jmlowe85

jmlowe85 specializes in OR.

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1. Bair Hugger

   jmlowe85 replied to kellygurl64's topic in Operating Room

   We use under and over body bair hugger's together for our long neuro cases, Endoscopic Endonasal Approach and Crani for Tumors. It keeps our patients temp up much better than just having one over them. jwk- ours have channels that are outside the p...

2. Psych help in Philly

   jmlowe85 replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Pennsylvania

   try fairmont out by manayunk. I interviewed with them a little over a year ago. I interviewed with them and they offered me a per diem position. I didn't accept it but, they called quickly after applying to them.

3. Kent state university hospital cohort

   jmlowe85 replied to KFoss's topic in Ohio

   I went to kent state and graduated in their accelerated program about a 1.5yrs ago. Don't know what the hospital cohort is, they used to hold informational meetings on their programs call the school of nursing to get more answers to your questions.

4. Kent State University Accelerated BSN Spring 2013

   jmlowe85 replied to ekohr's topic in Ohio

   I graduated from the program last summer I can answer any questions you may have except the interview stuff since that didn't exist when I went. Send me a message and I'll respond as I get time.

5. Clipping hair

   jmlowe85 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

   I am on the neuro team, we clipper hair in the OR after intubation and positioning while we prep. I know what AORN says but who wants to be awake when we shave a good portion of your hair for a craniotomy for tumor case, the pt is already going thro...

6. OR training programs in PA

   jmlowe85 replied to justchill's topic in Pennsylvania

   Got a job in the OR at UPMC as a new grad.

7. Foot in door?

   jmlowe85 replied to KatieBug713's topic in Operating Room

   Call the department and ask to shadow some days.

8. experienced RN moving to Pittsburgh...what is the job market like??

   jmlowe85 replied to happycamper247's topic in Pennsylvania

   I work at UPMC Presby, I couldnt imagine them not having alot of job postings there are allways a large amount throughout the system. Payscale goes on experience, education, certification and by hospital. We have some bonuses that we can get in our ...

9. Operating room procedures/meds?

   jmlowe85 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Operating Room

   This is all going to vary on what type of OR your interviewing at whether it is a small community hospital or a university hospital, trauma center. We have med bags that have commonly used drugs for specific teams (ent, plastic, neuro, liver,.....)....

10. Kent State ABSN Fall 2012

    jmlowe85 replied to Loveski1's topic in Ohio

    Hope the interview went well,I did full-time during the week, they didnt have those other options when I was in the program. The semester difficulty varied depending on if you have taken the classes that you can take in advance and have gotten them o...

11. Kent State ABSN Fall 2012

    jmlowe85 replied to Loveski1's topic in Ohio

    I didn't work while in the program, I actually left a full time job to go back to school. Some people did work part time though. It just depends on you and how you learn. Some semesters are tougher than others so your time requirements for school wi...

12. Kent State ABSN Fall 2012

    jmlowe85 replied to Loveski1's topic in Ohio

    have fun i graduated from this program last august. i can pry answer any questions you might have. we didnt do interviews back then though

13. new grad RNs in Pittsburgh

    jmlowe85 replied to britt88knee's topic in Pennsylvania

    i was hired at presby as a new grad and started in feb. Was called in for a interview three days after applying for a handful of jobs. I moved from ohio as a 2nd degree nurse with a background in management. Just keep applying

14. $24/hr

    jmlowe85 replied to winter_green's topic in Pennsylvania

    I know new grad pay in the allentown area is low 20's so that sounds about right.

15. Does UPMC hire LPN's in their hospitals?

    jmlowe85 replied to New_LPN's topic in Pennsylvania

    Ask them on their Facebook career site, they are usually quick to respond.