fusionfire32 replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Informatics
Yes. I am aware of the 1% cap rate. It's really hurtful. However, you got to look at a bigger picture. The benefits of working for nhs are more than you can imagine. I only realised that once I am here now, namely. It hurts me badly to give up m...
fusionfire32 replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Informatics
Hi there, If you look at my profile, I am originally from London, UK and have moved here to the U.S.. Not sure what the UK program is like but understand this. US has had electronic health records for sometime. The technology is a bit more advance...
fusionfire32 replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Informatics
Hi, I am in an Informatics program and to be honest, EPIC certification currently is gold dust. I would give anything to get my hands on it. If you have a bit of experience in implementation, trust me, it will open a lot of doors for you. Going into ...
fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Operating Room
Hi Guy, There are many ways to set up and the one that you mentioned is one of them. the only problem may be in that situation is when an assistant is involved, it does not leave a lot of space for them to assist and stand. on the other hand, anatomi...
fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Operating Room
Hi rose, Thank you. I can now confirm that I am not silly in implementing that. Do you have any research to back that up. I want to ensure best practice. Actually, I had an argument with a RN who scrubs and claims that she has 30 years of expe...
Hello fellow or nurses, Have a question. Where do your surgical tech stand during surgery. I was taught to set up according to the side the surgery is going to be and stand opposite the side of surgeon. I learnt this because the surgeon could turn...
fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Job Hunt
I worked in the OR for 7 years doing multiple specialities. What I have learned so far, aseptic techniques and sterility concept never change and neither does the technique to operate. I have used the same equipment and instruments before. It's the p...
fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Job Hunt
Thank you for your support and you are right on target as to what happened. It has been a confidence shattering experience. I am tri lingual and I understand 2 more languages but don't speak them. I have now moved to where I can find more people that...
I sincerely need advice with this situation. A bit of background. I am not a new nurse but I am new to USA. My education is not from USA and neither is the culture. Long story short: I passed my NCLEX and got a job straight away. I moved 400 mile...
fusionfire32 replied to nurse482488's topic in Operating Room
Hey girl, I feel ya. Recently I have had a dito experience as you describe. Only difference was that I was experienced OR nurse from a different country. The terms are different, slang is different, prepping, drapping inserting foley, circulating is...
fusionfire32 replied to Chisgig18's topic in International
Yes I did. At that time, city Uni was offering a program to make hours up. Is the last one to be offered. And that too because I only had theory hours to make so it was no problem for them.
fusionfire32 replied to Chisgig18's topic in International
I moved here in June this year from UK. I started the process for cgfns in 2009/10. Passed my NCLEX in Oct this year and landed a job in Nov. Not started working yet as start date is in Dec but the terminology is very different. I sometimes have slig...
fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Operating Room
No problem. Actually thank you very much for being so kind and helping me out. I looked at the mometrix website and they are actually giving the hard copy of the book and flashcards I belive for $66. I might just grab that lol