Mary, RN

Mary, RN

OR: General, DIEP flaps, HIPEC, NEURO

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About Mary, RN

Mary, RN has 15 years experience and specializes in OR: General, DIEP flaps, HIPEC, NEURO.

I started out like most nurses, on the med surg floor. I made the move to ICU after a year and many applications and defeat. I was told I needed experience, how could I get that if I wasn't given the opportunity?! Anyway, I was hired for an open heart unit, I learned so much, so fast. I worked with some of the best nurses I have ever worked with and the best manager I have had to date and that was 14 years ago!! My husband, son, and I moved to Knoxville, TN area in 2004. I worked in the ICU there for a year, but due to the staffing issues, I changed to the operating room. I regretted this decision immediately and for quite some time. It took at least a year, but I love working in the OR now. There are days that seem unbearable, but I cannot imagine doing anything else without going back to school. I would love to get back to school for Nurse Practioner, but money is an issue at this time. We moved to Seattle, WA 7/2013 and I will never leave the west coast, I feel so at home here!!

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  1. Benefits at Vanderbilt

    Mary, RN replied to smb84's topic in Tennessee

    I have been doing some research for Vanderbilt as I am looking too. The tuition is after 6 months. For dependent tuition coverage, it is now 3 years. I am also curious about hourly rate. I have 12 years experience.

  2. Run get it...scrub tech student!

    Mary, RN replied to AngelGail's topic in Humor

    Unless you work in the OR, you can't understand. Some people need to be knocked down a peg or two and this won't lead to them not responding or they won't have a job! Great one! There are a few I would like to do that too!

  3. Best shoes for OR??

    Mary, RN replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    To be honest, I have tried so many different types of shoes and still have not found one that is comfortable enough! Crocs absolutely killed my feet. I have had Dansko's for awhile and they hurt my feet too. I have also tried several types of runnin...

  4. Contract tips

    Mary, RN replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

    I am just wondering if there are any travel companies anyone recommends highly? I am new to this and there are so many! I will be traveling by myself, prefer to stay by myself and would like the ability to travel home on my days off. I currently ...

  5. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

    Mary, RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny because over the last year I have wondered the same thing!! I hate my profession right now, the lack of respect, the feelings of helplessness to do anything to change it, the backstabbing, the crappy pay and health benefits. I work at a ho...

  6. Bkat

    Mary, RN replied to Mary, RN's topic in MICU

    Sorry it took me so long to reply. The test is version 6. Thanks for any assitance you can provide. :)

  7. Bkat

    Mary, RN posted a topic in MICU

    I have applied to an agency for extra hours, and so many tests!!! Problem is, some of the questions on the BKAT are difficult to answer. Not asking for answers, but help with finding the answers!! Thanks for any help

  8. Best SICU in Tennessee

    Mary, RN replied to Mary, RN's topic in MICU

    Thanks for the replies!! I really want a good work environment and managment. I think I put this out there before I thought too hard!! I just would like to know which hospital has the best credentials for nurses in the Knoxville area, esp open he...

  9. Best SICU in Tennessee

    Mary, RN posted a topic in MICU

    I have been checking out this website for a couple years but have been insecure about putting something out there. My question, I am thinking about moving from Michigan to Tennessee and I wondering which hospital is the best around the Knoxville are...

  10. Bossy Unit Clerks

    Mary, RN replied to NancyRN's topic in Relations

    Yes, I think unit clerks are like that everywhere, we have one in particular that will not finish an entire admit if it interferes with her cig break or it is soon time for her to leave. Another one refused and yelled at me in the hallway that she w...

  11. Good books???!!!

    Mary, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working in SICU for a year now and coming from ortho/neuro acute care, boy do I love it!!! The problem, I am having a really hard time finding information for the unit I work in, esp regarding hemodynamics and cardio-thoracic nursing. ...