blueberry POP tart:)

blueberry POP tart:) has 30!!! years experience.

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1. OR Sharps safest practice

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to NurseNicky's topic in Operating Room

   We have the handy little red box too! Numbered foam on one side, magnet on the other.

2. AORN Periop 101

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to carolinadiva's topic in Operating Room

   Becca1880; I'm very happy you are enjoying OR life, I bet you are an awesome team member! Nice to hear a positive comment:)

3. Tax season, What can I right off??

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

   I agree!! You make enough to pay a good CPA, have a chat with them and tell them you think itemizing might be a good option for you. Have all your papers in order and with you, they can ask you a few questions and tell you if it is beneficial for y...

4. On-call in the OR

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to lozstar's topic in Operating Room

   Kguill975; My hospital is just the same. We have 4 OR's, 4 circulators, and we still have to do the C-sections. They do provide the baby nurse. Those girls flatly refuse to learn to circulate, even though a couple of them have done it before at a pre...

5. Work in Alaska?

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to thatchergirl's topic in Alaska

   Wow that's incredible! I think i am paid like royalty, and I find the cost of living to be much the same! Maybe cause I'm in a smaller town?!

6. Best Nursing Shoes

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to bconlee's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have been a nurse for 30 years. I started in Nurse Mates shoes, and for 20 years or so I have worn WELL MADE, WELL FITTING athletic shoes. They usually cost $80 or more, and must be replaced no less than yearly, but I have ZERO foot problems today!...

7. Work in Alaska?

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to thatchergirl's topic in Alaska

   I lived in the south when I got an Alaska license, it took a little time & I thought it was pretty expensive. My hospital seems to always have positions available, both nursing & non-nursing. I would not want to live in Anchorage, I prefer a...

8. Howdeeeeeee! On my way to Anchorage...

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to UTVOL3's topic in Alaska

   So where have you ended up working?!!

9. Call pay?

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to lovey0830's topic in Operating Room

   I get $5 hour to be on call. We get time & a half, 2 hour minimum if called in. If we continue our shift, at 14 hours we go on to double time. Holidays are double time. Plus more perks! I think we have a good thing here.