ORNerd BSN, RN

ORNerd has 12 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Operating Room.

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   Question for the night shift OR nurses

   ORNerd replied to dRummiN_KS's topic in Operating Room

   Like the previous poster said, utilization of the call team is going to depend on the facility. As far as feeling overwhelmed, that feeling will lessen as time goes on. It is generally accepted that it takes 1-2 years to feel competent as an OR nurse...
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   Question for the night shift OR nurses

   ORNerd replied to dRummiN_KS's topic in Operating Room

   I used to work 3 12’s overnight at a level I trauma center. There were 6 of us all night; usually 3 nurses and 3 scrub techs. The shift started by finishing cases that were still going from the day. Some nights there would be add-on cases to go and w...
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   Two job offers, unsure which one to choose

   ORNerd replied to rubyagnes's topic in New Nurse

   I'd take the L&D job if it was me.
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   Seasoned bedside nurses.......how do you plan your day?

   ORNerd replied to Beffers81's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked inpatient I wrote down my patients, their injury/surgery (I worked ortho), any relevant medical history, tests they needed that day, medication times, etc. That gave me an overall plan for the day. However, things could and did change o...
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   Nurses: How far is your commute?

   ORNerd replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

   20 miles, takes about 25 minutes. During rush hour, it can take me 45 minutes to an hour. My previous job was about 15-20 minutes but I lived in a snowy area and my commute could easily take much longer than that in bad weather. I personally would ...
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   HELP!! ADN to FNP Program Online

   ORNerd replied to GatorMc's topic in NP Students

   I don't think that exists...
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   The politics of transferring units

   ORNerd replied to amzyRN's topic in General Nursing

   It might be awkward but do you want to be stuck on a unit that you see no future on? It is what it is, don't feel obliged to continue working there because of awkwardness and poor staffing if you leave. Pursue the specialty you want. Managers should ...
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   Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

   ORNerd replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in General Nursing

   I used to work on an inpatient orthopedic unit and yes, I did a lot of heavy lifting. Spine patients who can't roll and need to be boosted up in bed multiple times a shift, ankle or femur fractures who need help to the commode, etc. and if they were ...
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   Is it better to get an ADN or BSN?

   ORNerd replied to Irena67's topic in ADN/BSN

   Where I used to live, I was able to get a job at a level I trauma center, teaching hospital, etc. with my ADN. However, it was at a slightly lower wage than new hires with their BSN. I completed my BSN and got a new job in a new state, similar hospit...
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    Having baby between Spring and Fall semester of Nursing School

    ORNerd replied to barbs1757's topic in General Students

    My husband and I had our first son (unexpectedly) when I was in my ADN program. I had 2 semesters left. We made it work but I have to be honest, it wasn't easy. My DH and I worked and went to school on opposite schedules and we were lucky enough to h...
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    Day shift and night shift jobs

    ORNerd replied to JulielynnRn's topic in General Nursing

    I personally do not like rotating shifts and it was a major reason why I went to straight nights at my first job (only option, day/evening shift was granted based on availability and seniority). That said, if it was a PRN position it might be differe...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    ORNerd replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    I'd never heard of MUSC until I moved to SC.
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    Failed nursing school

    ORNerd replied to Hello:)'s topic in General Students

    I didn't fail out entirely but I did have to repeat my psych nursing semester after I failed that class by 2 points. It was an ADN program and I felt like I was never going to finish it. Well I did, graduated in December 2012, passed NCLEX the first ...
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    IV Insertion in School?

    ORNerd replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't place IV's while in school, I learned on the job. I did get to practice on a few fake arms prior to the real thing, though.
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    Night shift for new grads.

    ORNerd replied to Nurse_Brezo's topic in General Nursing

    I used a sleep mask, earplugs, and had a fan on. I also used black out curtains and had my phone on silent. I was never able to sleep before the first night shift so I always ended up being awake for 24 hours, which was rough. Drink coffee at the ...