oldornurse99

oldornurse99 specializes in OR< ER< ICU< Home Health.

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1. ST and RN Advice Please

   oldornurse99 replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

   At my hospital policies are made as to turn over time, time in the rooms in the morning etc. A goal was set for turn overtime. It was part of everyone's evaluation whether this goal was met or not. If it was not met it reflected on all of our raises.

2. It's official, I'm stupid!

   oldornurse99 replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

   The difference in you and the other nurse is your are a RN. (a real nurse too). Keep up the good work.

3. Have you heard this? Say it isn't so!

   oldornurse99 replied to spb1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Was riding a bike easy the first time? Practice! Its easy after you have experience. Dont worry.

4. your insurance costs

   oldornurse99 replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

   Some hospital have several options. No payment if only covering employee. Hospital covers some of the costs if its family coverage. Different plans such as in network plans which are cheaper. I feel we are just like everyone else out there that has t...

5. How does a person fail clinical?

   oldornurse99 replied to Dratz's topic in Student Assist

   I am a preceptor. Things I can't tolerate are: an "I know it all attitude" and unwilling to ask for help, a lazy person,and people slow to think ,act or react appropriately..

6. new here but would like a response--long

   oldornurse99 replied to medsurgfunrn's topic in Safety

   You became a nurse because you cared......Continue that....You sound like a great nurse.

7. scheduling call help

   oldornurse99 replied to livingintheor's topic in Operating Room

   We have say 20 nurses and take call every 20th weekend. It starts on Sat at 7am and ends on Mon at 7 am. I personally like it as it doesnt mess up so many weekends and I can leave town. The weekends are long and tiring but I can endure it to know I w...

8. OR course

   oldornurse99 replied to avimom's topic in Operating Room

   My hospital requires one year of critical care experience and on the job training for 6 months .

9. Wouldn't you consider this stealing???

   oldornurse99 replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think you handled it nicely. It should have never happened. At least you had management to back you up.

10. New charge nurses

    oldornurse99 replied to eggburnc's topic in New Nurse

    I was always told....You have the most time in this unit, you have to do it. Turnover and short staffing is not the new grads fault. If you refuse, you are not a "team player". Refuse anyway!

11. I am so excited....got a scholarship!

    oldornurse99 replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!!!!!!! I wish you luck.

12. New Grad-RN Just got hired into OR

    oldornurse99 replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats on your new position. A few other points to remember......... -dont be discouraged after a few months because you dont know everything-keep telling yourself it takes time - always remember to put your patient first- even if being rushed - d...

13. OR assignments

    oldornurse99 posted a topic in Operating Room

    How do multispeciality ORs handle staff assignments? (all techs and circulators are trained in all areas of surgery)

14. Tuscaloosa nurses

    oldornurse99 replied to lmonet82's topic in Alabama

    There are 2 hospitals in Tuscaloosa within 3-4 miles of each other. Both hospitals are owned by the same company.The smaller of the 2 (Northport) is less political and the people are very friendly. The same areas of practice are not offered in both h...