kjfreeman

kjfreeman has 6 years experience and specializes in Ortho, Plastics, Surgical, OR.

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1. Wasteful practices in the OR?

   kjfreeman replied to NPs4health's topic in Operating Room

   we too decided to wait til the surgeon asks for a specific suture before we open any. Also, we have pulled certain instruments from trays and peeled packed them so we don't open an entire tray for one particular instrument:)

2. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

   kjfreeman replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

   YEAH!!!! I've been a registered nurse for going on 6 years. I've worked orthopaedics for the most of my nursing career and for the last 2.5 I've worked in the the OR. I own a 2005 Honda ST1300 and a 2010 Kawasaki dualsport bike:) I wouldn't change an...

3. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

   kjfreeman replied to sethmctenn's topic in Humor

   Dr. Hurt - Dentist Dr. Horney - Cardiologist

4. scholarships/grants

   kjfreeman replied to bayouchick02's topic in NP

   If you are a member of NAON, they are offering a scholarship. NAON Foundation

5. ONC advice

   kjfreeman replied to kjfreeman's topic in Orthopaedic

   thanks:) i am going to order the practice test online as well....i just can't fork out the money for the Ortho Core Curriculum right now. thank you again for the advice:)

6. Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

   kjfreeman replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   LOVE IT!!!!

7. ONC advice

   kjfreeman posted a topic in Orthopaedic

   I am planning on taking the ONC this fall and was looking for tips. I have already bought and started studying the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Exam Secrets Study Guide by Morrison Media LLC. I have also heard to order the practice exams from the...

8. Info on Bozeman

   kjfreeman replied to jjsc0204's topic in Montana

   my husband and i are from ga and are looking to move to bozeman when my contract here is up:) your information was very helpful! thank you!

9. Average number of patients for RNs in Montana?

   kjfreeman replied to vicky3269's topic in Montana

   that is awesome! good for you!

10. Average number of patients for RNs in Montana?

    kjfreeman replied to vicky3269's topic in Montana

    wiking, good for you! that is just madness....i wonder if your DON has ever worked as a floor nurse and had a 8:1 ratio? it is a wonder that the hospital still has staff.

11. Wanting to move to Montana

    kjfreeman replied to nurz2be's topic in Montana

    sdemp, thank you so much for the encouragement....my husband and i are bound and determined to get out to mt! we abs. fell in LOVE last time we were there!!!!! will be coming back in july! can't wait!!!!! thank you again!

12. Montana RN Salary

    kjfreeman replied to INDY98's topic in Montana

    that is ridiculous!

13. Average number of patients for RNs in Montana?

    kjfreeman replied to vicky3269's topic in Montana

    3-8! i thought we as nurses were past this...that is crazy to have 8 pts per 1 nurse! i feel as though i am a very organized and good nurse but that number makes me a little nervous. my hat is off to ya'll! after all you gotta do what you gotta do. d...

14. bozeman nursing and surrounding areas

    kjfreeman replied to kjfreeman's topic in Montana

    georgia. i work in the operating room and have ortho/plastics/med surg floor experience. i looked at the hospital in bozeman it appears to be nice. we are already planning a trip back out there in the summer:)

15. bozeman nursing and surrounding areas

    kjfreeman posted a topic in Montana

    my husband and i just got back from visiting montana and we fell in LOVE! i was wondering if anyone had any info on the hospitals in bozeman or surrounding areas? thanks:)