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At my hospital, nurses are the hands-off part of surgery ("circulation nurse" who stays out of the sterile field, preps necessary items, counts sponges, and runs after more supplies if needed.) We...

I really REALLY appreciate your post. I can relate to the question of shock? maturity? cold? I have recently been questioning myself, too, in regards to an afternoon in the med room with another...

Oh, and the other thing I meant to say...I would never give a reference for someone who didn't ask my permission first. :eek: Ya know what I mean?

When I was in a position of hiring/reference giving (non-nursing) our policy was to only state if the person was eligible for rehire or not. So I would tell the inquirer that was the policy, and...

Sparklie, I love that phrase...I will be using that! And thanks for making me feel welcome! :nurse:

Lux, that is too cool/exciting! What area are you getting into? Cheers to you too! :cheers:

Ooooh! Cool stuff. I have been part of a "Healthy Ager" program, and I have many resources for you! You may have to dig around a bit on these sites, but hope this helps! :D (yes, everyone, I...

Thank you Lux! Super sweet and encouraging of you to say. :) Woot for newbie sponges! lol Wish you lots of luck on your first day, and can't wait to hear all about it!

Thanks Tokmom! I really appreciate the welcome. :) Clinical Decision Unit is called Observation in some places. I think the new name is to help keep it truly a <23h watch/test/& wait unit, as...

I've been using the Littman Lightweight II. It doesn't hurt my ears, is actually light enough to not hurt my neck after 12h, and I hear great with it. Not saying it's the BEST, but I like it a...

Super fortunate here...I applied for 6 positions, & was called to interview on one. I interviewed and got a 7p to 7a job in the Clinical Decision unit. It may not be as 'sexy' as some positions,...

Do-Over, thanks! That's really what I wanted to hear...it DOES get better. :thankya:

Thanks Kay! I'll be working in the Clinical Decision Unit as a staff nurse. They tried to implement this unit a few years back but they didn't do their research and it ended up being more of an...

The title says it all. I'm new here to allnurses, brand new to nursing, & proud as heck to have been offered my first job as an RN. (very humbled and thankful, too, as I realize it is hard to find...