Goobstress

Goobstress

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About Goobstress

Goobstress has 10 years experience and specializes in Operating Room.


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  1. How do you handle bullying?

    Bullies start really young and continue their behavior throughout life. I don't allow them to phase me with it their horizontal and lateral violence at work and have been around that type of unprofessional behavior several times and it irks those bu...
  2. What Kind of Patients Do You LIKE Most?

    I work in surgery so I must say the ones that are asleep :-)
  3. Favoritism in nursing?

    It occurs in other professions and more so than in nursing and it gets really ugly.
  4. Travel Nurse Buddy

    Ladies the joy of traveling is that you will all meet plenty of new people. If your new facility has other travelers which is usually the case, you will definitely find each other. Travelers tend to flock towards each other. If you travel to a la...
  5. seriously considering travel/questions

    I have been traveling for 8 years and have had no problems bouncing from one assignment to the next at all. I have made it a point to take a week or 2 in between assignments to reward myself with a vacation after every assignment. Just make sure to...
  6. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    Has he lost his mind? My dog sitter makes more than that!!! What rock has he been living under? Keep looking cause that is EXTREMELY insulting no matter how new you are. Starbucks Barista make more than that and get great benefits!!!
  7. If you go to a more rural place in SoCal they definitely will take you...just look at it as gaining the rest of the experience you need to compete with most of the places that are asking for 3-5 years of experience.
  8. looking for an online staffing firm

    Try Emerald Health Staffing, recruiters are very knowledgeable and they pay for EVERYTHING.
  9. Where to start?

    Messaged you some info, hope that helps you out.
  10. It's a social media and if they are comfortable posting their thoughts knowing co-workers, family and friends will see it then it's a decision that they decided or allowed to be made public. It may not be appropriate to some of us but if what they a...
  11. Are nurses allowed to have their nails painted?

    As an O.R nurse I am allowed to wear nail polish as long as it is not chipped and that is according to my AORN guidelines. I'm pretty sure your hospital has a policy regarding nail polish if there is one that states you can't wear acrylics.
  12. Small rural nurse intimidated by large hospital

    Don't let anyone intimidate you. I came from a very small rural hospital and started traveling to L.A where I started working for the best hospitals in here. I found that my small rural hospital prepared me for everything that would come my way and...
  13. OR to "regular" floor, is it possible?

    Being in the OR is completely different and you will definitely need re-training if you go back on the floor. If it is something you are not sure about, don't waste your time. It takes at least 2 years in the O.R to learn a whole lot and depending ...
  14. How is the job market in California right now (2012)?

    Job market is awful but you can always get in worn a travel assignment...they always hire or try to recruit the travelers. I have been working as a traveler in L.A area strictly for the past 6 years without any lapse with my assignments, so yes it c...
  15. New Grad Nursing Jobs in CA

    I completely agree with The Commuter as far as the job market here for new grads. It would be better if you stayed and entered a new grad program in NY to be on the safe side and then move here to Cali once you gain some experience.