elgin1962

elgin1962 has 31 years experience and specializes in OR.

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1. Financial aid for laid-off workers

   elgin1962 replied to Guttercat's topic in NP Students

   Interesting website ---I did check it out and what a surprise! Welcome to America's Career InfoNet In my state I did a search for all undergraduate scholarships with the broadest criteria possible. Out of 44 available, a full 27 were specifically for...

2. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

   elgin1962 replied to jewelspassion's topic in ADN/BSN

   Please don't flame me, not trying to stoke the fires or beat any long dead horses. When I was a scrub tech it initially was a matter of practicality when I decided RN over LPN school. Because specifically in OR terms that meant unless I became an RN,...

3. OR Pet peeves

   elgin1962 replied to MsLeylaBar's topic in Operating Room

   Can't top any of these, been there done that and feel your pain all too well. I'm in a really good place now but.....1) surgeon's phone rings and a certain cardiologist always gives a 20 min dissertation about a consult she wants said surgeon to see....

4. CNOR cert; ACLS/PALS cert

   elgin1962 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

   I found this same attitude with a previous employer but decided to trust my gut and get my ACLS and CNOR anyway. Several years later it added to the qualifications I could offer when applying for a job 1500 miles away. What does this kind of initiati...

5. Malicious and untrue complaints made against me to the board

   elgin1962 replied to elgin1962's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for the words of wisdom and support. My lawyer seem intimidated by the board. Being too aggressive can be counterproductive but I believe this recent development of their witnesses backing down could justify a request to dismiss the complaint ...

6. Malicious and untrue complaints made against me to the board

   elgin1962 posted a topic in Recovery

   Has anyone here had the experience of being investigated by the board after your employer files a complaint then neither the former supervisor and head of HR both refuse to answer questions and return phone calls to the PhD evaluator doing your psych...

7. Pre-employment question about monitoring

   elgin1962 posted a topic in Recovery

   Nearly 19 years ago I attempted suicide with meds I acquired from my job as an RN. I subsequently checked myself into a psych unit after being terminated as I felt this was my best chance to get the help I needed and maintain my nursing licensure. I ...

8. Interviewed,interested,DSUA done.....how long to wait before I call?

   elgin1962 posted a topic in Oregon

   A week ago tomorrow I was flown cross country to interview for a position I am well-qualified for, having 20+ years of O.R. experience under my belt. The meeting with mgr. and staff went very well and ended with the statement that she would love to h...

9. MA circulates?

   elgin1962 replied to kvd_RN's topic in Operating Room

   Speaking from personal experience, if you knew the credentials (or lack of) of the people working in some private plastic surgery centers, you'd be asking a lot of questions before A) interviewing at one B) having a procedure at one. I briefly had a ...

10. circulator OR, new grad, too fast paced?

    elgin1962 replied to dontcallmeamurse's topic in Operating Room

    Surgeons love to make comments and see if they can ruffle your feathers. I was in your shoes about 20 yrs ago and in spite of having 9 yrs exp. as a scrub tech in open heart, learning to circulate was enough to make me really feel like a newbie all o...

11. New Grad Interviewing for Pre-op position. Any Advice?

    elgin1962 replied to OneOfTheGoodGuys's topic in Operating Room

    The graveyard comment is because pre-op is littered with nurses who have done their years in ER, ICU, etc and are looking for what Pre-op offers. I don't want to scare you but you should understand what you are going into right off the bat. It is ext...

12. Why Black Eyes?

    elgin1962 replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    I woke up after undergoing surgery to remove my gallbladder with bilateral "black" eyes several years ago. The bruising was so severe, one might have thought I'd been punched in the face. It was determined that the taping done by the anesthesiologist...