Nole99RN

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1. Comparing Wages in the OR setting

   Nole99RN replied to dmclung's topic in Operating Room

   I am an OR nurse in Tampa and my hourly wage is about 17.50. I think the new starting wage is around 16.00 for the OR here. Check for sign on bonuses and you can average more than that.

2. OR to ER? Need help please

   Nole99RN posted a topic in Emergency

   I have been working in the OR for a year now and feel I am missing out on alot. I miss doing "clinical" things as opposed to "technical" things. I also miss the patient contact. I am not sure the ER is for me, but I think I might enjoy it. I am wonde...

3. Certified Medical Assistant

   Nole99RN replied to jjrbh00's topic in General Nursing

   I was a CMA prior to going to nursing school. I worked for several years in doctor's offices...I did not however go to school for this. There was a time a few years ago when you could "challenge" the exam and become certified. I will tell you that it...

4. Transition to OR

   Nole99RN replied to SS99's topic in Operating Room

   You have to be in the OR for two years to take the CNOR test. I took a perioperative course (3 months)...which sounds similar to the one you are talking about. Good luck.

5. Charting Bloopers

   Nole99RN replied to AHarri66's topic in Humor

   In response to the KAY CIEL post...That is an actual name brand of KCl which is obviously known as potassium. Just thought you should know.