rhody5

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1. New Grad to the OR?

   rhody5 replied to rhody5's topic in Operating Room

   You are so right- I thought nursing school was never going to end and here I am!

2. New Grad to the OR?

   rhody5 replied to rhody5's topic in Operating Room

   From what I understand we are in the classroom for about a month and then shadow for quite a while. The whole orientation is 6 months and they will give longer if we need it. I thought that sounded like quite a long time. Do you think it is wrong ...

3. New Grad to the OR?

   rhody5 replied to rhody5's topic in Operating Room

   I am glad it is fast paced I need that, I am a bit of a busy body and stop paying attention if it doesn't move quickly, drives some people crazy but has been coming in handy for nursing. I have worked LTC and it is like torture for me, so slow, so sl...

4. New Grad to the OR?

   rhody5 replied to rhody5's topic in Operating Room

   Good, I was hoping to get a positive answer since I really want to do it but also don't what to be overwhelmed. Thanks!

5. New Grad to the OR?

   rhody5 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello All- I graduated last Saturday. I have been an LPN for two years before getting my RN. I like to think I am quick to learn. So my wisdom filled OR nurses, do new grads belong in the OR? 6 month training course, I am ready and excited but I don'...

6. On-line Microbiology Course in NC?

   rhody5 replied to Lynn5346's topic in Online Learning

   Hello- I don't mean to interrupt your conversation but I am having a tough time figuring out how to work this- first time on this forum. Noticed you were both from NC, I just was contacted by Pitt County Memorial, can either of you tell me anything...

7. Greenville, ECU, and PCMH

   rhody5 replied to smg's topic in North Carolina

   Hello everyone- I am new at this and posted before but in a different place so I hope this one gets seen. I am a Vermont LPN that just finished RN school and has been contacted by Pitt County Memorial Hospital. I have never been to NC and have been...

8. So you wanna visit North Carolina .....

   rhody5 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

   Hello everyone. I just graduated from nursing school on May 13 and am coming down to visit Greenville, NC and Pitt County Memorial. Can anyone tell me anything? I am from the Northeast and everyone keeps telling me what a "Culture Shock" it will b...