RNOTODAY BSN, RN

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    Can ppl read their own PPD?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what if we are not even talking about health professionals...just lay people reading their
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    Yale New Haven

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have an interview next week at Yale New Haven Hospital. Does anybody have any opinions on whether it is a good place to work? Also, if anybody is from the area, is there a train stop nearby? I would...
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    Should I call, or not?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    I interviewed at an OR last thursday.I guess it went well, I have 1 year experience in an OR. The HR recruiter did tell me it would be about 2 weeks til I heard a decision, before I even met the...
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    Should I call, or not?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks so much for your reply, Shari....should I just send an email now, or is it too late? I figure better late than never,
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    Whats a "shadow" day like?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have an interview at a hospital tomorrow..HR interview, interview with the managers..and I will be "shadowing" in the OR. What does this mean? I will be following a nurse around during a case? Will...
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    How do I write a letter of reference?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been asked to write a letter of reference for a former co worker. I have never done this before....aside from the obvious, what should be put in it? How long have I known the person, how did I...
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    Whats a "shadow" day like?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks everyone, I think the interview went ok....they asked me a bunch of OR related questions, and I got the answers correct.... However, the interview process was a little bit unorganized....people...
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    Yale New Haven

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Also, if the minimum starting wage is 26.05 /hr, how much do you think someone with 5 yrs experience would
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    NICU career advice......

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Raindreamer.... that was what I meant, meaning did I have at least a shot at getting hired due to the fact they hire with no experience, and I at least had some....I would fully expect, and want , to...
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    NICU career advice......

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had initially went to the NICU after graduating from nursing school. I completed orientation , 9 months, on my own for 2 months,then had to leave. I again obtained a position in another level 3...
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    Great license plate...

    RNOTODAY replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    Lub Dub from guess what? a
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    What do you think about this? Tips please

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks everyone for your replies thus far..... Feeling a lil bit nervous about this. I guess I dont want to give them the impression that I am "unhealthy", you
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    What do you think about this? Tips please

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    I worked in a level 1 hospital in the OR for a year. I did take a few weeks off for an illness during that year. Basically that year was all spent on orientation to all the specialties. I was "on my...
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    As on O.R. nurse, how often do you start IV's?

    RNOTODAY replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Where I used to work, the OR nurse generally never did......The IV's were always started by anesthesia in holding. However, when I was assigned to peds, I used to start them alot for the anest docs...
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    What do you think about this? Tips please

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    *Bump* looking for
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    License risk in the OR

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am interested in hearing answers from fellow OR nurses.... You know how in other areas of nursing how sometimes your license can be at risk for doing or not doing one thing or the other? Well in...
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    Stupid question....

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in Operating Room

    OK, where I learned to be a OR nurse, the circs didnt prep, the residents did.. so... you kow how you are supposed to avoid pooling of the solution? How am I supposed to avoid that? What if there is...
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    inner ear exam by RN?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does examining the inner ear with an otoscope falll within a nurses practice? (RN) I dont ever recall learning that skill. We do that alot at my job... residential facility for kids with...
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    I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    RNOTODAY replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    being a
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    Insurance

    RNOTODAY replied to jcicelyj's topic in General Nursing

    ***obviously***** ummm I think the op is trying to get a "ballpark" figure??? (or, a survey of how much it does vary, perhaps?) I pay $90 per month, family BCBS , dental, and vision, large
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    Wacko RN - Write Up vs. Direct Report

    RNOTODAY replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, she's deffinitely not safe.......If one of her actions in a code is to EXtubate a patient, and not protect the tube at all costs, then something is awry... to say the least...Just curious, does...
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    What would you do?

    RNOTODAY replied to jordydan7295's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I would have realized that what I really wanted to do was to become a doctor. I thought being a nurse would be enough of "in the medical field"that I thought I wanted. I soon realized my...
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    What do you think about this situation?

    RNOTODAY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was at a particular job for a year. I had some medical problems, had to go on leave. Went back,a few months later went on another leave due to medical probs, so I told her I wasnt able to "continue...
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    What do you think about this situation?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... just needed a little reassurance..... as always, I got it here, thank you!!!! I will let you gus know how I made
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    What do you think about this situation?

    RNOTODAY replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I do have her email, should I send one mentioning my intentions? Thats what I was thinking of doing....... Trudy, nope, I need the