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1. Periop 101 exam

   smiggers posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello out there, I need some help. I will be taking the periop 101 exam this weekend and would like to know how other people prepared for the test. I did all the modules about a month or so ago and haven't really had anytime to review them as i'm alw...

2. New OR nurse needs some advice

   smiggers replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks so much for that. It is funny that we all feel the same way and that makes me feel better. I'm like you I like to be in control and run my own show. Today was a good day I didn't have any dumb moments so that was good. Just when I think about...

3. New OR nurse needs some advice

   smiggers replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for that reply. The thing is where i work they don't have a proper oreintation program for the OR. I have no feedback. But like you i write down every procedure i'm in and i make a copy of the preference card (scrratch out the pts name) and wr...

4. New OR nurse needs some advice

   smiggers replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

   Hi Guys and thanks so much for the support. It has been almost 3 months now and i am still not confident. I am doing a lot more and beginning to stand up to the doctors haha.. but i still don't feel confident setting up a room by myself. Once everyth...

5. New OR nurse needs some advice

   smiggers replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks Gary for the support it truly make me feel a lot better. I think i need to give myself time as it has only been 2 months so far. time will tell. :)

6. New OR nurse needs some advice

   smiggers replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks so much for the reply. It makes me feel so much better to know there is a light at the end of then tunnel. The reason I am being rushed is because we are short staffed. I want to really like it and hope that after another 4 months i can feel m...

7. New OR nurse needs some advice

   smiggers posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi There everyone i need some advice on operating room nursing. I have been in the OR for 2 months now and I have good days and bad days. I feel like i will never know where anything is or what it is. There is so much to know. I feel pressure from my...

8. Weiss Memorial RN residency

   smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

   Hey Icechick How was the training? What hours did you do for the first week. I start tomorrow....Thanks Smiggers

9. Weiss Memorial RN residency

   smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

   Yes please let us know, you never know we may get to meet each other. Kudos on the many interviews i only heard back for one.

10. Weiss Memorial RN residency

    smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

    I wouldn't give up yet. it seems like others have waited longer than a week for there call back. If she said that the program wasn't full that is a good thing. I will have my fingers crossed for you... Good luck!!!!!!

11. Weiss Memorial RN residency

    smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

    Yep I start on the 29th. So happy and excited.

12. Weiss Memorial RN residency

    smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

    I got my second interview right away but others have had theirs after a week or so and still got the position. the start dates are 15th and the 29th. Good luck to you.

13. Weiss Memorial RN residency

    smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

    Well i have just got off the phone with HR at Weiss and guess what i got the job!!!! i cannot believe it, so happy i can't even think straight. Thanks for all the support it meant a lot. Thanks

14. Weiss Memorial RN residency

    smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

    Can anyone answer this qusestion for me please? If i wasn't chosen for a position in the new grad program would they call me to let me know or would they not bother. Thanks

15. Weiss Memorial RN residency

    smiggers replied to icechick's topic in Illinois

    Icechick i can not reply to you privately so to answer the question basically yes that is what they said to me and the n checked my references also.. Really losing hope because i called HR and they blew me off in 10 secs that the position hadn't bee...