RNOTODAY BSN, RN

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    No one dies in OR

    RNOTODAY replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    DNR orders are non existent in the OR. So, that statement means something if you think about it. And I would like to re iterate what was previously said: A bad outcome does NOT equal a bad surgeon,...
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    After removing the bullets from a gunshot wound in the OR, ....

    RNOTODAY replied to Melandru's topic in General Nursing

    This is a facility specific policy. Where I work, it needs to go directly to pathology from the
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    YNHH, is it union?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I start there next week, and can u believe I forgot to ask if it was unionized? so, does anybody know? Also, do people commute from RI, NY, etc to work
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    In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    RNOTODAY replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    No problem...It really does cover it all, doesnt
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    In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    RNOTODAY replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    Being responsible for things you have no control
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    under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    RNOTODAY replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    What business is it of yours what meds she is on? She was sleeping on the job, thats all you should be concerned about.
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    positive drug ua with perscription

    RNOTODAY replied to mdm106's topic in General Nursing

    I have a thread about this same thing. I have an RX for prn pain med, and a benzo. I know I will be in the clear when I show my prescription, but i was afraid the employer would refuse to hire me...
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    Ruined future career as a RN

    RNOTODAY replied to louise78's topic in Nursing Career

    Its not the end of the world.....it happens....and people get new positions....I thought I ruined my career early on, too....but I didnt, I am still employable as RN!!! Just get back on the horse,...
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    Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am more worried about having to put down the medications I am taking on the medical form I have to fill out for my employee physical. I know I will be in the clear for "passing"...just ....I...
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    Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Blueridge-- Should I bring my bottles to the employee physical? You can really lose your license for not admitting your on RX pain
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    Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    So, in essence, what should I do? Divulge the PRN meds, a benzo and a pain med, and risk not being hired? Or, omit them, not take them for a week, so they wont show up? I am really worried about not...
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    Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    thank you blueridge--- to be quite honest, i take a pain med prn for an issue, and quite frankly, it embarasses me, and dont want a future employer to know...*especially* because i have a...
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    Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm ....I thought so, actually. Thank you very much for all of your insight. Does anybody know how long such substances stay in your
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    I need advice from OR nurses

    RNOTODAY replied to shoegalRN's topic in Operating Room

    I graduated 6 years ago from nursing school. I , too, had the same dilemma....I knew I was never going to work on a floor....ever...but was worried that I needed that magical one year of med surg. So,...
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    How lengthy is your commute?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    How far do you travel for work? I accepted a position in another state, its 100miles one way...3 days per week...Am I crazy??? lol Salary, opportunity and benefits far outweigh what I can get...
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    A prime lawsuit

    RNOTODAY replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo.........that statement says volumes about our
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    Favorite specialty and why?

    RNOTODAY replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    I am new to the OR- just 1 year of experience--but I have to say I like all areas, but I am most fond of any cases that give me enough time to do my charting---for instance, put me in the tonsil room...
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    Pay for carring the beeper

    RNOTODAY replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Operating Room

    Area: east coast hospital: level 1 trauma, university teaching hospital Number of OR's: 29 Per hour for on call: $6 nothing extra for
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    Bummed Out- Leaving OR

    RNOTODAY replied to Joe Nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Three months orientation for a new nurse to the OR is *nothing*And on top of that you went in as a new grad? Of course you are still bumbling around!!!! At 3 months I was still perfecting my package...
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    EMAIL thank you letter after job interview?

    RNOTODAY replied to newmomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think today, in the electronic/digital age, its perfectly acceptable. Most hospitala now only let you apply online...so if its good for us, why not for
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    New spin on an old question

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    OK, I know this has been asked a million times on allnurses re: being a nurse, but.... Do you need to have a clean criminal record to become a surgical tech? I have a niece who would be interested,...
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    New spin on an old question

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the info, guys....I should have thought of that (the hospitals doing the background checks)...But I was thinking in terms of
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    Going back to the OR

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've just accepted a position at a largelevel 1 teaching hospital in the OR. I have 1 yr OR experience in a level 1 teaching hospital, but, granted, it was my first year, and much of that year was on...
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    Going back to the OR

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    thanks, Issey,ewatts.... Yup, I pretty much did everything at the other place, but thats my issue...I seem to know maybe a little about alot of areas? I dunno...Im just fretting...and I remember where...
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    Learning the Surgical Instruments

    RNOTODAY replied to sandiegojames's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, thanks for sharing!!! That is a great visual, better than any book I have