OR-RN2011

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1. Moving to SC-soon to be new grad and navy wife

   OR-RN2011 replied to domo1091's topic in Career Support

   I know NC is experiencing a nursing shortage. I would guess SC is the same but I could be wrong.

2. Float pool as a new grad?

   OR-RN2011 replied to jessmurph's topic in New Nurse

   I took a job in the float pool a year ago. It has given me tons of experience but it has been a challenge. I may give blood once in 6 months or hang TPN 3 times in a week and then not again for months. It has its advantages I don't have to deal with ...

3. getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

   OR-RN2011 replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

   CMC in Charlotte hires ADN, they would prefer BSN degree nurses. They have an education benefit as part of the compensation package. The amount you get reimbursed depends on if you are PT or FT. The cost of living is lower than in the North East.

4. Facebook while on the clock?

   OR-RN2011 replied to maureen924's topic in Professionalism

   I do work with amazing nurses. Most healthcare professionals go above and beyond to provide quality care. Most have a serious problem and dislike for those that do not. I am sure if the student really looked she would see that. If someone is checking...

5. Facebook while on the clock?

   OR-RN2011 replied to maureen924's topic in Professionalism

   I have never seen a nurse checking Facebook while neglecting patients. Work for a few years and then you can judge. I am sorry but I really dislike these critical nursing student posts.

6. OR orientee.. Feeling like an idiot

   OR-RN2011 replied to NurseLife329's topic in Operating Room

   It takes time. There is a huge learning curve in the OR. On days when you have down time stock rooms, help other nurses with opening their cases, break down cases and put away supplies that were not used. This helped me learn where things were withou...

7. Tele or MedSurg better for career to be in OR

   OR-RN2011 replied to monsterRN's topic in Operating Room

   I went into the OR as a new grad as have many of the nurses in our OR. The OR is very different from floor nursing. If you haven't been there you should try to shadow at some point. It isn't for everyone. If it were me making the choice I would take ...

8. what would you do in this situation?

   OR-RN2011 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

   I would agree with previous posters ask the patient, review the patient history and then call the Doctor. Some patients don't have any idea what is going on but many do and all you have to do is ask. It is important to include your patients in their ...

9. ? if you've recently taken the NCLEX RN in MA

   OR-RN2011 replied to CaptScrubs13's topic in Massachusetts

   Make sure the name on your license or passport (whatever you are using) is an exact match to your application. The school hyphenated my name on the COG. On my license I don't hyphenate delayed me by several weeks. It was very frustrating and the scho...

10. Has anyone taken the Periop 101 AORN final exam?

    OR-RN2011 replied to bnhanna9's topic in Operating Room

    I wanted to add my experience to this thread. I took this exam and would recommend people study. The questions ask some of the same information that the quizzes at the end of the modules ask, they just reformat the questions. If you have test anxiety...

11. Feeling undermined by co-worker

    OR-RN2011 replied to Scrubby's topic in Relations

    I would talk to her first. She won't be receptive (just my guess). Then when you go to management and they ask if you addressed it with her you can say yes and pass along her response. If you I were the manager and you came to me first I would have y...

12. Sleeves in the OR

    OR-RN2011 replied to ruggster's topic in Operating Room

    No the Dr/PA/Tech's etc who scrub in remove the jackets before washing. They don't wear it when scrubbed in . The circulating nurse/reps etc wear the jacket.

13. Any other cold hearted nurses out there?

    OR-RN2011 replied to sweet~revenge's topic in Relations

    I am a professional at work. I am a mom/sister/daughter/wife at home. You are not cold or heartless just realistic. I do agree a soothing voice and eye contact can go a long way and I always try first.

14. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    OR-RN2011 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric

    I worked in LTC for 4 months after graduation. I had 12 weeks of orientation. My manager and supervisor were fired during the orientation. I showed up for work one day and the manager was gone. I looked out the window during a med pass and saw the su...

15. OPINION: Would you accept this job offer as your first job?

    OR-RN2011 replied to Sammie_R_N's topic in Job Hunt

    On this I agree with libbyliberal. I left a similar situation. You won't be able to provide your patients with good care because you will be spread to thin. trust your gut the fact you are asking all of us sounds like in your gut you know it is a bad...