chica2

chica2 has 17 years experience and specializes in operating Room.

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1. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

   chica2 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

   The literature I have read indicates that the number of nurses either retiring or leaving the profession out number those who are graduating from nursing school. I graduated in 1990. I remember one of my instructors telling us how critical the short...

2. Travel co. asking you to call the assignment??

   chica2 replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in Travel

   I just contracted for my first assignment with cctc. I was told that the nurse manager would contact me for a telephone interview---and she did.

3. Is 50 Too Old

   chica2 replied to mccordd's topic in Travel

   WHat?!! 50 old!! I don't think so! Just remember that todays' 50 is like yesterdays' 25!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. A Quick OR Question:

   chica2 replied to shenanigans327's topic in Operating Room

   In my experience it is a very rare for an OR nurse to cover PACU, pre-op ASU. Everyone is so specialized now that even OR nurses are on a "team". Neuro, open hearts, ortho, transplant, etc..

5. Well I am headed to Texas baby!!

   chica2 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN/LVN

   :yelclap: you are gong to LOVE the DFW area. I lived there for 24 yrs== no matter where I go my heart will ALWAYS be in Texas!!! Good Luck to you!

6. What's the weirdest baby name?

   chica2 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   How about first name OCEAN, middle name BREEZE, last name CREWS (as in CRUISE). I knew a girl who named her child this--actually, it's a pretty name

7. opinions Crosscountry Travcorp

   chica2 replied to RonT's topic in Travel

   Very interesting comments----- I will be starting my FIRST assignment with cctc in Jan.'07. Since I am a newbie at traveling, I'm sure that I have MUCH to learn. I'm also aware that I may not have played all my cards as I should. It's a learning exp...

8. Fingerprint clearance question

   chica2 replied to alwaysmilin!'s topic in Arizona

   I had mine done October 21 this year- in phoenix- still pending on NURSYS.

9. Phoenix Newbie

   chica2 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Arizona

   Hey "GO BUCKS"!! I am living in Columbus at present, but am taking an assignment in Mesa Jan.'07. Have lived here for 6 yrs--climate leaves alot to be desired! Previously lived in Dallas area for 24 yrs. Anyway, have been to Az. on several occasions...

10. Is your surgery dept. anything like this?

    chica2 replied to RNMommy2's topic in Operating Room

    Never heard of such a thing! Not only are the pt.'s at risk but so is your license! I've been in the O.R. for 17 yrs. and worked in many different places over the U.S.,believe me, some were loosely run and chaotic. I will have to say I've NEVER wo...