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I have a large chest tattoo that is easily seen if I am wearing a shirt that does not sit close to my neck. I have not had any issues at either job I have worked. The first job had a tattoo policy...

Would TNCC be helpful to critical care nursing? I had heard it was based on assessing a patient when they first arrive to the hospital, but if you are likely to see trauma patients in your ICU, would...

are there many hospitals out there that have RNs who circulate and scrub? And I don't mean scrub once a month but consistently scrub? I am interested in RNFA but I work at a hospital where most...

Hi! I am currently pregnant and now have more information thanks to my recruiter so I'll share:) You can be pregnant anytime except for MEPS and COT. If you have to get/renew your physical and are...

I work in the OR but I can definitely empathize with you. When I was in nursing school, before I got to see OR nursing, I was like "oh ****, I'm paying to go to school for job I don't even like!" I...

While I was a volunteer, not a nurse, at the time, I was a patient hand holder during elective abortions. I am also pro-choice, so, now that I am an OR nurse, I have no problem with this particular...

I figure I'll share my GPA because that was something I was wondering too when I applied to NTP. My nursing GPA was 3.8 and my GPA from my first degree was 3.4. I was never given an exact answer as...

No, I wasn't selected. I was told that there were so many applicants that some people's applications were not even looked over. They just used arbitrary criteria to decrease the number of...

When I applied to the NTP board in May 2011, I was told that 150 people applied and 25 were selected.

DocOc, you asked if an OR nurse does a head to toe assessment earlier. When I started in the OR I wondered why they didn't either. The reason is that an OR nurse performs a focused assessment. The OR...

Quick question, I am currently gaining my one years experience to apply for the Air Force next October. I understand that I cannot be pregnant at COT, but are there other times I shouldn't be...

I wish you the best of luck in applying. It takes awhile to get everything together for your packet, I hope you are able to complete it in time for January. I don't have any idea how your chances...

I did my practicum for my BSN in the OR and hoped to get a position there after graduation. It didn't work out because they wanted to hire someone with 2 years experience. I was told to apply at a...

Hi! I was just wondering what certifications should a nurse have or would help a nurse in the OR. I understand that after 2 years a nurse is eligible to test for CNOR, but are there other...

I don't think they would push your packet over the edge but I do think having those certifications are worth the money now to add to your packet/resume as a whole. It shows that you are driven to get...

Hi! I have an interview coming up with Oschner in New Orleans in the Operating Room Department. I am a new graduate and this is my first interview as a nurse. I have looked through some of the other...

Thank you for replying. What are the specialties required?

I was wondering if the Air Force is in need of OR nurses. I was not picked up for NTP this last board. When I told my recruiter I had done my practicum in the OR, he said to get 6 months experience...

Hi! I was told we should hear within 2 weeks and that our recruiters will contact us directly to let us know. I hate all the waiting. I am nervous and excited at the same time! Good luck everyone, I...

I will owe around the amount you do ($60,000) but that is for 2 bachelors degrees. I worked when I could and received loans and grants to get me through. We live off a combination of my loans and my...

As the military member it is great, pays for everything. As a dependent it can have good and bad points. As a dependent I have had to wait long periods of time to get an appointment with my PCM, get...

:D Hi! I am also waiting this month! I hope we hear good news too! All the pushing back of dates, no news on the budget, and the talks of the Air Force not taking many nurses at all makes me even...

Maliaia, Wow. What a decision you have to make. The longest my husband and I spent away from each other was a year and a half so that I could finish my first degree. There were benefits (I...

Hi, I am talking only about the Air Force here but most sites say that the tattoo(s) should not cover more than 1/4 of whatever extremity they are on. Here is one website that goes into some...

Thank you all for responding, I appreciate the input!