forest2525

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1. OR travel nursing

   forest2525 replied to forest2525's topic in Operating Room

   Lots of thoughts and experiences to think about and consider! Very helpful. thank you!

2. OR travel nursing

   forest2525 replied to forest2525's topic in Operating Room

   thank you very much for your input!

3. OR travel nursing

   forest2525 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I am considering working as an OR travel nurse, but am concerned about having to "start over" with every new assignment- - that is learning how this facility and it's team of surgeons do thing, where supplies are kept, who to call for what, etc. Is ...

4. What would you change about your scrubs?

   forest2525 replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Uniform/Gear

   As a male nurse: waist band with belt loops, zipper fly, lots of leg pockets sewn on at a slight angle so things do not slide out when you sit, also these leg pockets should be a little more toward the front of the leg than right on the side, so whe...

5. OR circulating nurse

   forest2525 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I graduated from nursing shcool a little less than 2 years ago (RN). Have worked on a neuro floor since. Am considering a move to OR as circulating nurse. I would like to hear some pros and cons about this position. I have been told it may be a...

6. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

   forest2525 replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

   Dont give up on this profession yet. I am not terribly happy where I am now, and plan to go elsewhere in a few months. But there are too many avenues you can go in this field to not investigate some that you haven't tried yet.

7. med-surg vs other options

   forest2525 replied to forest2525's topic in General Nursing

   I want to thank everyone who took the time to read and especially those who posted a reply to my thread. LOTS of good advise to think on!

8. med-surg vs other options

   forest2525 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been an RN for about 4 months and have worked on a med-surg floor those months. I had a great preceptor, but I am concerned that I am just not multi-task- oriented enough to handle the stress, and hectic pace of this environment. Does anyone...

9. Be Careful!

   forest2525 replied to SNKerri's topic in General Nursing

   Let (s)he who is without sin (mistakes) cast the first stone!! Thank you for your reminder to "be careful". In my opinion, when a nurse makes a mistake (s)he needs a hug, and if open to it, suggestions on how that mistake might be prevented in t...

10. Do travel nurses have any choices other than "general floor" nursing?

    forest2525 posted a topic in Travel

    I am a new RN. I have been on the floor about 3 months. My plans were to work about a year at my current position and then do some travel nursing. But I have decided that I am NOT cut out for "general" floor nursing. The pace is just too hectic for m...