Snowshooz

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1. If we had a conservative nurses forum

   Snowshooz replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Live Free or Die

2. Are you a new informatics nurse?

   Snowshooz replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Hi [COLOR=#003366]Sys1234 ! I am a new informatics nurse :) I recieved my MSN /Informatics degree August 2012 and landed my first Purely informatics job a few weeks ago. I would love to network...

3. NSQIP Surgical Clinical Reviewer, salary

   Snowshooz posted a topic in Quality Improvement

   Hi Everyone, I've been an OR nurse for 30 years and just recently applied for a NEW postion in our hospital NSQIP Surgical Clinical reviewer. I am so excited because I have a computer science...

4. Nursing and Astrological Sign

   Snowshooz replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

   longtime or nurse and proud aries here !

5. Pay for carring the beeper

   Snowshooz replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Operating Room

   Northeast 9 ORs $3 Time and a half regular time if called back....2 hr minimum We get specialty Diff (if you are a service coordinator) and also CNOR

6. Some advice

   Snowshooz replied to shodobe's topic in Nursing Informatics

   hi shodobe, hey! you and i are in the same boat! :) i am an or nurse for 30 years too...i am a diploma graduate and also went back for my associates a few years ago in computer science. so now, as i...

7. Salary Differential for Speciality Units

   Snowshooz replied to roady's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Roady Yes, a few years ago when we were short staff, our hospital gave everyone in the OR (RNs & Techs) , $1.00 /hour extra just for working in the OR.

8. da vinci robot poll

   Snowshooz replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

   Yes we do...use it mostly for GYN cases so

9. Does a travel position like THIS exist??

   Snowshooz posted a topic in Travel

   hi all, i'm an or nurse 25+ years. as i look forward to retirement in another 10 years or so, i've often thought of traveling. my question is >> can one work part time as a traveler?? if so,...

10. computerized charting in the O.R.

    Snowshooz replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    we use orsos ( mckesson) its a piece of crap... very cumbersome program and definately not user

11. Those cool scrub caps...

    Snowshooz replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    uuuuuuuuuuuuuhh....obviously one would not choose to wear a skull and crossbones or cap! *l* there are many other nice ones to choose from...just thought i'd offer a fun website...

12. Those cool scrub caps...

    Snowshooz replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    yes...we wear all kinds of caps at our hospital.. just as long as it covers your hair adequately. its good to show some individuality! here's a cool website..i've bought several caps from them and...

13. Any good advice for a circulator orientee?!

    Snowshooz replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations on your new career and Welcome to the OR! Speaking from the standpoint of 20+ years of working the in the OR..There's no other place in nursing quite like it! I can honestly say I...

14. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    Snowshooz replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a Diploma graduate from the 70's Our program prepared us for literally ANYTHING! We had 3 month rotations , clinical everyday in OR, OB, Med Surg/ICU (6mos med surg) Psych/Community etc...

15. new CNOR

    Snowshooz replied to MoosePond's topic in Operating Room

    MoosePond, The hospital where I work pays $1.00/hour for Cert Diff. Every little bit adds up...Good Luck!