one specialty only. I'm very interested in cardiology, and I'm curious to know how...

6. I call shenanigans

   HTCC replied to cdmccarthy's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've been there! My top choice program did a transcript review and ended up telling me I had to take 4 or 5 courses I hadn't already taken but that I'd also have to retake 9 other courses because they wouldn't transfer! How a graduate level statistic...

7. New Career-Second Bachelors

   HTCC replied to csi4eyes's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It sounds like we have very similar backgrounds. I also have a Bachelors and a Masters in health care but not nursing, and I'm going back for a second career as well. My plan is to do the ASN because it's part time and will allow me to work. Initiall...

8. Online Microbiology class

   HTCC replied to kreyol77's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Clovis CC in New Mexico. I think it's $89/credit. I took chemistry through them last semester and am taking micro this fall

9. Grade of compression stockings

   HTCC replied to heather42r's topic in Operating Room

   I have 2 pairs of sockwells. I do love that they're thicker and warmer than the others. They are just a tad too short for me. I need about 2 more inches on them.

10. How will you pay for nursing school?

    HTCC replied to Mommyfuturenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    This is a career change for me, so I won't qualify for federal loans. I'm paying for pre-reqs as I go. I will work during nursing school and hope to get some scholarships to offset the cost.

11. TAMU-CC Eline BSN

    HTCC replied to HTCC's topic in Online Learning

    I'm from the DFW area too. Unfortunately I could never get anyone from the program to respond to my emails and phone calls. I sent multiple emails and finally several months later I got one back asking if anyone had gotten in touch with me. However w...

12. SHOES??

    HTCC replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Operating Room

    Are the Sanitas as hard as the new Danskos? Do they have as much arch? I've tried on Danskos but 3 steps is all it takes to leave my arch feeling bruised for a week! Even the xp ones which are cushier have too much arch.

13. Vacation Schedule

    HTCC replied to kaykay3233's topic in Operating Room

    You could do it by seniority. Those who have been there longest pick their first week vacation, then it travels down the line, and back to the start for their second week (or however many you get). It's a tough call on how this works for just holiday...

14. What nursing specialty interests you the most for the future?

    HTCC replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in General Students

    This is why I'm making the jump from sports medicine to nursing! I love the huge variety of opportunities, and I'm betting I'll never get bored knowing I love change!

15. Nurse Corps Scholarship "Required To Work 2 Years In Understaffed Facilities"

    HTCC replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    I was under the impression that you were required to work in a qualifying facility but that it was up to you to find one and get hired. Do they actually assign you to one? How much say do you get in your specialty, such as med-surg vs ER?