shep1960

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1. Get to OR as nurse or PA?

   shep1960 replied to Laird215's topic in General Nursing

   Laird215 Some of my colleagues have provided information and others needed more specifics since your question was rather open ended. As an active duty Navy perioperative nurse allow me to fill in a few gaps. As a perioperative nurse you will eithe...

2. Traumatic injury of a child

   shep1960 replied to Super RT's topic in PICU

   Super RT You can rant all you want to. I have debated those same questions myself for many years and I still have not found the answer. I hope and pray social services takes the child away from this mother. A fellow nurse sends his prayers of st...

3. Fresenius Dialysis Advice on taking the job

   shep1960 replied to momofthree's topic in Urology

   Momofthree When you evaluate the company you plan on working for please also include the other benefits besides base salary. Cost of health insurance, tuition assistance and the company's retirement plan are critical issues to address with your futu...

4. Where to Work While in School? Pre-Nursing Student

   shep1960 replied to kitti419's topic in Louisiana

   You may consider looking into working at one of the dialysis facilities in that area. I first entered the medical field as a dialysis technician in the Shreveport area in 1982. All of my experience during that time was on the job training at the fa...

5. looking for your help

   shep1960 replied to Ilya's topic in Operating Room

   Have you thought about joining the military? You may end up working on the Med/Surg floor for a few years, but once you have completed the perioperative program I can assure you that will be your life till you retire.

6. New graduate experience in a rural critical access hospital

   shep1960 replied to libby0903's topic in Emergency

   Dear Libby I hope this message is received before you have made your decision about going to the rural hospital. I have been a registered nurse for 18 years. My experience has ranged from working in large hospitals and also working in a small commu...