bella201

bella201

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  1. manipulative and body-based therapies

    Hey pos-healthRN, I am also trying to find other holistic rn's who practice holistic/alternative modalities on their own in private practice here in TX. As I am trying to find out the range of practice for holistic rn's providing these services. I'm ...
  2. I want to work in the OR

    Rose_Queen, I know orientation extensions are not a given so how should I go about requesting/getting an orientation extension if I find that the orientation is not sufficient or I find I need more hands on practice when on orientation?
  3. I want to work in the OR

    Rose_Queen, Did you receive my post? I know that orientations can be extended. I'm thinking maybe doing this can help in getting sufficient orientation time so that I can have more hands on experience to become proficient when I finally come to the ...
  4. I want to work in the OR

    I said course because I thought the orientation had to follow a course along with the orientation. And I wanted to take the course to open doors for myself as it seems that getting into the OR field is somewhat difficult as a new grad or otherwise. T...
  5. I want to work in the OR

    Rose_Queen, So I do have to find OR's that work with the program right? How were you able to secure specifically 9 Months of orientation? Was it because that's how long the course was structured to last when taking it at a facility with a preceptor?
  6. I want to work in the OR

    You said you applied for a position that included a 9 month orientation using AORN's Periop101 program. I just found about this organization and their course today while doing some more research into OR nursing. Do I have to find positions/employers ...
  7. I want to work in the OR

    Hi Rose_Queen, I will keep an open mind. I do plan on finding residency program in the OR, but as far as the perioperative course, do you know of any that actually provide hands on experience? I would like to take this course early on if possible so ...
  8. I want to work in the OR

    Hi Tiger52, I will be starting nursing school this august and I've been analyzing a couple of specialties for a while now, that would possibly be potential good fits for me and my circumstances. And the more I've looked into OR nursing and constantly...
  9. Pros and Cons of Working in the OR

    Hey Rose, Are weekend position (specifically sat-sun) available when working in the OR? Or is it mostly 9-5 Mon-Fri or mostly 3 12hr shifts/wk? Btw, have u done OR travel nursing?
  10. US RN Looking to Work in UK...With a Twist?

    Thanks Skylark; Do u happen to know what specialties there is a need for in the UK? Any critical care specialties like ICU; NICU; the OR etc? Also, do you know of any travel agencies that are based in the UK that sponsor American nurses to work in t...
  11. US RN Looking to Work in UK...With a Twist?

    Hi skylark; I see that u work between the US and UK. How are u able to do that? I would love to do this myself. What specialties are needed over there in the UK?
  12. The type of schedule I'm referring to is where one would work 2 weeks on and then be off for 2 weeks and then the cycle starts again; or work 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks etc. and be off that same amount of weeks that was worked? Catch my drift? Is there vari...
  13. Thanks CrazyCoconut for your input! I have sought out help from disabilities services; my counselor has suggested that I look into a different career because of the physicality of the job which I understand because it makes me a liability and I know ...
  14. A Nurse with POTS Disability: A Great Success Story!

    Hi CrazyCoconut, Congratulations on the new chapter in life that has begun for you!! Thank you for sharing your story it is great to see that you did not let your condition and people's opinions deter you from pursuing a career in nursing. As a fello...
  15. Thanks Mother RN I got your reply!!