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Thank you Sun0408. I did get two personal recommendations from a close friend/RN/charge nurse and a close friend/Dr., as well. Hopefully that's enough needed. My interview at another hospital is tomorrow, im praying i get this job without any problems.

Thank you @#1ME. I was told by many to not use him as a reference. I didn't know for sure if that would look bad or not, and if it would be questioned as to why I chose not too, I really wouldn't know what to say. He is the nursing supervisor/manager and we have a assistant nurse manager and she don't do references for some reason. I work a hard to fill position, (weekends), and I'm wondering if that's why he's trying to stop me from leaving. I am so frustrated, I don't know what to do

I have been a nurse for five years at a level one trauma center and have decided to make an advance in my career and move to another specialty, however my manager has given every job I apply for a bad reference. I have nothing against my current manager other than, I dont trust that he has a good backbone and allows alot of mess to go on in the unit. But other than that, we have no issues...at least I thought. I have approached my manager about these references and he denies it. I feel like he is trying to stop me from advancing my career on purpose, but I don't why. I have no disciplinary write-up's, attendance is good, I get along with everyone, even have great recommendations from doctor's I work side by side with, but again, no job acceptance to jobs I KNOW I am qualified for. My question is, is it necessary to give the next hiring manager a reference from your current manager if you already he is not going to give you a good reference for his own personal reasons against me? Please help me

Thank you for your advice. I am taking everything under consideration right now. I was worried about the radiation exposure from xrays and the learning curve I will have to conquer. I am still confused, but I will go on the interview and see what happens. Thank you for the suggestions.

Hi OR nurses, I am in dyer need or some advice. I have just found out that I am pregnant nad I have a job in the OR tomorrow. This couldn't have come at a better time. I am however, excited this is my second and last child, my son is 12 years old and my husband and I have been planning this. I currently work in the ICU but within six months of working there I decided that it just wasn't a good fit for me so I decided to apply to the OR because I always loved surgery, blood, adrenaline rush and I loved the C-Section I witnessed in nursing school and that was when I knew I would eventualy find my place in the OR. Now I am in my first trimester, orientation is almost 5-6 months long M-F, which I don't mind, but I would only have 3 months after orientation on my own before the baby is born. Should I take this job if offered to me? Should I let the manager know in my interview about my pregnancy or wait until I get the job?, I don't want to miss this opportunity, but I also don't want to waste nobody's time either. Please help with advice, Thanks

I believe he started practicing pediatrics when he performed surgery on the girl who had chronic seizures, this was before his babies died, I think.

I know right? I was shocked to see that happen.

Are you kidding??? Please.

They have played the movie three times so far tonight, I'm sure it will come on again.

Shortness of breath RT: Symptoms of congestive heart failure S/S orthopnea, restlessness, jugular vein distention, not able to wak long distances, nasal flaring, accessory muscle use, crackles on auscultation, coughing up blood tinged sputum, etc.... I have been a nurse for two years, I sort of forgot how to do the format but I hope this helps. I know how you feel, I was a student too!

My son and I watched this tonight and it was such an inspiring movie. My son read about his life in school. I have been feeling really tired and burnt-out lately at my job and watching this movie has really made me appreciate why I chose to become a nurse. I sat there and watched everyone in the operating room performing separate jobs but yet working as ONE TEAM. It made me cry:crying2:. I love what I do and realize that each of us play a big role in people's life and you can do anything you put your mind to. Thanks

Think about all the sacrifices you had to make to get to where you are. Then remember the drive you had before the program started and continue to have those thoughts throughtout until you are done with the program. Personally for me, a trip to the hair salon, the mall, a nice massage and pedicure, always made me feel better after days like this.

I would maybe go contingent or part time in the OR so you wouldn't have to totally give up your job, then I would find a contingent position or part-time position on a med-surg or telemetry flooor. You would probably need orentation,which is usually full time, so contingent would be the way to go.

This would probably be easier if you did a face-to-face interview maybe on your lunch hour during clinicals, that way you can get all the information you need and get all your questions answered at that time.

R.N.A.= C.N.A Same thing different name, patient care, vitals, feeding, assissting with daily living needs, ect....