ORgirl2010

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1. Vaginal Prep solutions

   ORgirl2010 replied to chills07's topic in Operating Room

   We use Exidine on patients with betadine allergies. We use this all the time in our cysto cases regardless of allergy status. Most gyn cases still use betadine scrub and paint with the exception of people with allergies.

2. Help me save my poor hands

   ORgirl2010 replied to wmg246's topic in General Nursing

   I like the Gold bond cream. At walmart or target you can get a small tube that fits in your pocket in the travel size section. Very inexpensive and works great.

3. going back to school?? teacher to nurse??

   ORgirl2010 replied to lilmamacita007's topic in General Nursing

   I was in a very similar situation. I had 2 degrees before going into nursing. I have a bachelors and masters in education. I decided to return to school for nursing. I took my pre-req classes while teaching part time. The program I decided to attend ...

4. Shoes?

   ORgirl2010 replied to Aneroo's topic in Operating Room

   I am thinking about getting a pair of the shape ups. Do you think they are as good as Danskos? They look a little weird but when your on your feet all day who care's right?

5. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   ORgirl2010 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   The trick works! I did pass got the news this morning! I am on cloud 9 :)

6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   ORgirl2010 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I hope the trick works. I took my test yesterday and got the "good pop-up." I will be able to access my quick results tomorrow. I will post back to let you know if it worked for me.

7. Shoes?

   ORgirl2010 replied to Aneroo's topic in Operating Room

   Aneroo, Do you still like the Alegria? I have been eyeing them. They look very cute. I just got a job as a circulating nurse too! Let me know what you think of them and what style you purchased. Thanks, Lindsey :)

8. Winterhaven area hospitals

   ORgirl2010 replied to ORgirl2010's topic in Florida

   Caroladybelle, Thanks for your advice. That is exactly why I posted this thread I wanted to get a "feel" for how the market is in that area. Here in Michigan things are really bad so I was thinking that Florida may be a possibility as I would have a ...

9. Winterhaven area hospitals

   ORgirl2010 posted a topic in Florida

   Hello Florida Nurses, Does anyone know what hospitals are in the Winterhaven area? I am a new grad thinking of relocating to this area from Michigan. I have my BSN. Any insight on what hospitals are best in this area to work for? Thanks so much :)

10. EMU, does anyone have any information about admissions?

    ORgirl2010 replied to springing's topic in Michigan

    I also had a hard time getting any information from EMU. Once you apply then they are a little more helpful. I unfortunately don't know about the points system. -Good luck

11. U of D Mercy Accelerated Second Degree

    ORgirl2010 replied to Magen1021's topic in Michigan

    I am in and had a 3.9

12. ATTENTION ALL ACCELERATED SECOND CAREER STUDENTS HELP!!!!! (U of D)

    ORgirl2010 replied to god-is-love's topic in Michigan

    God is Love As far as your clinical schedule, unless it says your hospital and group on your schedule, then that is just a generic time. We got our official time during our health assessment class which will be your first 2 or 3 weeks. Any difference...

13. U of D Mercy 2nd degree students

    ORgirl2010 replied to faithful1's topic in Michigan

    Some people have used the No worker behind program. I didn't realize I could use it until recently. Unfortunately am still waiting to get into the meetings. I would take advantage of it if you can! :)

14. U of D Mercy 2nd degree students

    ORgirl2010 replied to faithful1's topic in Michigan

    No problem...let me know if you need anything else! You will do great I am sure :)

15. U of D Mercy 2nd degree students

    ORgirl2010 replied to faithful1's topic in Michigan

    I have only completed the first semester. I did need all the books so far. I would recommend buying them on half.com. I found them to be much cheaper. I replied to your other post with the questions. But for a steth- I have the Littmann Master Classi...