bnhanna9

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1. Nursing positions deeply embedded in science

   bnhanna9 replied to DGabe24's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think any nursing really is as scientific as you sound like you want your profession to be. It can be what you want it to be, so a BSN degree and RN license are great starting points to lead you into a job as a CRNA, PhD in Nursing or an NP....

2. "Why are my cases backed up?!?!"

   bnhanna9 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

   All I have to say to that is.... HAHAHAHAHAHA ...and THANK YOU!! :yeah:

3. trauma OR

   bnhanna9 replied to bnhanna9's topic in Operating Room

   thanks for all the info. that's great. well i saw on the Tampa General Hospital (in Tampa, FL) website that they have a few positions open for "Clinical Nurse: Trauma Surgery." It's specific to the trauma, because they're a HUGE location (transpla...

4. Nursing Student Wanting OR, Should I Get A Floor Tech Position?

   bnhanna9 replied to redraider1977's topic in Operating Room

   see if during clinicals, are any patients on the floor having surgery that you could go to. see if there's a day where you could follow around a surgery team as a clinical experience. also, does the hospital have an internship program for students ...

5. trauma OR

   bnhanna9 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I am currently a general OR nurse in SW Florida. We have a local level 1 traume center. I am interested in becoming a trauma OR nurse. Any suggestions for what background is best to get there? Could anyone supply information about what it's like ...

6. RNFA

   bnhanna9 replied to boo_loveya's topic in Operating Room

   GREAT question mrsilly. I'm looking for the same information on here as well. It's pretty hard to come by. I'm really wanted to become an RNFA as well but our system doesn't recognize them. I live in Florida and it seems like hardly anyone does. ...

7. Has anyone taken the Periop 101 AORN final exam?

   bnhanna9 replied to bnhanna9's topic in Operating Room

   great! thanks for the information!

8. Periop Intern Interview..please help

   bnhanna9 replied to Akeos's topic in Operating Room

   congrats on graduating! I just did as well, and began a periop internship 2 weeks ago. what kind of portfolio did you start to put together? i only had copies of my cover letter and resume, and they didn't even ask for those since they already had...

9. Has anyone taken the Periop 101 AORN final exam?

   bnhanna9 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I'm completing the AORN Periop 101 modules now for my perioperative internship program. Has anyone taken the final exam, or is about to take it? If you have, how did you study for it? I'm trying to figure out the best way to devise a studying tool as...

10. Hourly Rate for OR Nurses?

    bnhanna9 replied to Nurse Jolly's topic in Operating Room

    check salary.com

11. What should I carry in my pocket as an OR nurse intern?

    bnhanna9 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just graduated from Nursing School as an RN and am beginning an internship as an OR RN. I was wondering what I should remember to have with me in my pockets at all times, i.e. tape, scissors, stethoscope, pen light? Any information would be greatly...

12. Becoming an OR Nurse!

    bnhanna9 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm 23 and going to graduate from a Florida ADN RN program in April. I'm doing well in school and I really love nursing. I'm finishing my OB/Peds this semester, and I really thought that's what I wanted to get into. Turns out... It's NOT ! My rotatio...

13. Becoming an OR Nurse!

    bnhanna9 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm 23 and going to graduate from a Florida ADN RN program in April. I'm doing well in school and I really love nursing. I'm finishing my OB/Peds this semester, and I really thought that's what I wanted to get into. Turns out... It's NOT ! My rot...