wilbur1

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1. OR RN's recovering their own patients in a small, rural hospital

   wilbur1 replied to wilbur1's topic in Management

   Thank you, CNurseGreen- I think that you are exactly right! Knowledge IS power-plus adding positions in this economy is next to impossible. If you are interested in sharing any of your competencies, I would be very grateful!

2. OR RN's recovering their own patients in a small, rural hospital

   wilbur1 posted a topic in Management

   I really need some help here. I am a new manager of a Surgical Services Department at a rural hospital. All of this is new to me, but especially that of working at a small rural hospital where the "rules" seem to be quite different to that of a lar...

3. OR RN's recovering their own patients in a small, rural hospital

   wilbur1 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I really need some help here. I am a new manager of a Surgical Services Department at a rural hospital. All of this is new to me, but especially that of working at a small rural hospital where the "rules" seem to be quite different to that of a lar...

4. Small, rural hospital: OR RN's recovering their own patients

   wilbur1 posted a topic in PACU

   I really need some help here. I am a new manager of a Surgical Services Department at a rural hospital. All of this is new to me, but especially that of working at a small rural hospital where the "rules" seem to be quite different to that of a lar...

5. Cardboard and Meds Guidance Needed

   wilbur1 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I am in some desperate need of finding written documentation (guidance statements) on the following topics: *Cardboard in the OR-does this mean no cardboard in the entire department (PACU, Pre-op, CS, etc)? What kinds of cardboard are banned? What ab...

6. Forced to leave job-can I take legal action?

   wilbur1 replied to wilbur1's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice. The last thing that I want to do is be a pariah but I honestly feel like I don't have a choice here. It has been life or death for me because of this situation. Also, for the record, I am seeing both a psychiatrist and a psycho...

7. Forced to leave job-can I take legal action?

   wilbur1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Sigh! This is a very long and complicated situation. Basically, I have been forced to leave a job that I love because a few people in management do not like me and have made my life hell. This situation has affected me so much that I can't let it go ...

8. I passed-YEAH!!

   wilbur1 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I just wanted to let everyone know that I passed my boards!! It feels so strange--like I was expecting to feel smarter or something.:balloons: I just wanted to thank everyone for their support and prayers!! Wilbur

9. Kaplan Course??

   wilbur1 replied to nursecheryl81's topic in New Nurse

   I studied from a variey of different books and I have to say that the Kaplan book was the best at teaching me how to read the questions. I took a course from Meds publishing and wasn't extremely impressed. I also bought some audio tapes to listen t...

10. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    wilbur1 replied to wilbur1's topic in NCLEX

    Well, I took my boards this morning. I am SO glad that is over with!! I got 75 questions--which is what I thought I would get for some reason. I guess I wasn't surprised when the test shut off but I still felt like crying!! The 2 1/2 hour drive d...

11. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    wilbur1 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hey Everyone! I am taking my boards in 2 days and am terrified!! I am trying really hard to relax and not get all worked up about it but I can't sleep without thinking about it and dreaming about it and I woke up today with a horrible stress headach...

12. St. Joes Hospital

    wilbur1 replied to moonshadeau's topic in Wisconsin

    I work in the OR and have been here almost 9 years and was hired right out of school. The OR at SJH is a great place to work and they do a lot of promoting within. I strongly urge you to look at the OR even as a new grad. The benefit of one holida...

13. Need Advice!!

    wilbur1 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I am about to graduate in May--yeah!! My problem is this--I have been a Certified Surgical Tech at my hospital for a while. I really loved it there and was planning on working there when I graduated. I even bragged to my classmates what a great de...

14. Can't seem to focus and study today..Easter vs school

    wilbur1 replied to Berta's topic in General Students

    Berta, CONGRATS!!! :balloons: I knew you could do it!! When are you done with school? Do you any more tests? I have an interview on Wednesday - I am nervous!! Take Care!!

15. Can't seem to focus and study today..Easter vs school

    wilbur1 replied to Berta's topic in General Students

    My sister-in-law told her 13 and 7 year olds that I am going back to school because I don't have an education! They, in turn, told my children that! I am so upset right now, I'm shaking! I have sooooo many college credits behind me, I just never f...