luckyduck7

luckyduck7 has 4 years experience and specializes in geriatrics, adult, medsurg, postop.

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1. On my own?

   luckyduck7 replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for asking, Tracy. It went better than I thought. There were a few telephone issues that I wasn't sure how to deal with, but my scrub nurse was very helpful. I guess a lot of it is "learn as you go", but I'm still scared!!! I wonder when t...

2. On my own?

   luckyduck7 replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you both for taking the time to reply. It's good to hear from nurses that have been there. My hospital is not a trauma one, it's a small community hospital. We probably don't get the emergency cases you get, but we can still get fractures, e...

3. On my own?

   luckyduck7 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I will be on my own Tuesday as a circulator. I am scared beyond belief. The reason I'm so scared is because I will be the only circulator on second shift, essentially, I'll be the charge nurse. I trained on days, but 3-11 is so different! I know I...

4. Orientation question!!!!!

   luckyduck7 replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

   Actually, Mike, that did help. Your hospital sounds so much more organized than mine when it comes to orienting. I think even I could do a better job of planning my orientation than anyone else is doing!!! I think it's a great idea that you only h...

5. Orientation question!!!!!

   luckyduck7 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello everybody, I have been on orientation for circulator for 2 weeks. Many of my coworkers say I make a good team member and that I fit in well already but I feel like a fish out of water! I am so anxious to be good at what I do that I'm making ...

6. Any good advice for a circulator orientee?!

   luckyduck7 replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

   ;)Thanks for your replies!

7. Any good advice for a circulator orientee?!

   luckyduck7 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I just started my long awaited surgery position today as a circulating RN and I loved it! Everyone was very happy to have me starting there because they need the help so badly, and I feel very "at home" in the o.r. However, I want to make a good imp...

8. Lpn or Rn in Ohio

   luckyduck7 replied to laura4567's topic in LPN/LVN

   I went to Marymount school of practical nursing for my Lpn, and then I went to Excelsior college for my associate degree RN. I did it in the course of 3 years, because I had all my prereq's done already. It was tough, but the money is good and it c...

9. I'm quitting nursing

   luckyduck7 replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

   I feel for you. I also think that this site is very beneficial to voice your feelings and get it out where it belongs, not inside where it will fester. I don't think it's inappropriate to talk about the negative side of nursing as well as the posit...

10. Questions about Excelsior exams

    luckyduck7 replied to JEN-JEN's topic in Online Learning

    Hi Jen-Jen, I passed all of the excelsior exams with mostly a's and a few b's. I found that the key to success is to set aside plenty of study time, read each chapter, and high light key points, then always take the practice tests at the end of each...

11. Should I go back tomorrow morning or not??!

    luckyduck7 replied to luckyduck7's topic in General Nursing

    thanks all of you for your support and opinions. they are all valuable and welcome. I'm so glad nurses and other people like you all are out there when times are tough! Bless this site! -Nicole (luckyduck)

12. Should I go back tomorrow morning or not??!

    luckyduck7 replied to luckyduck7's topic in General Nursing

    Well, thanks for responding to my question, ingelein. I kind of had that same thought, but I was hoping I was wrong. I know it's my choice whether I stay or go, but I'm really leaning towards just not going back. I don't wanna be a quitter th...

13. Should I go back tomorrow morning or not??!

    luckyduck7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any advice at all would be helpful! My situation: I started a LTC prn position as RN this week. I have never worked in a nursing home as a nurse before, and I told the hiring manager this. She said I'd get as much orientation as I needed. (I didn'...

14. Insurance company nurses

    luckyduck7 replied to joeyroou2's topic in Career Support

    How much experience do the insurance companies require you to have prior to hiring you? I've was an LPN for 2 years, Now I'm an associate degree Rn for the last 2. I have no case management experience; only med surg floor nursing. I am decent with ...

15. Insurance company nurses

    luckyduck7 replied to joeyroou2's topic in Career Support

    You know, i've seen ads on careerbuilder for these jobs. It seems they want you to have quite a bit of experience, like in case management or critical care prior to hire. The ads also request that you have good computer skills. Also try looking on...