micco

micco specializes in OR.

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1. finding preceptors

   micco posted a topic in NP Students

   I am going to start cold calling offices and dropping in. for those have had success finding preceptors in the past, did you take a cover letter, resume, course objectives? gave you give me a example of the cover letter? or if anyone can help me...

2. Signing VA application forms - recent VA hires, please help

   micco replied to Nickle's topic in Government

   you have to print the form, sign it, and then scan it to upload the signed form.

3. SICU at Renown in Reno - is my recruiter hiding something?

   micco replied to tookdaddy's topic in Nevada

   I moved to Reno 9 months ago and like it. I use the Renown system and have had good experiences all around (x-ray, vascular, urgent care, primary care). I work at another facility in town. Even though Reno is known for gambling it is very close to...

4. moving to Reno, any advice

   micco replied to micco's topic in Nevada

   thanks for all the info. just got back from house hunting in Reno. had a couple of interviews, but havent heard anything back yet. keeping my fingers crossed.

5. Chloraprep

   micco replied to theamberdawns's topic in Ob/Gyn

   chloraprep is used for surgery and can be applied without sterile gloves on. like any skin prep containing alcohol, chloraprep must dry before drapes are applied. where I work now, chloraprep is what most general surgeons use.

6. drive time

   micco replied to nrsman1's topic in Operating Room

   how is the required response time if you take call

7. moving to Reno, any advice

   micco replied to micco's topic in Nevada

   thanks for the info. I am also looking for a kennel. my dogs will need to be in a kennel for 2 weeks until we can move into our house. any advice on pizza places, mexican, steak, sushi. thanks again

8. moving to Reno, any advice

   micco posted a topic in Nevada

   Hi, I'm moving to Reno in Dec 2009 and am looking for info and opinions on best grocery stores in northwest Reno, restaurants, best deals on children's clothes, etc. also looking for a job too if anyone has any leads. thanks

9. The Sierra Nevada VA

   micco replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada

   what department will you be working in? if you hear of anything in the operating room, med surg, or emergency room, please let me know. thanks

10. The Sierra Nevada VA

    micco replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada

    thanks. feeling a bit anxious about job huntng in December

11. The Sierra Nevada VA

    micco replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada

    have you heard anything from Sierra VA? I am moving to the Reno area in December and have thought about applying as I currently work at an Army hospital.

12. Bunion/Osteotomy surgery - local vs. MAC anesthesia

    micco replied to Kimmbo's topic in Orthopaedic

    where I work, bunionectomies are done frequently with MAC and a block

13. has anyone previously worked as an endoscopy tech?

    micco replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    a endo tech holds the scope during colonoscopies and EGDs and then cleans the scopes. that is their main duties.

14. OR Pet peeves

    micco replied to MsLeylaBar's topic in Operating Room

    people nurses or techs who try to skate passed the rules. for example "we don't count instruments on open appys here." techs or nurses who flirt almost to the point of offering themselves to the docs or docs who due the same. please, this is a pl...

15. "TIME BACK" vs. Overtime $$ pay

    micco replied to Paws4K9s's topic in Operating Room

    if you are being forced to take comp time for overtime worked, i think that is illegal. i would discuss this with your manager and state that you would like receive $$ from now on. may be this needs to be addressed with human resources. you are be...